HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-158 N.C.S. 11/21/2011 Resolution No. 2011 -158 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE
SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGARDING THE PROPOSED "ONE BAY AREA GRANT"
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) proposal; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has the following concerns regarding said proposal:
1. Restrictions on federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds.
2. Restricted use of funds in Priority Development Areas (PDAs).
3. Unclear requirements and inequity between rural and urban agencies in Supportive
Local Transportation and Land Use Policies.
4. Restrictions on Safe Routes to School funds.
WHEREAS, many other local agencies and the Sonoma County Transportation
Authority (SCTA) share the City's concerns; and,
WHEREAS, SCTA prepared and sent a letter dated September 20, 2011, to the
Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Committee (MTC) providing comments
on the OBAG proposal; and,
WHEREAS, staff fully supports SCTA's comments and recommends that the City
document its support in writing to the MTC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City hereby:
1. Concurs with and supports the SCTA written comments dated September 20, 2011,
and submitted to the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission.
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2. Directs staff to prepare a letter stating the City's support for the SCTA comments, to
be executed by the Mayor and transmitted to the Executive Director of the MTC with
copies to SCTA and the Association of Bay Area Governments.
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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 App f veil as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 21s day of November, ) orm:
2011, by the following vote:
City orney
AYES: Albertson, Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrett
ABSTAIN: None /
CtaaL ATTEST: '
City Clerk Mayor
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