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RESOLUTION 2006-363
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORlZING THE FILING OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS STATEWIDE
TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES GRANT PROGRAM FOR
FUNDS TO CONDUCT A TRANSIT SHUTTLE
FEASIBILITY STUDY; ~UTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
THE FUNDS IF GRANTED; AND CERTIFYING THE
COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS IN THE FORM OF
IN-KIND SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City's General Pl~ Update calls for an extensive transit network to play
a key role in meeting mobility needs over the next 30 years; and
WHEREAS, effective transportation planning should include major consideration for
public transit, pedestrians, and bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, a proposed study will consider the operation of a frequent "loop" shuttle bus
service in urbanized northwest Chula Vista, connecting residential and community areas with
local and regional transit services and future bus rapid transit services; and
WHEREAS, the estimated costs for the planning project can be met through a
combination of Caltrans grant funds admiriistered by the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG), and local matching funds; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City apply for a Caltrans Statewide Transit
Planning Studies grant; and
WHEREAS, grant requirements iaclude Council certification that matching funds are
available and committed for the project; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that
the project falls under the statutory exception for feasibility and planning studies in accordance
with Section 15262 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is
necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista
as follows:
1. That it authorizes the filing of a grant application to the Caltrans Statewide Transit
Planning Studies grant program for funds to conduct a transit shuttle feasibility study.
2. That it authorizes the acceptance of the funds if granted.
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3. That is certifies the commitment of matching funds through in-kind services.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Scott Tulloch
City Engineer
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista,
California, this 12th day of December 2006 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
McCann, Ramirez, and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
None
ABST AlN: Councilmembers:
Castaneda, Rindone
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Cheryl Cox, Mayo
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, Ci lerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2006-363 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 12th day of December 2006.
Executed this 12th day of December 2006.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, Ci lerk