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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-006 - Approving the Central Santa Ana Complete Streets Planjmf 1/16/19 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CENTRAL SANTA ANA COMPLETE STREETS PLAN BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The term "Complete Streets" describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design that allows safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, users and operators of public transit, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, seniors, children, motorists, users of green modes, and movers of commercial goods. B. The Santa Ana City Council recognizes that the planning and coordinated development of Complete Streets infrastructure provides benefits for local governments in the areas of infrastructure cost savings, public health, and environmental sustainability. C. The City Council also acknowledges the benefits and value forthe public health and welfare of reducing vehicle miles traveled and increasing transportation by walking, bicycling, and public transportation. D. On March 3, 2015, the City Council recognized an Active Transportation Program grant from the California Transportation Commission for the development of a Complete Streets Plan in Central Santa Ana. The Plan was completed, with the assistance of community outreach, in November 2018. E. A balanced transportation system that includes Complete Streets is conducive to streets that are lively with people walking and bicycling to everyday destinations, such as schools, shops, restaurants, businesses, parks, transit, and jobs, which in turn enhances neighborhood economic vitality and livability. F. Numerous California counties, cities, and agencies have adopted Complete Streets plans, policies, and legislation in order to further the health, safety, welfare, economic vitality, and environmental well-being of their communities. G. The Central Santa Ana Complete Streets Plan includes cost estimates for each project corridor to aid the City in pursuing future grant funding opportunities and to facilitate implementation of safety features. Resolution No. 2016-006 Page 1 of 4 H. Following approval of the Central Santa Ana Complete Streets Plan by the City Council, City staff will work with the appropriate City agencies to implement the recommendations outlined in the Complete Streets Plan. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves the Central Santa Ana Complete Streets Plan, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A and will be on file at the offices of the Public Works Agency of the City for public inspection. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 2019. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Joe M. Funk Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers Iglesias Penaloza Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (6) NOES: Councilmembers None (0) ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None (0) NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Reyna (1) Resolution No. 2016-006 Page 2 of 4 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Norma Mitre, Acting Clerk of the Council, do hereby certify the attached Resolution No. 2019- 006 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on February 5, 2019. Date: Norma Mitre Acting Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2016-006 Page 3 of 4 CENTRAL SANTA ANA COMPLETE STREETS PLAN TOP 11 PRIORITY PROJECTS MAP .—. Tw na m m sa'". a .E ,kmd E. hrt Exhibit A Resolution No. 2016-006 Page 4 of 4 I� \