HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 106-2024 RESOLUTION NO. 106-2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE BURLINGAME STATION BICYCLE
FACILITY AND TRANSIT ACCESS PROJECT AND SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR CYCLE 7
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROGRAM FUNDING
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) issued a Call for
Projects for the Measure A & W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program on June 10, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame (Sponsor) has identified the intersection of California
Drive and North Lane as a high activity bicycle access between the Burlingame Caltrain Station
and the nearby Burlingame Community Center, schools, parks, and neighborhood communities;
and
WHEREAS, the intersection is located adjacent to the west access of the Burlingame
Caltrain Station and within 100 feet of a railroad crossing; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor has proposed the Burlingame Station Bicycle Facility and Transit
Access Project (Project) to enhance bicyclist accessibility, increase awareness and visibility of
bicyclists and pedestrians, slow vehicular speeds at intersections, shorten pedestrian crossing
distances, and promote a safe environment for all users; and
WHEREAS, it will cost $825,000 to implement the Project scope; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor seeks $660,000 for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the TA requires a governing board resolution from the Sponsor for the
following items:
1. Supporting the Project and application for $660,000 in TA Pedestrian and Bicycle
Program Funds for Project.
2. Committing the Sponsor to the completion of the Project, including the commitment
of matching funds in the amount of $165,000 needed for implementation.
3. Certifying that any funds awarded by the San Mateo County Transportation
Authority will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities and will
not replace existing funds or resources.
4. Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to sign a funding agreement with
the TA, if funds are awarded, for TA pedestrian and bicycle program funding for
the Project and to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Burlingame:
1. Directs staff to submit an application for TA Measure A and W Pedestrian and
Bicycle Program Funds for $660,000 for the Burlingame Station Bicycle Facility
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and Transit Access Project.
2. Authorizes the City Manager or her designee, to execute a funding agreement with
the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to encumber any TA Pedestrian
and Bicycle Program Funds awarded.
3. Commits to the completion of the Project, including the commitment of $165,000
of matching funds needed for implementation, if awarded the requested TA funds.
4. Certifies that any funds awarded by the San Mateo County Transportation
Authority will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities and will
not replace existing funds or resources.
5. Take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.
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Donna Colson, Mayor
I, Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 3rd
day of September, 2024, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BROWNRIGG, COLSON, LEE, PAPPAJOHN, STEVENSON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk
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