HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 3909RESOLUTION NO. 3909
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
REQUESTING THE DISTRICT ENGINEER, STATE DIVISION
OF HIGHWAYS, TO INITIATE A STUDY FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ESTABLISHING SKYLINE BOULEVARD AS AN OFFICIAL
STATE SCENIC HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, the Planning Department of the City of Palo Alto
has been studying the land topography and scenic characteristics
of Skyline Boulevard located within the City boundary; and
WHEREAS, the Palo Alto General Plan designates Skyline
Boulevard as a State Parkway and the Master Plan for the State
Scenic Highways System deems Skyline Boulevard eligible to be-
come an "Official Scenic Highway"; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1.5 of "The Scenic Route / A Guide For
The Designation Of An Official Scenic Highway", published by
the Department of Public Works, Transportation Agency, State of
California, states "When the local jurisdiction intends to
conduct a study toward officially qualifying a scenic highway,
the local governing body should notify the District Engineer
who shall then assist the jurisdiction in carrying out the
study . . ."
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. That it favors the designation of Skyline
Boulevard (State Route No. 35) as a Scenic Highway pursuant to
Streets and Highway Code, Article 2.5.
SECTION 2. That the City of Palo Alto shall collaborate
with the State Division of Highways and such other appropriate
agencies in order to achieve a Scenic Highway as expressed in
the law.
INIROSIMME
PASSED: July 18, 1966 by unanimous vote.
AMU
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Dias, Flint, Woodward.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ty Attorney,
APPROVED:
anning J3 partment
APPROVED:
Engineering Department
APPROVED:
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Vice Mayor