HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-003 N.C.S. 01/05/2009 Resolution No. 2009-003 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING FAST WASHINGTON STREET
PEDESTRIAN CI20SSING PROJECT
AND ACCEPTING PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET,
INCLUDING A TRANSFER OF $84,885 FROM 000500108 TO 016100902
WHEREAS, the proposed project will allow construction ofmid-block pedestrian
crossing improvements, on East Washington Street, at the Petaluma Ring Trail (a Class I trail
near the City's eastern edge), with the safety emphasis on student commuters headed to
Kenilworth .funior High School and Casa Grande High School; and,
WHEREAS, the project represents an ongoing effort by the City and its school districts
to evaluate school commute needs and improve traffic safety in school zones; and,
WHEREAS, the project was developed by the City in partnership with the Petaluma City
School District and the Petalwna Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee; and,
WHEREAS, the projectimprovements eliminate a physical barrier for.school commuters
and reduce students' exposure to conflicts with vehicular traffic, which could not be addressed
through purely educational or enforcement measures; and,
WHEREAS, the improved mid-block crossing will provide visual warnings to drivers
that pedestrians/bicyclists are present, reduce the crossing distance with a pedestrian corral, and
effectively reduce travel speeds throughxhe traffic ca]nSing aspects of these improvements; and,
WHEREAS, staff successfully applied for Federal Highway Safety Improvement
Program funding and was awarded $509,310 toward the Gast Washington Street Pedestrian
Crossing Project; and,.
WHEREAS, $84,885 is estimated to meet local grant match requirements, plus pay the
City's overhead staff; and,
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WHEREAS, sufficient funding for this purpose is available in Project 000500108,
Traffic Mitigation Impact Pees to transfer to Project No. 016100902.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEll that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby:
1. Amends the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Adopted Budget to include the East Washington
Street Pedestrian Crossing Project C 16100902.
2. Authorizes a budget transferin the amount of $84,885 from Project~000500108 to
Project No. 016100902.
Under she power and authority con~~rred upon this Council by the Charter of said City..
REFERF,NCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Apprbwed ~s ro
Council ofthe City of Petaluma at a Kegular meeting nn the 5°i day oUanuary. ~ f,,QQrm~
2009, by the following sore: V'~
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City orncy
AYES:. Vice Mayor Garrett, Glass, Harris. I-lealy, Babbitt, Renee, Mayor "Corliau _
NOES: None ~
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ABSEN"r: None
ABSTAIN: None ~
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ATTEST:
City Clerk Mavor
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