Report Prepared by: Jonnie Lan, AICP, Principal Planner, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution to Approve the Multi-Jurisdictional Merced County Regional Active Transportation Plan and Approval of Environmental Review #24-18 Statutory Exemption for Feasibility and Planning Studies Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15262
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution to approve the Multi-Jurisdiction Merced County Active Transportation Plan and approving Environmental Review #24-18 - Statutory Exemption for Feasibility and Planning Studies Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15262.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2024-60, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting a Statutory Exemption Per the California Environmental Quality Act and the Merced County Association of Governments Multi-Jurisdictional Merced County Regional Active Transportation Plan.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the Plan, as recommended with conditions by the Bicycle Advisory Commission and staff; or,
2. Adopt the Plan, subject to modification by City Council (identify specific items to be amended in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Council Goals and Priorities, item entitled "Parks & Recreation mentions continuing to explore opportunities for increased accessibility for all residents and providing enhanced maintenance - a goal of well-maintained, greener, vibrant park
spaces and pathways. Also, under the item entitled "Public Works & City Beautification" a priority is to produce current projects including repaving streets, sidewalk replacement & expansion.
DISCUSSION
Overview
The Multi-Jurisdiction Merced Coun...
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