HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 98-216 N.C.S. 10/05/1998 Resolution No. 9g-zls N.C.S.
1 of the City of Petaluma, California
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3 SUPPORTING A BALANCED TRANSPORTATION PROPOSAL ON THE
4 NOVEMBER 3,1998 BALLOT
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6 WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Petaluma supports the improvement of local
7 streets and roads; the widening of U.S. Highway 101 to three lanes. in each direction from
8 Windsor to the Marin Cowlty line; the development and implementation of a passenger rail
9 system; the improvement of Highway 116 between Sonoma and Petaluma, and between Cota[i
0 and Sebastopol; the enhancement of bus service; and the expansion of the bicycle and pedestrian
11 trail system; and
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13 WHEREAS, the City Council supports a balanced transportation proposal called for at
14 the special election on November 3, 1998, that includes a measure approving the addition of a
15 retail transaction users tax at a rate not [o exceed % of 1 for a period not to exceed 20 years;
16 and
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18 WHEREAS, this proposal for balanced transportation is the result of many community
19 groups and citizens coming together to make the necessary balanced transportation services
20 available to our region; and
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22 WHEREAS, the two transportation measures known as Measure B and Measure C
23 on the November ballot will make significant improvements in every conmmnity.
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25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council endorses
26 Measure Band Measure C as critical to transportation and traffic relief in Sonoma County
27 and urges the citizens. to support these measures.
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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 to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (A~d§8~~ meeting form
on the ._5.th....._..:.._. day of ..........._Of~Yuba>' 19...8, by the
fonowing vote:
qty Attorney
AYES: Keller, Hamilton, Read, Stompe, Vice Mayor Maguire, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Torli ,(/'//q
ATTEST: v ° ~
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