2002-29 RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
NOMINATION OF PROJECT FOR FUNDING FROM THE 2002-
2003 BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the State of California, Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) Program
provides for the disbursement of funds from the State Transportation Funds for use by eligible
claimants for the purpose of bicycle projects; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation has.requested the submission of
application from eligible cities and counties for the 2002/2003 fiscal years; and
WHEREAS,Caltrans expects to fund$7.2 million worth of projects under this program,for
this year; and
WHEREAS,the San Bernardino Association of Government(SANBAG);has an approved
Regional Bike Plan that includes the City of Grand Terrace; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace Bicycle Transportation Plan has been prepared
' according to Section 892.1 of the CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAY CODE; and is
consistent with SANBAG Regional Bike Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace has received SANBAG conformity support for the
City's Bikeway Transportation Plan from the San Bernardino Association of Governments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace Bicycle Transportation Plan has been approved by
the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace possesses the legal authority to
nominate, finance, acquire, and construct projects that are eligible for funding under the BTA
program; and
WHEREAS, said applications are exempt from the provisions of CEQA;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace
that:
1. City adopts the SANBAG Regional Bicycle Plan and the City Bicycle Transportation Plan
as the authorized Transportation Plan for the City of Grand Terrace.
2. City Staff is authorized to nominate to Caltrans for funding under the BTA program:
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a. Construction of bike lanes on both sides of Barton Road from Mt. Vernon Avenue
to Michigan Avenue, as a Class II bikeway.
b. Construction of bike lanes on westerly side of Michigan Avenue, southland from
Barton Road to Main Street as a Class II Facility.
C. Construct bike lanes on both sides of Canal Street from Barton Road to Newport
Avenue as a Class II Facility.
d. Construct bike lanes on both sides of Newport Avenue from Canal Street to Grand
Terrace Road as a Class II Facility.
3. City Staff is authorized to provide requisite local match, co-funding; the exact amount of
which will be approved at a later date.
4. City Manager, Thomas Schwab, or designee, is authorized, as the official representative of
the City of Grand Terrace to act in connection with the nomination and to provide such
additional information as may be required.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of November, 2002.
Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Graffd Terrace
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I, BRENDA STANFILL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2002-29 was introduced and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of
the City of Grand Terrace held on the 13"day of November, 2002,by the following vote:
AYES: 6ouncilmembers Hilkey, Ferre', and Larkin; Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
and Mayor Buchanan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk-
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney