HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 123 CC RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2016-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO LOS
ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO EXTEND A
BIKEWAY NETWORK ALONG BIG DALTON WASH
WHEREAS, The City of Baldwin Park recognizes that increasing the number of community
members who use active transportation modes, such as bicycling and walking for commuting or
recreation, could help make the city a healthier place to live and work; and
WHEREAS, implementing separated bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including trails and
shared-use paths, can help encourage more community members to choose active transportation
modes for commuting or recreation; and
WHEREAS,the City of Baldwin Park approved of the San Gabriel Valley Bicycle Master Plan
in 2014 which recommends bicycle projects for implementation, including off-street facilities along
the Big Dalton Wash;
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) oversees
the ExpressLanes Grant Program,which funds projects that increase mobility for all;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park approves and encourages City
Staff to apply for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ExpressLanes grant
funding for a shared-use path along Big Dalton Wash between Francisquito Avenue and Badillo
Street.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 4th da of May 2016. --7
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2016-123 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park
at a regular meeting thereof held on May 4, 2016 and that the same was adopted by the following
vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: C a IN, MEMBERS: Garcia
ABSTAIN: CO / (/L MEMBER'. None
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