HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-07 - Project W Safe Transit Stops ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 19-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
PROJECT W SAFE TRANSIT STOPS PROGRAM FOR BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS
AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT FUNDS AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH
FUNDS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa ("City") desires to participate in the Project W
Safe Transit Stops Program (the "Program" or "Project W"), which has a goal of providing
value, safety, and convenience to enhance the overall transit experience; and
WHEREAS, the City will act as the lead agency in designing, constructing, and
maintaining bus stop improvements and Orange County Transportation Authority
("OCTA") will function as the funding agency under the Program; and
WHEREAS, Project W funding is available for the 100 busiest bus stop locations
across Orange County, four (4) of which are located in the City of Costa Mesa; and
WHEREAS, the OCTA has determined that the City meets the eligibility
requirements to receive funds as part of the Program; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to implement bus stop improvements at three (3) of
the four (4) eligible bus stop locations; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to implement bus stop improvements at the following
bus stop locations:
1. Fairview Road north of Arlington Drive,
2. Placentia Avenue south of 19th Street, and
3. Harbor Boulevard north of Wilson Street; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing and able to conform to the terms, conditions and
limitations imposed upon the City in connection with the Project W funding; and
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WHEREAS, the City desires to accept any funds which may be awarded to the
City in connection with the Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa that:
1. The City Council hereby requests the Orange County Transportation Authority
allocate funds in the amounts specified in the funding application for the Project W
Safe Transit Stops Program.
2. The City Council hereby authorizes the Public Services Director or his designee to
submit an application for the Project W Safe Transit Stops Program for the 2018-
19 Fiscal Year for and on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa. The City Council further
authorizes the Public Services Director to accept any funds awarded by the
Orange County Transportation Authority and to execute any agreements,
assurances, or other documents as may be necessary in connection with the
acceptance of such funds, and to invoice the Orange County Transportation
Authority for reimbursement of allocated funds as appropriate.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 2019.
ATTEST:
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Brenda Gree , City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 19-07 and was duly passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the
5th day of February, 2019, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHAVEZ, GENIS, MANSOOR, MARK, REYNOLDS,
STEPHENS, FOLEY.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of
Costa Mesa this 6th day of February, 2019.
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BRENDA G EN, CITY CLERK
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