Resolution - 2008-61RESOLUTION NO.2008-61
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA DECLARING ITS OPPOSITION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) MEASURE
R — HALF CENT SALES TAX INCREASE FOR TRANSPORTATION
PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of West Covina is supportive of regional and statewide efforts to
relieve traffic congestion, promote public transportation, and improve public safety on our
highways; and
WHEREAS, on July .24, 2008, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (MTA) approved an ordinance for a one-half percent sales tax increase to be placed on
the November 2008 ballot for consideration by the voters of Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, Measure R calls for a 30-year countywide increase of one-half percent in the
sales tax that is expected to generate approximately $40 billion in sales tax revenue for
transportation projects, transit operations and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, Los Angeles County needs additional funding for vital transportation
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Measure R was not crafted with countywide consensus nor does it provide
an acceptable standard of long-term equity for all regions of Los Angeles County which will be
paying this new sales tax; and
WHEREAS, Measure R proponents rejected provisions that would guarantee a fair
distribution of transportation funds throughout the entire region; and
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to explore alternatives for generating transportation
revenues, planning, and funding transportation programs in Los Angeles County.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of West Covina hereby declares its opposition to Measure R as presented
by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); and
SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and forward a
copy to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments, and all federal, State, and Los Angeles County elected officials
representing West Covina; and
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and
adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 29th day of September 2008.
Mayor Sherri Lane
ATTEST:
City Clerk t aurie Carrico
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I, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY. CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina,
California, at a special meeting held thereof on the 29th day of September 2008, by the following
vote of the City Council:
AYES:
Herfert, Hernandez,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Sanderson
ABSTAIN:
None
Touhey, Lane
City Clerk daufrTe CamcW.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cit Attorney A old Alvarez-Glasman