HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2024-22 Update the 2023 Bicycle Mater PlanRESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 22
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE UPDATE TO THE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN.
WHEREAS, the 2023 Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) updates and replaces the City's 2011
Bicycle Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, EA►S, the BMP sets forth detailed goals that provide a safe and comprehensive
locally, regionally, and multi -modally connected bikeway network that promotes bicycling as a
viable and comfortable choice and provide environmental, recreation, and mobility benefits to
National City; and
WHEREAS, extensive public outreach was undertaken during the preparation of the BPM
in conjunction with the Focused General Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the joint outreach was to align common efforts, capture robust
understanding of community priorities, minimize a engagement fatigue, offer ways for individuals to
comment on existing bicycle infrastructure, and allow community members to give feedback on
where they would like new opportunities to bike; and
WHEREAS, the City released the Public Review Bicycle Master Plan in its entirety on
February 17, 2023, and invited comments by the public and affected agencies as required by law
from February 175 2023, through April 3, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No.
2023-20 on August 21, 2023, on file with the Office of the City Clerk and incorporated by this
reference, recommending approval of the Bicycle Master Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2024 the City Council held duly noticed public to consider the
adoption of the Bicycle Master Plan, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity
to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the BMP represents a comprehensive citywide effort that will be used to
guide, prioritize, and implement a network of quality bicycle and pedestrian facilities to improve
mobility, connectivity, public health, physical activity, and recreational opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL NAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DOES
RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The tetimony and evidence presented to the City Council at the Public Hearing
held on March 19, 2024, support the following findings:
I . Bicycle Master Plans are guiding policy documents that establish local priorities for
bicycle improvements.
2. The 2023 Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) addresses both bicycle needs, with a focus
on addressing the needs for various types of bicyclists and preferred bicycle
patterns and increasing system connectivity to provide bikeway connections to
commuters, school ace children, and for recreational purposes.
3. The 2023 BMP also places a strong focus on bike and pedestrian safety and
education. Safe facilities and proper training programs would encourage users to
enjoy the benefits of bicyclinc and walking to their destinations.
Development of the BMP update included a well-rounded, inclusive public outreach
process. One of the goals of the outreach process was to obtain input from diverse
members of the community and ensure everyone who lives in National City was
represented.
5. The BMP provides the City with a competitive advantage for grant funding for
improvement projects, including infrastructure and non -infrastructure projects.
Section 2: That based upon the findings set forth above, the City Council hereby adopts
the update to the Bicycle Master Plan, as attached to the staff report as Exhibit K.
Section 3: The City clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and
enter it into the book of original Resolution.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of I' , 2024.
'Morrison, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barry J. �'cl�(tz, City Attvr ey
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
March 19, 2024 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Bush, Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Morrison
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
BY:
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Shelley Chapel
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
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SKelley Chape
City
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