Resolution - 8405Y 4i
RESOLUTION NO. 8405
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
• CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION FIGHT GRIDLOCK ORDINANCE AND
EXPENDITURE PLAN
WHEREAS, maintaining and improving the operation of our
aging and deteriorating transportation system is essential to
preserving our standard of living and economic vitality and
curent revenues are not sufficient to meet current and future
needs; and
WHEREAS, new street, highway, and transportation
improvements of at least an additional $7.5 billion are needed
for cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, approval of a one-half cent sales tax increase
would generate enough revenue to finance essential transportation
projects contained in the Fight Gridlock Plan; and
WHEREAS, the State of California and the federal
government alone cannot solve the transportation problems in Los
Angeles County and local jurisdictions must develop and implement
new local funding programs; and
WHEREAS: Los Angeles County may forfeit as much as $1
billion over a ten-year period in new revenues generated by the
proposed gas tax increase because we will not be able to match
state funds available for highways, streets, and roads; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Transportation
Commission has developed a countywide consensus on: (1) the
essential projects to adequately deal with current and
anticipated traffic congestion; and (2) a proposed Fight Gridlock
Ordinance and Expenditure Plan to fund the implementation of
these essential projects; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Transportation
Commission is requesting the City of West Covina to support the
placement of the Fight Gridlock Ordinance and Expenditure Plan
on the ballot for voter approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Covina
City Council hereby approves the Fight Gridlock Ordinance and
Expenditure Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West Covina City
Council urges the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to
designate the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission as the
Los Angeles County LOCAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.
That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution.
• ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 18th day of September ,
1989.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina at a
regular meeting therof held on the 18th day of September ,
• 1989, by the following vote of the Coul:
AYES: Councilmembers: Tarozzi, McFadden, Manners, Bacon
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Lewis
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney/
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