HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-022 N.C.S. 03/02/2009Resolution No. 2009-022 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
SUPPORTING THE REQUEST FROIVI THE SECRETARY OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY
TO ENDORSE THE CALIFORNIA CONSENSUS PRINCIPLES
ON FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION FOR 2009
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2009, the current Federal Transportation Funding
Authorization Bill, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act -
A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA - LU) will expire; and,
WHEREAS, the new Congress and Administration will expectedly begin addressing the
Next authorization shortly after January 2009; and,
WHEREAS, replacing SAFETEA - LU will be a challenging process due to the decline
in the current economy that has negatively impacted transportation revenues; and,
WHEREAS, there is a strong need to present to California's Congressional Delegation a
list of principles whereby transportation issues such as congestion, project delivery, acceleration,
and goods movement can be addressed in such a manner to help restore the long-term growth of
our economy and well-being of our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, recognizing the importance that California speaks with a single voice on
the major issues that will affect its share of federal transportation funding, the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with a group of statewide stakeholders, has
developed a consensus on principles that should underpin the next transportation authorization,
the California Consensus on Federal Transportation Authorization for 2009 document; and,
WHEREAS, as of the beginning of 2009, more than 28 organizations have submitted
formal support for the document; and in an effort to strengthen its message to Congress, Caltrans
is seeking additional endorsements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council ofthe City of
Petaluma endorses the California Consensus Principles on Federal Transportation Authorization
for 2009.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charier of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ttipprolve~tl as to
Council of the City o1'Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2"d day of March, ~`, ~ farm:
2009, by the following vote:
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AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, l-Iarris, 1-lcaly, Babbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt ~J
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ~
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ABSTAIN: None ~ _~,-'' ~ 1
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Resolution No. 2009-022 N.C.S.