RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
ACCEPTING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT
FUNDING AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $442,650 AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ROSE BOWL AREA & BROOKSIDE
PARK MULTIMODAL CONNECTIVITY PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Pasadena is eligible to receive federal and/or state funding for certain transportation planning related plans through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and
WHEREAS, Caltrans released the FY2025-2026 Grant Application Guide and Call for Applications in October 2024, for the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program (STPG) announcing the availability of approximately $29.5 million in funds with up to $700,000 available per applicant; and
WHEREAS, the objective of the Caltrans STPG is to fund local and regional multimodal transportation and land use planning projects that further the region's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Sustainable Communities Strategy/Alternative Planning Strategies (SCS/APS), contribute to the State's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction target, and assist in achieving the Caltrans Missions and Grant Program Objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Rose Bowl Area & Brookside Park Multimodal Connectivity Plan will create a comprehensive strategy to enhance transit, walking, biking, and vehicle access to the Rose Bowl and Brookside Park area for events and day-to-day community use;and
WHEREAS, the City Department of Transportation submitted an application and on July 1, 2025 was awarded $442,650 in grant funding through the Caltrans STPG Program for the Rose Bowl Area & Brookside Park Multimodal Connectivity Plan, which is aligned with the goals of the RTP, SCS/APS, contributes to the State's GHG reduction target, and assists in achieving the Caltrans Mission and Grant Program Objectives; and
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WHEREAS, a Restricted Grant Agreement with Caltrans must be executed before such funds can be reimbursed through the STPG Program; and WHEREAS, the STPG Program supports the City's goals of being a more livable and economically strong city where people can circulate without cars by encouraging walking, biking, transit, and other alternatives to cars; and to improve, maintain, and enhance public facilities and infrastructure; and improve mobility and accessibility in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council hereby acknowledges the submission to the California Department of Transportation of an application for the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program issued on October 24, 2024, for funds towards the Rose Bowl Area & Brookside Park Multimodal Connectivity Plan.
2. The City, as grant recipient, hereby agrees to use the STPG awarded funds in the manner presented in the application approved by Caltrans, and in accordance with all program requirements, and acknowledges that it may be required to execute all other instruments necessary or required by Caltrans.
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3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager or their designee, or the Director of Finance or their designee, to execute all Restricted Grant Agreements and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation, on behalf of the City of Pasadena. This authorization includes taking any actions necessary to obtain federal or state financial assistance provided by the California Department of Transportation through the Transportation Planning Grant Program for the Rose Bowl Area & Brookside Park Multimodal Connectivity Plan.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Adopted at themeeting of the City Council on theday of
.12025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved as to form:
ArTtej/3a\|\/I.^fsick
Assistant City Attorney
Mark Jomsky
City Clerk
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