HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-19; City Council; Resolution 2009-1161
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-116
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
ACT/TRANSNET FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF AUDIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS AND
COUNT-DOWN PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS AT TWENTY-ONE
SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS
WHEREAS, approximately $8 million of Transportation Development Act/TransNet
funding is available for allocation to local agencies in FY 2009-10 through SANDAG to support
non-motorized transportation projects in the San Diego region; and
WHEREAS, SANDAG has solicited applications from local agencies projects for the
construction of non-motorized transportation improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the City of Carlsbad Pedestrian Master Plan
which guides the future development and enhancement of pedestrian facilities within the city; and
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WHEREAS, the Pedestrian Master Plan has goals, policies and strategies that will
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encourage people to walk more for short trips, enhance the environment for people with
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WHEREAS, staff has determined that a project to install audible pedestrian signals and
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requirements for submittal of an application for Transportation Development Act/TransNet non-
motorized transportation funding and the goals of the Carlsbad Pedestrian Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, SANDAG requires agencies to submit a City Council Resolution authorizing
submittal of a project application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
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California, as follows:23
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.24
2. That the City Engineer is hereby authorized to apply for Transportation
Development Act/Transnet funding from SANDAG for a project to install audible
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pedestrian signals and count-down pedestrian signals at twenty-one existing
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signalized intersections.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
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of the City of Carlsbad on the 19th day of May, 2009, by the following vote to wit:
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AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Kulchin.
CLAUDE A LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerfc
(SEAL)