HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 6836 2018-06-25' RESOLUTION 6836
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CYCLE 4 FOR
THE WESTMINSTER AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE GAP
CLOSURE AND OASIS STATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, California Transportation Commission announced a call for projects
for the Active Transportation Program Cycle 4, which is a competitive grant
opportunity for local agencies to submit projects designed to increase biking and
walking trips with an emphasis on increased mobility and safety for non -
motorized users; and
WHEREAS, the segment of Westminster Avenue between the west city limits
and Seal Beach Boulevard has existing on -street Class II bike lanes in both
directions; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Westminster Avenue Pedestrian/Bicycle Gap Closure
and Oasis Station Project would construct a linear landscaped area with a off-
street Class 1 bike path to create an attractive, inviting, and safe space for
pedestrians and bicyclists; and
' WHEREAS, the proposed off-street path project complements the City of Seal
Beach on -street bicycle lanes and the OCTA Regional Corridor plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager as the official
representative of the City of Seal Beach to apply for grant funds
under the Active Transportation Program (ATP) — Cycle 4 for the
Westminster Avenue Pedestrian/Bicycle Gap Closure and Oasis
Station Project.
Section 2. The City Council agrees to fund its share of the project costs and
any additional costs over the identified programmed amount.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a '
regular meeting held on the 2EP day of June 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Deaton, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Varipapa
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
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I, Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that '
the foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 6836 on file in the office
of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 25"' day of June 2018.
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
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