RESOLUTION R2022-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, authorizing the City Manager OR DESIGNEE to execute Measure K Cooperative Agreement with SJCOG for the SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (C-22-034) WHEREAS, the proposed Safe Route to School Pedestrian Safety Improvement project (Project) sites are located in close proximity to four (4) elementary and two (2) high schools and these schools have a combined enrollment of approximately 6,050 students; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that over 150 students reside along the routes proposed for pedestrian/bicyclist safety improvements; and WHEREAS, the existing land uses surrounding the school sites consist primarily of single-family residential uses, although certain schools are located in close proximity to neighborhood commercial uses; and WHEREAS, non-motorized access to the school sites is primarily via residential streets, with the City's Tidewater Bikeway being located near the south side of Manteca High School; and WHEREAS, said Project offers direct connectivity to Manteca Transit Center and to the high school site and includes the installation and/or replacement of sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb ramps to meet ADA compliance, mid-block crossings with refuge islands, crosswalk striping, Class II buffered bike lanes, and downward ramps and gates; and WHEREAS, the Project will increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, improve air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas production; and WHEREAS, in an effort to implement construction of the proposed Project, the Engineering staff applied for various Active Transportation Program (ATP) and Measure K grants in 2020; and WHEREAS, $1,500,000.00 in Measure K funding was awarded to the City of Manteca for said Project as part of the Measure K Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Route to School, and Smart Growth Incentive Program; and WHEREAS, as part of the approval process for Measure K funding, SJCOG requires the City Council to authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the cooperative agreement and other documents for funding; and WHEREAS, authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign these documents will ensure said Project meets the required timeline for funding; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Manteca, as follows:
The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct, and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
The City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute Measure K Cooperative Agreement (C-22-034) and all necessary documents with SJCOG for the Safe Route to School Pedestrian Safety Improvement project.
Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to account number 440.40.70.015-4400.22 (Intergovernmental Revenues Measure K Bike & Pedestrian).
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Manteca at a public meeting of said City Council held on the 15th day of February, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR: __________________________
BENJAMIN J. CANTU
Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
City Clerk
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