HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003.239 (12-16-03)RESOLUTION NO. 2003.239
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO APPROPRIATE
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NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
CRITICALLY NEEDED NEAR TERM TRAFFIC SAFETY
i IMPROVEMENTS TO THE I-710 FREEWAY CORRIDOR
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WHEREAS, the rate of accidents on the I-710 Freeway corridor causing fatalities and serious
injuries has reached crisis levels; and
WHEREAS, the unique role of the I-710 Freeway as a regional and national goods movement
corridor calls for a special emphasis on the safe sharing of the roadway by large trucks and passenger
vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the I-710 Major Corridor Study will address long term solutions, but immediate
action is needed and must not be delayed; and
WHEREAS, the California Highway Patrol, in recognition of this continuing problem, has
previously obtained and utilized grant funds to study I-710 traffic safety and recommend a variety of
solutions, some of which are near term solutions; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans, in recognition of this continuing problem, has previously programmed near
term critically needed safety improvements in the Corridor; and
WHEREAS, progress on implementation of these programmed improvements has been halted
due to the state budget crisis; and
I WHEREAS, notwithstanding that budget crisis, cash flow balances in the State Highway Account
~ may be sufficient to resume work on these safety improvements without delaying other priority projects;
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WHEREAS, the traffic safety improvements of the I-710 Freeway has a direct impact on the
wellbeing and quality of life of the people of Lynwood.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lynwood does hereby find, proclaim, order
and resolve as follows: '
Section l. That the City of Lynwood requests the California Transportation Commission allocate
such funds as may be available to implement these safety projects as quickly as possible.
Section 2. That the City of Lynwood calls upon other branches and agencies of state government
to actively cooperate in the allocation and appropriation of such funds as may be available or may be
made available to bring to bear on these near term safety projects and initiatives to prevent all avoidable
injuries, property damage and loss of life on the I-710 freeway.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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J, PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th day of December , 2003.
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LO IS BYRD, Mayor ~
, City of Lynwood
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk LO Y HEM , City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED THIS CONTENT: _~,;~
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Ci Attorney I~ADOLLAH FARHADI, P.E
City of Lynwood Director of Environmental Services/
J. Arnol do Bel tran CityEngineer
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify
that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Lynwood at a regular meeting held in the City Hall of said City on the day of
December 16th , 2003, and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, BYRD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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City Clerk, City of Lynwood
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and ~
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correct copy of Resolution No. 2003.239 on file in my ofFice and that said resolution ~'-
was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.
Dated this 16TH day of ~FCFMRFR , 2003.
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City Clerk, City of Lynwood