CC Resolution 12274RESOLUTION NO. 12274
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
ACCEPTING THE FINAL REPORT FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR CAMPBELL
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA PROJECT
WHEREAS, in August 2014 the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Board awarded a Priority Development Area (PDA) grant for the Transportation
Improvement Plan for Campbell (TIPC) PDA Project; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this project was to develop a transportation improvement
plan that forms the basis for Campbell to compete for future funding of infrastructure
projects that support housing, employment, and services in Campbell's PDA, the
Central Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the project plan goals would be a safe, efficient, attractive transportation
system that supports employment and housing near transit, enhances walking and
bicycling, improves streetscape design, and encourages alternative transportation
modes in the Campbell PDA; and
WHEREAS, the project objectives would include (1) assess infrastructure needs (e.g.,
gaps in facilities), (2) recommend typical roadway cross-sections (e.g., sidewalk and
lane widths, landscaping, and amenities), and (3) develop project concepts and cost
estimates; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2016 the consultant, Community Design + Architecture (CD+A)
and staff met with various stakeholders from the community to hear the public's ideas,
concerns, and comments; and
WHEREAS, the stakeholder groups that were represented included the Downtown
Campbell Neighborhood Association, Downtown Campbell Business Association,
Campbell Chamber of Commerce, City Library, and the Campbell Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC); and
WHEREAS, the stakeholders were heard in groups of two or three during three
consecutive one-hour sessions; and
WHEREAS, recurrent ,themes included locations that are confusing for pedestrians and
motorists, walking patterns from .the Downtown Campbell Light ,Rail Station, bike,
parking, and barriers to walking and biking; and
WHEREAS, CD+A's transportation subconsultant, Fehr and Peers, performed a
thorough investigation of-the project area's transportation facilities and will be providing
recommendations. The consultant team has presented to staff proposed project
concepts to address identified needs. The project concepts were also presented to the
BPAC in June; and
WHEREAS, at the Council Study Session on September 6, 2016, the consultant team
presented stakeholders' input and the consultant's recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the presentation described proposed improvements and included
conceptual drawings of some potential measures that would address stakeholders'
concerns and the consultant's recommendations; and
WHEREAS, staff also reported that it had begun the procurement and installation of
additional downtown bike parking facilities using the City's operating budget and that
staff had submitted a One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) grant application that would include
much of the consultant's recommendations; and
WHEREAS, staff later learned that an OBAG grant was not awarded to the City but that
the grant application was very competitive based on merit and would compete better if
the City proposed a higher local match; and
WHEREAS, the final report for the TIPC Project documents the community engagement
process, existing conditions for those people who walk, ride bikes, or use public transit
through the Historic Downtown and surrounding areas within the Campbell PDA; and
WHEREAS, the final report also identifies 14 infrastructure projects that focus primarily
on improving pedestrian and bicycle safety and access; and
WHEREAS, six of these projects were identified to be evaluated in more detail; and
WHEREAS, preliminary construction cost. estimates for these project concepts are
included in the appendix of the final report; and
WHEREAS, there is no fiscal impact to the City with the acceptance of the final report;
and
WHEREAS, with aCouncil-accepted final report with a documented public engagement
process the City should be in a good position to compete well for the next cycle of the
One Bay Area Grant (OBAG).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Campbell
that the final report of the TIPC Project is accepted.
~, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of January, 2018, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cristina, Waterman, Resnikoff
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gibbons, Landry
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ATTEST:
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Wendy W d, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Paul Resnikoff, Mayor