HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 004 CC RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2020-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND
DESIGNATING SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR THE VW ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE
(ZEV) INVESTMENT COMMITMENT GRANT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF
ELECTRIC-POWERED SHUTTLES FOR THE DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSIT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Several Local, State and Federal programs allow public and
non-profit transportation providers to apply for administration, capital, and
operation assistance programs or grants; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Baldwin Park is enhancing transit mobility and access,
easing traffic congestion, promoting sustainability through the initiation of an Electric
Bus (E-bus) replacement program and is committed to the long-range goal of
protecting the natural environment, increasing sustainability efforts, and improving
overall quality of life; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Baldwin Park, Director of Public Works is the "Authorized
Individual" to make application and administer the Volkswagen Environmental
Mitigation Trust Funds and the overall preserve a safe, accessible and healthy
transportation and pedestrian friendly environment within the City; and,
WHEREAS, a E-bus program would be established to inform the content of future
transit operating requirements and program components; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt this Resolution to establish a E-
bus program, allowing a bus procurement of two buses benefiting City residents; and,
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. All of the above statements are true.
SECTION 2. The City of Baldwin Park City Council hereby authorizes the
Director of Public Works to make application for, to sign required assurances, and
to administer the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds with respect
to applications for Local, State and Federal programs, projects or grants, on behalf
of the City.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds that this action is not a project under the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because there is no development or
physical change that would result from the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 4. The City may at its discretion develop administrative regulations to
implement this E-bus program, which may include joining Cal-ACT to take advantage
of the bus procurement process and expedite bus acquisitions.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February 2020.
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OFLOSANGELES SS:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, JEAN M. AYALA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2020-004 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof held on February 19, 2020 and that the
same was adopted by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Lozano, Pacheco
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
JEA .AYALA
CITY LERK