HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-27 - RESOLUTIONS - PROP 51 TRAFFIC BUS ACT (2)RESOLUTION NO. 02-129
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 51,
THE TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF AND SAFE SCHOOL BUS ACT
WHEREAS, traffic congestion threatens the well being, safety, and quality of life for the
residents of the City of Santa Clarita; and
WHEREAS, air and water quality are degraded by the heavy use of vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita would greatly benefit from State investment in
projects that reduce traffic congestion, provide additional public transportation, improve water
and air quality, and create better transportation for senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, a ballot initiative that includes funds to help reduce traffic congestion and
improve school bus safety has been proposed; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this initiative would not otherwise reduce funds that the City
of Santa Clarita can obtain from State sources; and
WHEREAS, this funding measure is designed not to raise taxes, to reallocate a very
small part of the State General Fund to solve transportation problems; and
WHEREAS, this measure will only operate during times of rapid growth and
development; and
WHEREAS, this measure is currently scheduled to appear on the November 2002 ballot;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Santa Clarita as follows:
SECTION 1: The City of Santa Clarita supports the intent of Proposition 51 and
encourages City residents to support the ballot initiative at the polls in November 2002.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to transmit copies of this
resolution to Governor Gray Davis, State Senator William J. "Pete" Knight, State Senator Tom
McClintock, Assembly Member George Runner, Assembly Member Keith Richman, the League
of California Cities, and the Planning and Conservation League.
SECTION 3: The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his/her
signature to this Resolution, signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, and the City Clerk, or his/her duly appointed Deputy, is directed to attest hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of August, 2002.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )as.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 27th day of August, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Smyth, Weste, McLean, Kellar, Ferry
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK
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