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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
AUGUST 18, 2008
TITLE:
APPROVED
RESOLUTION FOR SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATIONS
D As Recommended
D As Amended
D Ordinance on 151 Reading
D Ordinance on 2nd Reading
D Implementing Resolution
D Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution supporting state funding of four projects in the City
and authorize the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit
proj ects for funding consideration under California's Safe Routes to
School Program.
DISCUSSION
The State of California Department of Transportation has issued a call
for proj ects for the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS). This is a
federally funded program, which provides construction funds for projects
to improve school pedestrian safety such as traffic signals, school
signage, driver feedback signs, and in-pavement lighted crosswalks.
Staff is requesting authorization to submit four projects for SRTS
funding for fiscal year 2008/2009 (Exhibit 1). Given the need for these
improvements, staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution
supporting State funding of these projects and authorize the Executive
Director of the Public Works Agency to submit the designated projects for
funding consideration under the Safe Routes to School Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Environmental reviews will be conducted for those projects that receive
funding and will be presented to the City Council when the construction
contract (s) is awarded. These types of proj ects typically qualify for
Categorical Exemptions.
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Resolution for Safe Routes to School
Grant Applications
August 18, 2008
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Safe Routes to School Program is federally funded, no matching funds
from the City are required.
James G.
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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~rancisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance and Management Svc. Agency
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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR GRANT APPLICATION
FY 2008-09
Location Improvement Related School Cost
McFadden at Pacific, New Traffic Signal, Driver King Elementary $908,786
Bristol, Tolliver Feedback Signs, Wheelchair
Ramps
Fairhaven at Old Grand, New Traffic Signal, Driver Fairhaven Elementary $769,043
Old Grand, Clemensen Feedback Signs, Wheelchair
Ramps
Raitt at Adams, Raitt New Traffic Signal, Driver Jefferson Elementary $665,934
Feedback Signs, Wheelchair
Ramps :
4 Elementary School New Wheelchair Ramps and Carver. Washington, $941,875 I
Locations Misc. Sidewalk Repair Lincoln, and Lowell
il-----_ Elementary
:1 Total $3,285,638
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EXHIBIT 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA SUPPORTING STATE FUNDING OF FOUR
PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO
SUBMIT THE PROJECTS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
STATE'S SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
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. In 1999 the State of California enacted into Law California Streets and
Highways Code 92333.5, which calls for Caltrans to establish and administer a "Safe
Routes to School" construction program ("Program") and to use federal transportation
funds for the construction and improvement of school pedestrian safety.
B. The Program mandates that Caltrans shall make grants available to local
governmental agencies under the Program based on the results of a statewide
competition.
C. Projects eligible for funding include construction funds for projects to improve
school pedestrian safety such as traffic signals, school signage, driver feedback signs,
in-pavement lighted crosswalks, and traffic calming projects.
D. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana possesses the legal authority to
nominate, finance, acquire, and construct projects that are eligible for funding under the
Program.
E. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana supports efforts to improve
pedestrian safety in the City of Santa Ana.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana supports State funding of
projects in the City of Santa Ana under California's Safe Routes to School Program, and
authorizes the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency, or his/her designee, to
execute in the name of the City of Santa Ana all necessary applications and documents
required to be submitted to Caltrans for the four projects identified in Exhibit 1 for
funding under California's Safe Routes to School Program.
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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
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this
day of
,2008.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By:
Lisa E. Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2008- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council
of the City of Santa Ana on
Date:
Clerk of Council
City of Santa Ana
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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR GRANT APPLICATION
FY 2008-09
Location Improvement Related School Cost
McFadden at Pacific, New Traffic Signal, Driver King Elementary $908,786
Bristol, Tolliver Feedback Signs, Wheelchair
Ramps
Fairhaven at Old Grand, New Traffic Signal, Driver Fairhaven Elementary $769,043
Old Grand, Clemensen Feedback Signs, Wheelchair
Ramps
Raitt at Adams, Raitt New Traffic Signal, Driver Jefferson Elementary $665,934
Feedback Signs, Wheelchair
Ramps
4 Elementary School New Wheelchair Ramps and Carver, Washington, $941,875
Locations Misc. Sidewalk Repair Lincoln, and Lowell
Elementary
Total $3,285,638
EXHIBIT 1
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