1 CITY OF SAN MATEO
RESOLUTION NO. __ (2025)
SUPPORTING THE FASHION ISLAND BOULEVARD AND 19TH AVENUE MULTIMODAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY’S 2025 MEASURE A AND MEASURE W HIGHWAY PROGRAM CALL FOR
PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of San Mateo (Sponsor) has identified 19th Avenue/Fashion Island Boulevard as a critical arterial road connecting central and eastern San Mateo, and the need to address the increased traffic and safety concerns for pedestrians and bicyclists and motorists; and WHEREAS, the Sponsor has developed the 19th Avenue and Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project (Project) to improve traffic operations and safety for residents, workers, and visitors in the city; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the Project’s construction will cost approximately $25,850,000, and the construction phase is currently partially funded through existing grant and local funds; and WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) issued a Call for Projects for the 2025 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program on July 11, 2025, and WHEREAS, the City of San Mateo is seeking $16,357,217 for the Project’s construction phase from this current Call for Projects; and
WHEREAS, the TA requires the Sponsor's governing board to adopt a Resolution:
1. Supporting the Project and application for $16,357,217 in TA Measures A and W Highway Program funds for the Project;
2. Committing the Sponsor to begin work within one year of an award and to the completion of the requested scope of work for the Project, including the commitment of matching funds in the amount of $2,742,784 needed for implementation;
3. Certifying that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
4. If funds are awarded, authorizing the Sponsor's City Manager or designee, to sign a supplemental agreement and any amendments of the TA’s Primary Grant Agreement with the TA for TA Measures A and W Highway Program funding for the Project and to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this Resolution and execute applicable amendments. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA HEREBY FINDS AND RESOLVES that:
1. Finds that adoption of this Resolution is not a project subject to CEQA, because it consists of a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
2. Directs staff to submit an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measures A and W Highway Program funds for $16,357,217 for the 19th Avenue/Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project.
3. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute a sign a supplemental agreement and any amendments of the TA’s Primary Grant Agreement with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to encumber TA Measures A and W Highway Program funds.
4. Commits to completing the Project, including contributing $2,742,784 of matching funds needed for the requested Project’s scope of work implementation, if the requested TA funds are awarded.
5. Certifies that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources.
6. Authorizes the City Manager , or designee, to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this Resolution and execute applicable amendments.