HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 97-035 02/03/1997
' Resolution No. 97-35 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
t RECOGNIZING THE
2 TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS PROGRAM OF THE
3 U. S. ENVIItONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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i WHEREAS, current patterns of land use in many communities increase peoples' dependence on
6 the automobile and are largely responsible for the 2% annual increase in vehicle miles traveled
~ (VMT) in the U.S.; and,
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WHEREAS, this dependence on the automobile results in increased pollutant emissions, the loss
10 of precious open space, the need for building and extending costly roads and public services, the
11 inequitable distribution of economic resources, and the loss of a sense of community; and
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13 WHEREAS, appropriate mixed use, transit-, bicycle- and pedestrian-oriented development and
u redevelopment can reduce auto dependency and VMT, and create more: livable and resource
15 efficient communities; and
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17 WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has been identified by the Local Government Commission's
I s Center for Livable Communities, as contributing to its jurisdiction's environment, economic health
19 and sense of community by adopting land use policies which encourage transit-, bicycle- and
zo pedestrian-oriented development and redevelopment; and
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22 WHEREAS, the Center for Livable Communities provides assistance to cities and counties
23 through the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's Transportation Partners program; and
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2> WHEREAS, the Transportation Partners program supports community transpiration solutions
2G across the country through information services, technical assistance, and recognition; and
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2s WIiEREAS, cities that participate in the Transportation Partners program receive recognition and
2~ support for their efforts to improve their land use patterns and reduce their residents' dependence
30 on the automobile; and
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s2 WHEREAS, the Center for Livable Communities would like to recognize the City of Petaluma as
33 one of it's Transportation Partners; and
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1 WHEREAS, this recognition comes without cost to the participating jurisdiction;
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3 NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma agrees to
4 become a Transportation Partner with the Center for Livable Communities.
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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 Appioved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Krlliftii!F~illx2(f(1'e'~ meeting form
on the .....3Cil......_..... daY of ............%.frX21'UflI:Y 19._97, by tha
following vote: _
City Attorney
AYES: Read, Keller, Stompe, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, D?ayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ~~~c",~~ `
ATTEST : ~ _ . -..'.....T................................. ~~,.t~,..,.,~......~
Ci y Clerk Ma or
Cowcil Fila
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