HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 7949RESOLUTION NO. 7949
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO
ALTO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
TO THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY VALLEY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (VTA) FOR FUNDS FROM THE
TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR CLEAN AIR 4 0% PROGRAM
MANAGER FUND FOR THE PALO ALTO/STANFORD SHUTTLE
INTEGRATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD) is authorized to impose a surcharge on motor vehicle
registration fees within its jurisdiction, and
surcharge provides funding for the
Clean Air (TFCA) , which is used to
reduce air pollution from motor
WHEREAS, the
Transportation Fund for
implement strategies to
vehicles, and
WHEREAS, the Valley Transportation Agency is the Program
Manager for TFCA 40% fund in Santa Clara County, and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto is a supporter of clean
air and wishes to take action to enhance air quality within the
San Francisco Bay Area, and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto intends to submit an
application to the Valley Transportation Agency for TFCA 40%
Funds for the enhancement of Marguerite Express and Palo Alto
Crosstown shuttle services between Downtown Palo Alto and the
Palo Alto Cal train station and the Stanford University campus
during the midday to provide better service, and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Palo
Alto does RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to file an application with the Valley Transportation
Agency for funding from the Transportation Fund for Clean Air
40% program Manager fund for the Palo Alto/Stanford Shuttle
Integration project.
SECTION 2. The City Council further authorizes the
Mayor. to execute funding agreements with the Valley
Transportation Agency for said projects if said applications are
approved for funding.
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SECTION 3. The City Council finds that a request for
funds is not considered a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and therefore, no
environmental assessment is needed at this time.
INTORDUCED AND PASSED: March 27, 2000
AYES: BEECHAM, BURCH, EAKINS, KLEINBERG, KNISS, LYTLE, MOSSAR, OJAKIAN
NOES:
ABSENT: FAZZINO
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
~~·~ City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Asst. City Attorney
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