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RESOLUTION NO. 19-7162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING THE SHARED ROADWAY
"SHARROW LANE" IN THE NUMBER TWO LANE (OUTSIDE LANE)
ON BOTH SIDES OF HERMOSA AVENUE FROM HERONDO AVENUE
TO 24TH STREET AS THE "JULIAN KATZ BIKE WAY"
WHEREAS, On July 28, 2009, the City Council approved the Bikeway Master Plan
establishing recommended Bike Routes throughout the City;
WHEREAS, On September 22, 2009, the City Council approved a pilot project for the
installation of pavement markings and signage to establish a Shared Roadway "Sharrow Lane" in
the number two lane (outside lane) on both sides of Hermosa Avenue from Herondo Avenue to 24th
Street which were completed in January 2010;
WHEREAS, On October 20, 2010, a public forum was conducted to receive public con
and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the sharrow bike lane project. Results
the pilot project demonstrated an improvement for both cyclist safety and for rider and c
awareness;
WHEREAS, in 2019, over 13.8 miles of sharrows and 40 miles of bike lanes have
installed throughout the South Bay as part of the Bikeway Master Plan as a result of the Herr
Avenue pilot demonstration project;
WHEREAS, Julian Katz was a Hermosa Beach resident since 1989, Public W
Commissioner from November 2006 to October 2014, and was instrumental in creating the B
Master Plan;
WHEREAS, Julian Katz was a founding member and President of the South Bay Bicycle
Coalition, vice-president of the Beach Cities Cycling Club, past president of the Beach Cities Lawn
Bowls Club; and
WHEREAS, Julian Katz Julian was an Advocate, Leader and a Hero, he did
within his power to insure bicyclists of all ages, and all other road users' safety. Most importantly
Julian was highly respected for his passion and civil conversations, a true gentleman.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Hermosa Beach
dedicate the shared roadway "sharrow lane" in the number two lane (outside lane) on both sides of
Hermosa Avenue from Herondo Avenue to 24th Street as the "Julian Katz Bike Route" as
recognition to this amazing man and his tireless effort to add sharrows and bike routes throughout
the South Bay, yet Hermosa Beach was his home and the city he was most passionate about.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Hermosa Beach continue
the legacy of Julian Katz through further implementing the Bikeway Master Plan and projects and
programs that improve bicyclists' safety.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this Resolution, shall cause the original of the same to be entered among the original
resolutions of the City Council, and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the
minutes of the City Council meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of Febuary, 2019.
PRESIDENT of the City
ATTEST:
City Clerk
YOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM;
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
I, Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 19-7162 was duly and regularly passed,
approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach at a Regular
Meeting of said Council at the regular place thereof on February 12, 2019.
The vote was as follows:
AYES:
Campbell, Duclos, Fangary, Massey, Mayor Armato
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Dated: February 12, 2019
Elaine Doerfling, City Cl rk