HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13126 (Arterial System Synchronization)RESOLUTION NO. 13126
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE 2011/2012 CYCLE OF
THE PROGRAM FOR ARTERIAL SYSTEM SYNCHRONIZATION (PASS) AND
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SIGN A WAIVER OF
CLAIMS AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC).
WHEREAS, the Program for Arterial System Synchronization (PASS) is to improve the
safety and efficiency of the agency's traffic signal operations; and
WHEREAS, the goal of traffic signal coordination is to enhance traffic flow, reduce
delay, minimize the amount of vehicles stopping at red lights, and reduce the amount of
greenhouse gas emissions produced; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael last retimed its traffic signals in 2005; and
WHEREAS, PASS will provide technical and financial assistance to improve the City's
traffic signal coordination plans; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive assistance, the City must sign a Waiver of Claims and
Indemnification Agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, therefor;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND RESOLVED that the Director
of Public Works is authorized to apply for such grant and sign the Waiver of Claims and
Indemnification Agreement for the Program for Arterial System Synchronization (PASS).
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to take any and all such actions and make changes as may be necessary to
accomplish the purpose of this resolution.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
Council of said City held on the 4th day of April, 2011, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
File No.: 18.10.20