CC - 1973-87 - Opposing Proposal for a 6.5 billion Mass transit Plan•
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
PROPOSAL FOR A $6.5 BILLION MASS TRANSIT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Southern California Regional Rapid Transit
District has proposed a $6.5 billion mass transit plan; and
WHEREAS, the RTD plan comtemplates no major improvements
in service to the San Gabriel Valley, and the proposed improvements
in service largely reflect an effect to sustain and expand commercial
and industrial development in Central Los Angeles without regard to
the San Gabriel Valley; and
WHEREAS, the RTD plan, as proposed, will do little to
reduce smog in view of the fact that Environmental Protection Agency
studies indicate that the second family car and some primary family
cars traveling short distances are major smog contributors which
would not be substantially reduced;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Rosemead go on record as opposing new taxes to San Gabriel
Valley residents to support the RTD plan, and further urge valley
officials to withhold support from the present proposal but instead
seek sound alternatives to provide a transportation program designed
to serve the Southern California area at cost commensurate with benefit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be
sent to San Gabriel Valley Cities, the Board of Supervisors of Los
Angeles County, the Assemblymen and Senators in the State Legislature
from the San Gabriel Valley as well as the press and radio and
television media.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of August, 1973
ATTEST:
C y Clerk Mayor
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I, JENNY DAVENPORT, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution-No. 73-87 is a full, true, and
correct copy of the Resolution adopted at the regular meeting of the
Rosemead City Council by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike, Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Clerk