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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-053 - Approving the Santa Ana Active Transportation Planjmf 6/3/19 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SANTA ANA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Recognizing that as many as fifty percent or more of Santa Ana residents rely on walking, bicycling, and public transit as their primary means of transportation, the City Council of Santa Ana, through the City's 5-year strategic plan, directed staff to develop a master plan of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to ensure that residents have access to safe streets, regardless of their mode of transportation. B. This master plan, known as the "Santa Ana Active Transportation Plan," has been completed with funding from the California Department of Transportation secured in partnership with the Southern California Association of Governments. The plan was developed through extensive outreach to the community beginning in 2017 and concluding in early 2019. C. The Santa Ana Active Transportation Plan includes an inventory of existing bike and pedestrian infrastructure and identifies deficiencies, develops and prioritizes improvements, and strengthens pedestrian and bicycle policies. The plan recognizes the importance of addressing barriers that prevent nonmotorized trips from being safe, especially for the younger and lower - income populations who cannot afford, operate, or choose to forgo vehicle ownership. D. Numerous environmental, health, and economic benefits are attributable to bicycling and walking, especially as substitutes for travel by motor vehicle. In addition to these benefits gained from an enhanced active transportation infrastructure, there is also the potential to alleviate issues for disadvantaged populations that are disproportionally impacted by rising transportation costs. E. In formulating the Santa Ana Active Transportation Plan, numerous planning documents were consulted, including the Santa Ana General Plan, the Santa Ana Strategic Plan, the Safe Mobility Santa Ana Plan, the Downtown Santa Ana Resolution No. 2019-053 Page 1 of 4 Complete Streets Plan, the Central Santa Ana Complete Streets Plan, and the Safe Routes to School Plan. F. The Santa Ana Active Transportation Plan includes cost estimates for priority projects to enhance the City's active transportation infrastructure, as well as potential funding sources. G. Following approval of the Santa Ana Active Transportation Plan by the City Council, City staff will pursue grant funds for the implementation of these projects. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves the Santa Ana Active Transportation Plan, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A and will be on file at the offices of the Public Works Agency of the City for public inspection. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting ADOPTED this 18"' day of June, 2019. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: 1y! J n M. Funk Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers * Ward 4 representative vacant. Resolution No. 2019-053 Page 2 of 4 Iglesias Penaloza Pulido Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (6) None (0) None (0) None (0) CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, NORMA MITRE, Acting Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2019-053 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on June 18, 2019. 1 • ; „I � Norma Mitre Acting Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2019-053 Page 3 of 4 Refer to Laserfiche for the Santa Ana Active Transportation Plan Resolution No. 2019-053 Page 4 of 4