HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-41 support for streetscape phase 1RESOLUTION NO. 2011-41
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
IN SUPPORT OF THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE 1 PROJECT AND
COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Ukiah Downtown Streetscape
Improvement Plan on July 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City Public Works Department has been seeking grant funding
sources to implement the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) recently announced a
call for projects for Transportation Enhancement (TE) funding; and
WHEREAS, the specific components of the Downtown Streetscape Improvement
Plan are eligible for TE funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah has determined that the project is categorically
excluded from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act pursuant to 40
C.F.R. 1508.4 for the following reasons:
1. The type of proposed minor streetscape beautification improvements have
typically been excluded or exempted from environmental review requirements in the past
because they clearly represent activities that normally do not cause significant
environmental effects. The current proposed improvements are the same as or similar to
these past improvements.
2. The minor streetscape beautification improvements would occur within the
existing State Street right-of-way, which has previously been disturbed with typical street
improvements such as curb, gutter, sidewalk, street tree planting, utility installations, and
pavement for the street.
3. Review of the proposed sidewalk widening, street tree planting, bulb-outs and
other minor beautification improvements reveals that there is no potential for significant
environmental effects, because no creeks or other waterways would be impacted, no trees
would be removed, no cultural resources would be impacted, the area is a dense urban
environment and devoid of animal habitat or sensitive environmental resources, no
drainage patterns would be altered, and no air quality standards would be violated; and
WHEREAS, the City Public Works Department is applying for Transportation
Enhancement (TE) funds through the Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) for the
Downtown Streetscape Phase 1, the application of which requires a resolution of the City
Council which commits to providing the required 11.47 percent local matching funds in the
event the project is approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ukiah
does hereby declare its support for the Downtown Streetscape Phase 1 project, and
commits to providing the required 11.47 percent local matching funds in the event the
project is approved for TE funding by MCOG.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5t" day of October, 2011 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Thomas and Baldwin and Vice Mayor Landis
NOES: Councilmember Crane
ABSENT: Mayor Rodin
ABSTAIN: None
Mary A die Landis, Vic ayor
ATTEST:
oAnne M. Currie, City Clerk
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