RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA MONROE STREET BIKEWAY PLANNING STUDY AND APPROVING A ROADWAY CONCEPT WHEREAS in 2021, the City received a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Measure B grant totaling $140,000 to prepare the Monroe Street Bikeway Planning Study (“Study”); WHEREAS, in December 2022, the City Council approved retaining Alta Planning & Design to assist with development of the Study; WHEREAS, the development of the Study was a collaborative effort involving the public, various stakeholders, the Santa Clara Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the Santa Clara Senior Advisory Commission, the Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Santa Clara Youth Commission; WHEREAS, the Study identifies concepts for infrastructure improvements designed to encourage bicycling and walking as a safe and healthy alternative to the motor vehicle; WHEREAS, the City conducted significant community outreach to understand the issues and obtain feedback on concept alternatives, and this outreach consisted of five community meetings, six pop-up events, one City Council study session, City Council briefings, three online surveys, social media, street signs posted along the corridor, mailed notices, a project website, a project email address, a project phone number, and City website; WHEREAS, the Study is consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Santa Clara Complete Streets Policy, Bicycle Plan Update 2018, and the mobility and transportation element of the 2010-2035 General Plan; WHEREAS, at its June 17, 2024 meeting, the Santa Clara Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee recommended City Council approve the Study; and, WHEREAS, the adoption of the Plan is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Sections 15378(a) and 15301(c) of the California Code of Regulations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Santa Clara hereby accepts the Monroe Street Bikeway Planning Study as attached and referenced herein.
2. The City of Santa Clara hereby approves the roadway concept entitled “Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes, Center Turn Lane, Parking on Both Sides” as the preferred alternative.
3. Direct City staff to take appropriate actions to implement the preferred roadway option.
4. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE ___ DAY OF _________, 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
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ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
ATTEST: ______________________________
Nora Pimentel, MMC
Assistant City Clerk
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments incorporated by reference:
1. Monroe Street Bikeway Planning Study
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