CC - 2008-67 - Opposing Measure R on the BallotCITY OF ROSEMEAD
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING MEASURE R ON THE
NOVEMBER 4, 2008 BALLOT (LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES TAX INCREASE)
The Rosemead City Council, California (hereafter referred to as the City Council) does
resolve as follows:
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, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City oppose Measure R on the
November 4, 2008 ballot.
b) Direct Copies of this resolution be sent to cities and councils of government within Los
Angeles County.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14`h day of October 2008
JOHN TRAN
MAYOR
AS TO FORM;
ATTEST: ,i JACL
GLORIA MOLLEDA CL TY ORNEY
CITY CLERK Bonif Bonny Garcia
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
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1, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution 2008-67 being:
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING
MEASURE 11 ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 13ALLOT (LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ONE-
HALF PERCENT SALES TAX INCREASE)
was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City Council on the 14th of
October, 2008, by the following vote to wit:
Yes:Clark, Low, Nunez, Taylor, Tran
No:None
Abstain: None
Absent:None
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Gloria Molleda
City Clerk