HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2023-07 MOU with Caltrans for Preparation and Approval of Environmental Document for I-5/SR-15 Harbor Drive 2.0 Connected Corridor ProjectRESOLUTION O. 2023
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE PREPARATION
AND APPROVAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR THE I-51SR-
151HARBOR DRIVE 2.0 CONNECTED CORRIDOR PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation Caltrans desires to
enter into a 5 year Memorandum Of Agreement (MOM with the City of National City (City)
for the preparation and approval of the environmental document for the 1-5/SR-I -I 5/Harbor
Drive a0 Connected Corridor project in anticipation of future funding to be identified; and
WHEREAS, the former Mayor of the City of National nal City, Alejandra Sotelo-Solis
expressed strong support for this project; and
WHEREAS, this project proposes to introduce connected all -day and off-peak
dedicated truck lanes and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies along
Harbor Drive and connecting arterials to 1-5 and SR-15 in San Diego and National City to
address community concerns of truck traffic in residential communities while improving
connections and travel times between the Working Waterfront, 1-5 and SR15, and
intern dal freight facilities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ITS improvements will support the development of
connected and sustainable freight corridor, improve access and circulation, manage truck
travel on designated routes, and expand transportation mobility options for the working
waterfront; and
WHEREAS, the attached MA outlines the terms and responsibilities of both
parties where the City will participate as a member of the Project Development Team;
and
WHEREAS, contribution from the City will be in the form of in -kind staff resources,
as the MOU requires that the City actively participate in the entire process as a reviewer;
and
WHEREAS, EAS, Caltrans is also requesting that the City contribute to this project by
issuing encroachment approvals; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the MOA, and is in agreement with the terms; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends Council adopt the resolution authorizing City
Manager or designee to execute MOA between Caltrans and the City of National City.
Resolution No. 2023 — 07
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CM',
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or
designee to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the California Department of
Transportation and the City of National City, attached to the Agenda Report as Exhibit A
for the preparation and approval of the environmental document for the 1-5/SR-I 5/Harbor
Drive 2.0 Connected Corridor project.
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 7th day of February, 2023.
on Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
'pet Interim City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California,, on
February 7., 2023 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Morrison, Molina, Bush, Rodriguez, Yamane
Nays: None.,
Absent: None,
Abstain: None
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Shelley Chapel
Interim City Clerk of the City of National City,
California
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