HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-003 N.C.S. 01/05/2009Resolution No. 2009-003 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING EAST WASHINGTON STREET
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROJECT
AND ACCEPTING PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET,
INCLUDING A TRANSFER OF $84,885 FROM C00500108 TO C16100902
WHEREAS, the proposed project will allow construction of mid -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 Junior 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 Petaluma Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee; and,
WHEREAS, the project improvements 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 through the traffic calming aspects of these improvements; and.
WHEREAS, stafPsuccessfully 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 C00500108,
Traffic Mitigation Impact Pees to transfer to Project No. C16100902.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 transfer in the amount of $84,885 from Project C00500108 to
Project No. C16100902.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City..
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ApprSlved ds to
Council of City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 5°i day of January. f,Qrm
2009, by the following note:
AYES:
NOES:
Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, I-larris. I-lealy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torl lull
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: 01�alk &
Citv Clerk
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