HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011-013 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-013
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, PLEDGING TO
SUPPORT THE GRANT APPLICATION
FOR THE "NORTH COUNTY
SALINAS RIVER ANZA TRAIL MASTER PLAN GRANT"
WHEREAS, the City supports development of a plan for a trail along the Salinas River
corridor within the Histonc Anza Trail alignment; and,
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) is currently
pursuing a Caltrans Transportation Planning Grant, and other future grants, to prepare the North
County Salinas River Anza Trail Plan, and,
WHEREAS, SLOCOG will provide the necessary matching funds for this grant
application, and,
WHEREAS, a multi-use trail along the Salinas River in the Anza Trail alignment is
consistent with the City's General Plan, Circulation Element, Zoning Ordinance, and 2010
Bicycle Transportation Plan, and,
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WHEREAS, the City will benefit from future tounst-oriented economic development,
recreational opportunities, alternative transportation commuter options, environmental
restoration, cultural education opportunities, and other benefits from the North County Salinas
River Anza Trail, and,
WHEREAS, the City agrees to become a planning partner on the Steering Committee in
development of the North County Salinas River Trail Plan.
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City of Atascadero
Resolution No.2011-013
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NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Atascadero takes the following
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1 The City Council supports the filing of grant applications, including the Caltrans
Transportation Planning Grant, to apply for funding for the creation of a North County
Salinas River Anza Trail Plan
2. The City Council directs the Mayor to sign a Letter of Support to SLOCOG to apply
for grants.
3 The City of Atascadero agrees to participate as a project partner should SLOCOG
receive grant funding to create the trail plan.
On motion by Mayor O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Fonzi, the foregoing
Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote
AYES Council Members Clay, Fonzi, Kelley, Sturtevant and Mayor O'Malley
NOES None
ABSENT None
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ADOPTED- March 8, 2011
CITY ATASCADERO
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Tom O'Mal y, May
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.0 , C16 Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM.
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Brian A. Pienk, City Attorney