HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2019-190RESOLUTION NO. 2019-190
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CHULA VISTA
NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2019, Caltrans released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Grant
Application Guide and call-for-applications for the traditional State and federal funding, as well
as grant funding from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair & Accountability Act of 2017; and
WHEREAS, $29.5 million is available for Sustainable Communities Grants to encourage
local and regional planning that furthers state goals, including, but not limited to, the goals and
best practices cited in the Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines adopted by the California
Transportation Commission; and
WHEREAS, successful projects will also contribute to the State’s Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) reduction targets, employ the goals and best practices cited in the 2017 Regional
Transportation Plan Guidelines, and address the needs of disadvantaged communities; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of this resolution Chula Vista will apply for a Sustainable
Communities Grant for the Chula Vista Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Transportation
Plan; and
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) are an emerging clean technology:
small, electric battery-powered zero-emission passenger vehicles that carry a load of up to 3,000
lbs. and travel up to 45 mph. The City of Chula Vista will work to develop and deliver a citywide
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the plan will help meet GHG reduction targets and address the region’s
increasing traffic congestion in conjunction with previously implemented transportation and
planning projects including the Smart Cities Strategic Action Plan, Global Climate Action/Clean
Energy, and Climate Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the passage of Senate Bill 1151 authorized “any city in the county to
establish a NEV transportation plan” and created an opportunity for the expansion and
development of the City’s nascent NEV infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1151 bill includes language that requires cities within San Diego
County that are adopting NEV plans to “consult with SANDAG, the Department of
Transportation, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, and any applicable local law
enforcement agency in preparing a specified report to the Legislature”, and Chula Vista has
consulted with SANDAG and Caltrans on this grant; and
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WHEREAS, a citywide NEV Transportation Plan will leverage existing and planned
infrastructure and facilities among NEVs, bikes, scooters, and pedestrians, thereby supporting
the Mobility Hub concept and will determine the feasibility of shared low-speed pathways that
provide safe and low/no emission travel options for travelers of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, the City is eligible to receive Federal and/or State funding for certain
transportation planning related plans, through the California Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, a Restricted Grant Agreement is needed to be executed with the California
Department of Transportation before such funds can be claimed through the Transportation
Grant Programs; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to delegate authority to execute these agreements and any
amendments to the City Manager or designee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it authorizes the submittal of an application for the California Department of Transportation
Sustainable Communities Grant Program, and authorizes the Director of Engineering and Capital
Projects or designee to execute agreements and amendments with the California Department of
Transportation for the Chula Vista Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Transportation Plan.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
William S. Valle Glen R. Googins
Director of Engineering & Capital Projects City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 1st day of October 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2019-190 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 1st day of October 2019.
Executed this 1st day of October 2019.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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