RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA STATE BEAUTIFICATION COOPERATIVE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SALINAS-ALISAL VIBRANCY NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT WHEREAS, in October 2021, the City Council appropriated approximately $3 million dollars in the FY 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Project (CIP 9246) Budget for immediate and short-term implementation activities of the Alisal Vibrancy Implementation Plan focused on the appearance, cleanliness and safety of the Alisal; and WHEREAS, Caltrans partnered with the City to apply for the Clean California State Beautification Program which improves the aesthetics of public spaces with transformative beautification projects along the state highway system; and WHEREAS, in the Spring 2022, the Alisal Vibrancy Neighborhood Beautification Project was awarded $1,870,000 to beautify three blighted undercrossing structures (underpasses) and the adjacent fencing and roadside landscape that are gateways to the Alisal; and WHEREAS, while a local match is not required, due to the continuing backlog in the supply chain, the increase in construction material prices, Caltrans has requested that the City contribute $100,000 to show the City’s commitment to the Project’s quality and completion; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans to outline the terms and conditions for the City’s contribution towards the construction of the Project; and WHEREAS, a Maintenance Agreement is required between the City and Caltrans to outline the City’s commitment to maintain certain Project components upon completion; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas wishes to delegate authorization to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto; and WHEREAS, the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Section 15301-Existing Facilities, Class 1) because the Project proposes improvements which will take place on public facilities throughout the life of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council approves and authorizes the following:
the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Agreement and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) authorizing the City’s contribution of $100,000 for the Clean California State Beautification Salinas-Alisal Vibrancy Neighborhood Beautification Project along highway 101, hereinafter “Project”, the payment of $100,000 from Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 9246, EDE Alisal Vibrancy Plan, to Caltrans towards the construction of the Project, and the Mayor to execute a Maintenance Agreement and any amendments thereto with Caltrans for the maintenance of the Project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of August 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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