RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA BENTON STREET BIKEWAY PLANNING STUDY WHEREAS, in December 2022, the City Council approved retaining Alta Planning & Design to assist with development of the Benton Street Bikeway Planning Study (“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 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.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City of Santa Clara hereby accepts the Benton 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, Parking on Both Sides” as the preferred alternative for the 60-foot-wide section of Benton Street.
3. 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 for the 64-foot-wide section of Benton Street.
4. The City of Santa Clara hereby approves the roadway concept entitled “Bicycle Boulevard with Speed Cushions, Parking on Both Sides” as the preferred alternative for the 38-foot-wide section of Benton Street.
5. Direct City staff to return to Council with appropriate actions to implement the preferred roadway design.
6. 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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ATTEST: ______________________________
Nora Pimentel, MMC
Assistant City Clerk
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments incorporated by reference:
1. Benton Street Bikeway Planning Study
Resolution/Accepting the City of Santa Clara Benton Street Bikeway Planning Study Page 1 of 2 Rev: 06/20/2024
Ordinance/*Insert brief description Page 1 of *
Rev: 03-09-10; Typed: *Insert date