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RESOLUTION 2023-###
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ADOPTING
THE CITY OF SAN PABLO CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE MOBILITY HUB PLAN
WHEREAS, in 2016 the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) set aside $27.2 million in Measure J Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) Program funds to support mixed-use, walkable and transit -accessible development, as well as projects that encourage walking and bicycling;
WHEREAS, in June 2017, the City was awarded Measure J Transportation for Livable Communities funds to develop the Contra Costa College Transit Village Master Plan, now known as the Contra Costa College (CCC) Mobility Hub Plan, in the amount of $200,000, with a required match of $25,000 in City funds;
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2019, the City Council accepted and appropriated TLC Program funds and the required City match through Resolution 2019-158;
WHEREAS, the City issued a Requ est for Proposals (RFP) for professional consultant services for the CCC Mobility Hub Plan on March 24, 2022;
WHEREAS, the San Pablo City Council authorized the City Manager or designee through Resolution 2022- 104 to enter into an agreement with Kimley -Horn for design services for the CCC Mobility Hub Plan in an amount not to exceed $200,000;
WHEREAS, the goal of the CCC Mobility Hub Plan is to support active transportation and shared mobility and to facilitate future transit -oriented development around CCC, including the design of a mobility hub in the vicinity of the Contra Costa College campus and the College Center shopping plaza;
WHEREAS, the CCC Mobility Hub Plan process included an existing conditions analysis, followed by an initial round of public outreach, development of a network concept, additional public outreach, development of a streetscape access and improvement plan, and preparation of the final draft plan document;
WHEREAS, the CCC Mobility Hub Plan identifies 57 individual improvements to create a well-connected and comfortable circulation network within the mobility hub area; with the recommended improvements grouped geographically and by enhancement type to allow for a phased implementation that can be advanced independently of each other depending on available funds and capacity;
WHEREAS, the proposed CCC Mobility Hub Plan is consistent with the City of San Pablo General Plan 2030 land use, growth management, and circulation policies related to creating a safe, walkable and attractive urban environment, providing adequate infrastructure and facilities to s erve the population, and providing new and improved pedestrian, bicycle, parking and transit facilities;
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WHEREAS, a draft of the CCC Mobility Hub Plan has been made available and posted online at https://www.sanpabloca.gov/2809/CCC-Mobility-Hub-Plan;
WHEREAS, approval of the CCC Mobility Hub Plan has been determined to be statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the provisions of Senate Bill 288 which created a new exemption from environmental review in Public Resources Code Sections 21080.20 and 21080.25 for plans for pedestrian and bicycle facilities and projects that improve customer information and wayfinding for transit riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians. In addition, the projects described in the CCC Mobility Hub Plan are also Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 “Existing Facilities, Class 1” of the CEQA Guidelines, in that they consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use;
WHEREAS, on October 17, 20 23, the City Council Housing, Economic Development and Project Management Standing Committee reviewed the proposed CCC Mobility Hub Plan and recommended approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the San Pablo Planning Commission held a public hearing, reviewed the proposed CCC Mobility Hub Plan, and through Resolution PC23-12 recommended approval by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Pablo City Co uncil adopts the City of San Pablo Contra Costa College Mobility Hub Plan, which is attached and incorporated as Exhibit 1; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing recitations are true and correct, and are included herein by reference as findings.
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ADOPTED this 20
th day of November, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_______________________________ _______________________________ Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk Abel Pineda, Mayor
Exhibit 1: City of San Pablo Contra Costa College Mobility Hub Plan