HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2022-013 N.C.S. 01/24/2022 DocuSign Envelope ID: ECB4EF99-1D87-4C8E-9E5C-1818F64B4C04
Resolution No. 2022-013 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A VETERAN &ACTIVE-DUTY
MILITARY SUBSIDIZED FARE PILOT PROGRAM FOR PETALUMA TRANSIT
WHEREAS,the City of Petaluma provides transit service throughout the community to help improve the
quality of life for its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma desires to "encourage transit use through expanded service,pass
programs, partnerships, and promotion" as outlined in the FY21-22 City Goals.; and
WHEREAS,the Petaluma Veteran and Active-Duty Military population has been identified as one of the
most vital and resource challenged communities throughout Petaluma; and
WHEREAS,the City wishes to provide additional resources to the Veteran and Active-Duty Military
community throughout Petaluma to increase quality of life and decrease the cost of living; and
WHEREAS,the City seeks to create a Veteran&Active-duty Military Fare Free Pilot Program to run for a
period of six months or beyond if successful; and
WHEREAS, Increased usage of public transit, as is expected to result from this program, should reduce
GHG emissions as a result compared to travel via single occupant vehicle; and
WHEREAS,the City of Petaluma collects fare revenue necessary to help fund operations of the Petaluma
Transit system; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified funding to cover the costs for the Veteran&Active-duty Military fare
free pilot program through reimbursement of expenses with a maximum amount to be later allocated in the City
budget; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act(CEQA) under the common-sense exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),because it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed action could have a significant impact on the
environment as providing free bus fares for veterans and the active military will encourage them to ride the bus
as opposed to driving automobiles; and
WHEREAS, alternatively, the proposed action is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA), in accordance with the Public Resources Code § 21080.25 (Added 1-1-2021 pursuant to
SB 288), as the project will increase bus fares; and
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WHEREAS, Council approves staff to include the cost of the if the program is deemed successful upon
completion of the pilot period and continuation of the program is desired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby:
1. Declares that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as findings
of the City Council.
2. The proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)under the common-sense exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed action could have a significant impact on
the environment as providing free bus fares for veterans and the active military will encourage them to
ride the bus as opposed to driving automobiles. Alternatively, the proposed action is statutorily exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), in accordance with the Public Resources Code
§ 21080.25 (Added 1-1-2021 pursuant to SB 288), as the project will increase bus fares.
3. Authorizes staff to create a Veteran &Active-Duty Military Fare subsidy pilot program to run for a
period of 6 months and longer if successful.
4. Permit staff to be reimbursed for the costs of the program for fare reimbursement and marketing costs up
to an amount to be determined per the annual budget allocation process.
5. Finds that the program is necessary to meet the social needs of the community and is in the best interest
of the City and public.
6. Directs and designates the City Manager, or designee, to sign any related documentation or agreements
related to creating the Veteran&Active-Duty Military Fare Free Program.
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 Approved as to
the Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 241h day }fined by:
of January 2022,by the following vote: �gS�p��gggF
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AYES: Mayor Barrett,Barnacle,Fischer,Healy,King,McDonnell,Vice Mayor
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None DocuSigned by:
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