RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2024 SALINAS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AS A STRATEGIC PLANNING DOCUMENT WHEREAS, at its June 14, 2022, meeting the City Council approved a Resolution to authorize the Public Works Director to execute all Restricted Grant Agreements and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation for the City of Salinas Active Transportation Plan: Outreach and Implementation; and WHEREAS, at its meeting on December 6, 2022 and on May 16, 2023 the City Council approved an agreement with Ecology Action and Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc., respectively, to develop the Active Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the vision of the 2024 Salinas Active Transportation Plan is to create an accessible, high-quality network of walking and biking routes that connect all neighborhoods within the city, and the 2024 Salinas Active Transportation Plan identifies transportation needs and prioritizes projects that will make walking and biking reliable, comfortable, convenient, and more connected for all users.
WHEREAS, the Traffic and Transportation Commission was presented the Draft 2024 Salinas Active Transportation Plan at its meeting of August 8, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Traffic and Transportation Commission voted (4-2) to recommend the City Council approve a Resolution adopting the 2024 Salinas Active Transportation Plan; 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 approve a Resolution adopting the 2024 Active Transportation Plan as a strategic planning document.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of September 2024, 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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