RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $330,000.00 AND USE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUND BALANCE FOR GARNER AVENUE AT PACIFIC AVENUE/ACOSTA PLAZA INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City received a request to evaluate the intersection of Garner Avenue at Pacific Avenue/Acosta Plaza; and WHEREAS, staff conducted a traffic analysis and determined that there is sufficient crossing demand to warrant the installation of a marked crosswalk; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the recommendations from Salinas Safe Routes to Schools Plan adopted by City Council in 2022, staff developed a conceptual design to improve the intersection including considerations of ADA curb ramps, bus stops, and intersection control; and WHEREAS, staff is requesting City Council appropriate funds to design and construct the conceptual ultimate improvements at Garner Avenue at Pacific Avenue/Acosta Plaza; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council hereby approves a Resolution authorizing a Garner Avenue at Pacific Avenue/Acosta Plaza Intersection Improvements project as part of the Salinas Recovery Plan under the American Rescue Plan Act.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of April 2023, 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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