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Clearlake council backs $16.9 million Safe Streets application, pledges matching funds
Summary
The council unanimously approved a resolution endorsing the Lakeshore Drive safety enhancement project and authorized application to the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All program, committing to a roughly $3.9 million nonfederal match subject to identification of funding sources.
The Clearlake City Council voted unanimously to endorse a Lakeshore Drive safety enhancement project and to authorize a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) implementation grant program.
Director Levia presented the staff report, saying the city will reapply for SS4A funding with the same scope as a prior unsuccessful application. Levia said staff used reviewer feedback to strengthen the resubmission. The proposed application requests approximately $16,900,000 in federal funding and lists a required non‑federal match of about $3,900,000.
Levia said the grant would fund infrastructure improvements intended to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, manage traffic, and support Vision Zero principles aimed at reducing serious crashes on Lakeshore Drive.
Public commenters asked about the source of the local match. Director Levia said the city had not yet identified a single dedicated funding source but suggested potential sources such as Measure V funds, other grants or gas tax receipts, and added that the commitment to match strengthens the application score. Resident Bruno Sabatier said the county board of supervisors planned to send a letter of support.
Vice Mayor Slotin moved to approve Resolution No. 2025‑23 authorizing the SS4A application and identifying local nonfederal match funding sources; Council Member Wilson seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
The resolution commits the city to pursue the matching funds if the grant is awarded; staff said specific funding sources will be identified should the award be made.
