RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA DE LA CRUZ BOULEVARD/COLEMAN AVENUE BIKEWAY PLANNING STUDY WHEREAS, in 2021, the City received a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Measure B grant totaling $140,000 to prepare the De La Cruz Boulevard/Coleman Avenue Bikeway Planning Study (“Study”); WHEREAS, in December 2022, the City Council approved retaining Kimley-Horn and Associates 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 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 three community meetings, four pop-up events, 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 acceptance 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. That the City of Santa Clara hereby accepts the De La Cruz Boulevard/Coleman Avenue Bikeway Planning Study as attached and referenced herein.
2. The City of Santa Clara hereby approves the Corridor Concept B as the preferred roadway concept option.
3. Directs 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:
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ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
ATTEST: ______________________________
Nora Pimentel, MMC
Assistant City Clerk
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments incorporated by reference:
1. De La Cruz Boulevard/Coleman Avenue Bikeway Planning Study Resolution/Accepting the City of Santa Clara De La Cruz Blvd./Coleman Ave. Bikeway Planning Study Page 1 of 2 Rev: 07/17/2024
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