HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-021 - ResolutionRESOLUTION NO.2021-021
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA'S SUBMITTAL TO
CONGRESS MEMBER PETE AGUILAR FOR CONSIDERATION
UNDER THE COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING INITIATIVE
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022
WHEREAS, in March 2021, the United States House of Representatives took action to
consider Community Project Funding requests in the Federal government's appropriations
process for Fiscal Year 2022; and
WHEREAS, this targeted funding allows member of Congress to advocate for projects
and programs that best serve the needs of their constituents; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that projects are a good use of taxpayer funds, a number of
institutional parameters have been established; and
WHEREAS, as part of these parameters, Community Project Funding requests must
demonstrate strong community support in the form of support letters, press articles and editorials,
inclusion on local and regional planning documents, use plans, or improvement plans and
resolutions passed by city councils; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has selected three projects that best meet
the criteria for Community Project Funding consideration: Library Second Story and Beyond®,
Automated Traffic Management System, and Advanced License Plate Readers; and
WHEREAS, Second Story and Beyond® is an 8,100 square foot, play -based, interactive
and immersive experience that will be part of the Paul A. Biane Library at Victoria Gardens; and
WHEREAS, Second Story and Beyond combines dynamic, interactive museum -style
exhibits with robust program spaces to engage the community as creators and innovators through
open-ended play and completes the initial tenant improvements made to the second floor of the
Biane Library; and
WHEREAS, Second Story and Beyond® addresses the educational needs of the Inland
Empire region by developing future leaders in math, science and technology and can address
recent learning loss that has occurred because of cancelled in -class instruction due to the
Pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Advanced Traffic Management System provides the ability to efficiently
manage traffic and increases responsiveness by utilizing real-time traffic data from cameras that
receive data and alerts from traffic signals; and
WHEREAS, Advanced Traffic Management Systems improves traffic flow, reduces
greenhouse gas emissions and saves time and money by employing smart technologies and
artificial intelligence; and
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WHEREAS, Advanced Traffic Management Systems enable the City to be responsive to
real-time situations such as unexpected traffic patterns, traffic collisions, emergency
evacuations, and other disruptions; and
WHEREAS, in 2020 the Rancho Cucamonga City Council established the goal of
improving the traffic flow along Haven Avenue, from the 10 freeway and the 210 freeway, including
implementing advanced technology for traffic control communication and control systems; and
WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Readers are high-speed, computer -controlled
camera systems that are typically mounted on traffic signal poles or streetlights; and
WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Readers automatically capture vehicle license plate
numbers that come into view from passing traffic, along with location, date, and time, and provide
crucial information to local law enforcement when investigating crimes; and
WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Readers have the ability to read up to 900 plates
per minute, serving as a force multiplier and helping law enforcement quickly solve crimes and
keep communities safe; and
WHEREAS, there have been a number of Automated License Plate Readers installed at
key locations throughout the city, however significant gaps in the network still exist; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, City Council identified Automated License Plate Readers as a
Council goal to build the upon the current network and promote safety and for investigation
purposes, with focus on freeway on/off ramps and key intersections.
NOW THEREFORE, the Rancho Cucamonga City Council does hereby find, determine,
conclude, and resolve as follows:
1. The Rancho Cucamonga City Council recognizes that the Second Story and Beyond,
Advanced Traffic Management System and Automated License Plate Readers are city
priorities and will greatly benefit the community and the region.
2. The Rancho Cucamonga City Council confirms its support for the submittal of Second
Story and Beyond, Advanced Traffic Management System and Automated License
Plate Readers as 2022 Community Project Funding requests to Congress Member
Pete Aguilar.
3. The Rancho Cucamonga City Council directs staff to submit all appropriate paperwork
to Congress Member Aguilar's office for funding consideration as part of the 2022
appropriations process.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 7th day of April 2021.
4L. Dennis Michael, ayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 7' day of
April 2021.
AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott, Spagnolo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 8th day of April, 2021, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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