HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 011-2014RESOLUTION NO. 11-2014
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT
AND INCENTIVES PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND
SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006
(PROPOSITION 84)
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the
program shown above; and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Growth Council has been delegated the responsibility for the
administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the Strategic Growth Council require a resolution
certifying the approval of application by the applicant's governing board before submission of said
application to the State; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department, as applicant, intends to submit an
application for grant funds from the Sustainable Communities and Incentives Program to update the City
of Burlingame General Plan to include at a minimum an update to the Land Use and Circulation Element
to incorporate sustainable community strategies such as policies to encourage infill and compact
development in areas close to transit hubs and corridors, incorporating a Complete Streets policy into the
Circulation Element, and including the City's Climate Action Plan as a part of the General Plan policy
document; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to
carry out the development of the proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the update of the City's General Plan in order to become
a sustainable community; and
2. Certifies that applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application; and
3. Certifies that applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to develop the Proposal or will
secure the resources to do so; and
4. Certifies that the Proposal will comply with any applicable laws and regulations; and
5. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit
all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on,
which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s).
Michael Brow g, Mayor
I, Mary Ellen Kearney, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was introduced and adapted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 18th day of
February, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:BROWNRIGG,
DEAL, KEIGH,NAGEL,ORTIZ
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE A
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Mary
Clerk
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