HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 8041RESOLUTION NO. 8041
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
SANTA CLARA COUNTY VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
FOR FUNDS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR CLEAN
AIR 40% PROGRAM MANAGER FUND FOR THE HOMER AVENUE
CALTRAIN UNDERCROSSING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD) is authorized to impose a surcharge on motor vehicle
registration fees with its jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, the surcharge provides funding for the
Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA), which is used to
implement strategies to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles,
and
WHEREAS, the Valley Transportation Authority 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 Authority for TFCA 40%
Funds for the implementation of a pedestrian/bicycle undercrossing
of the Cal train right-of-way between in the vicinity of Homer
Avenue and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation campus,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby authorizes the City Manager
to file an application with the Valley Transportation Authority for
funding from the Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Program
Manager Fund Homer Avenue Caltrain Pedestrian/Bicycle Undercrossing
Project
SECTION 2. The Council further specifies the Mayor to
execute funding agreements with the Valley Transportation Authority
for said projects if said applications are approved for funding.
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SECTION 3. The 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. The environmental review for the Homer Avenue Caltrain
Undercrossing Project will be conducted prior to obligating the
grant funds to this project.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: March 19, 2001
AYES: BURCH, EAKINS, FAZZINO, KLEINBERG, LYTLE, MOSSAR, OJAKIAN,
WHEELER
NOES:
ABSENT: BEECHAM
ABSTENTIONS:
cftYclerk. Ma~
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
!~va-~~. Sen r Asst. City Attorney
Environment
Services
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