HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-019 N.C.S. 02/06/2017Resolution No. 2017-019 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SENATE BILL SB 1 (BEALL) AND
ASSEMBLY BILL AB 1 (FRAZIER) REGARDING STATEWIDE
PROPOSALS ON TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
WHEREAS, as the first order of business on December 5, 2016 in the new legislative
session, Senator Beall and Assembly Member Frazier introduced similar transportation funding
proposals; and
WHEREAS, under SB 1(Beall) and AB 1 (Frazier), each proposal will generate
approximately $6 billion annually, with approximately $2.2 billion going to local streets and
roads; and
WHEREAS, these proposals, supported by the League of California Cities, present an
opportunity for all sides to negotiate on a comprehensive package to send to the Governor; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation addresses the $73 billion unmet funding needed for
local streets and roads and the $72 billion backlog to the State's Highway System; and
WHEREAS, the legislation proposes to raise revenue over a variety of sources, such as
increases to the gas tax, vehicle registration fees including a fee on zero emissions vehicles,
monies from existing cap and trade funds, and returning the vehicle weight fees phased in over
five years; and
WHEREAS, in addition to raising revenue, the proposals include a series of reforms to
improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability; to streamline roadwork; and would
permanently extend and expand on the limited exemptions to California's Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and create an advanced mitigation program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council supports
Senate Bill SB 1 and Assembly Bill AB 1 to address needed transportation funding for cities,
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counties, and the State of California and authorizes the Mayor to sign letters of support on behalf
of the Petaluma City Council.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the /'` Approved as,b
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 6`h day of February, form:
2017, by the following vote:
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AYES: Albertson, Vice Mayor Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
None
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