City Council

13. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO ACCEPT SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) PLANNING AND DEMONSTRATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO- EXCEED $1,556,520 (Transportation Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); the “Common Sense” exemption; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning and Demonstration grant in the amount not-to- exceed $1,556,520 and execute any subsequent agreements regarding the grant award; and (3) Amend the Department of Transportation’s FY 2025 operating budget to receive and appropriate $778,260 as detailed in the fiscal impact section of the agenda report.