HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2022-196RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 19
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZVNG THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $999,996 FOR THE CLEAN MOIBILITY OPTIONS (CMO) VOUCHER PROGRAM
FOR THE FREE RIDE AROUND NATIONAL CITY (FRANC)
WHEREAS, The Clean Mobility options Voucher Pilot Program is an initiative of the
California Air Resources Board funded by the California Climate Investment Program. its primary
goal is to provide funding for zero -emission shared mobility options to underserved communities
in California. The City of National City submitted a grant request late last year for a Mobility Hub
and prograrn at the 8th Street Trolley Station and were notified this spring of the intent to award
along with 19 other projects in California; and
WHEREAS, The Free Ride Around National City (FRANC) program is for the construction
of solar panels on shade structures as well as the purchase of NEVshuttle vehicles and a cage
for overnight storage and recharging of the NEVs. The shuttle system is intended to provide first
and last mile connections for the trolley station as well as connections to other origins and
destinations in Downtown and Westside National City. The system is expected to operate on an
on -call design with fixed routes (yet to be determined) throughout the day; and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution 2021-104 authorizing
the participation in the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program from the California Air
Resources Board for the Free Ride Around National City (FRANC) Neighborhood Electric Vehicle
(NEV) System and authorizing the City Manager to execute the approval of CMo Voucher Funds;
and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends the appropriation of funds in the amount of S999,996 for
the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Program for the Free Ride Around Nationa City
(FRANC).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the appropriation of funds in the
amount of S999,996 for the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Program for the Free Ride
Around National City (FRANC).
Section 2: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of Decem•er
Alejandra So e t'Solis, Mayor
ATTEST:
tjz lolinalCity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Barry ,!. c Itz, Interim i y Attorney
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
December 6, 2022 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Sotelo-Solis, Bush, Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: ALEJANDF:,'1 SOTELO-SOLIS
BY:
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Luz Molina
City Clerk of the City of National City. California
helley C •el l /IC, Deputy City Clerk