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RESOLUTION NO. -ll23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF ARROYO GRAND.E AS A
TRANSPORTATION PARTNER WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMMISSION'S CENTER FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the current patterns of land use in' many communities has
increased our dependence on the automobile and is largely responsible for the 2%
annual increase in vehicle miles traveled in the U. S.; and
WHEREAS, this dependence on the automobile results in increased pollutant
emissions., the loss of precious open space, the need for building and extending costly
roads and public services, the inequitable distribution of economic resources, and the
loss of a sense of community; and .
WHEREAS, appropriate mixed use, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian-oriented
development and redevelopment can reduce auto dependency and vehicle miles
traveled and create more livable and resource-efficient communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande contributes to its environment,
economic health, and sense of community by adopting land use policies that
encourage transit, bicycle, and pedestrian-oriented development and redevelopment;
and
WHEREAS, the Center of livable Communities provides assistance to cities and
counties through the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's Transportation Partners
program; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Partners program supports community
transportation solutions across the country through information services, technical
assistance, and recognition; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties that participate in the Transportation Partners
program receive recognition and support for their efforts to improve their land use
patterns and reduce their residents' dependence on the automobile; and
WHEREAS, the Center for livable Communities would lik.e to recognize the City
of Arroyo Grande as one of its Transportation Partners, which comes without cost to
the participating jurisdiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Arroyo Grande,
State of California, agrees to become a Transportation Partner with the local
Government Commission's Center for livable Communities.
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On motion of Council Member Lady , seconded by Council Member
Brandy , and on the following roll call vote, to wit: r
AYES: Council Members Lady, Brandy, Souza, and Mayor Dougall
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Fuller
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 25th day of June , 1 996.
ATTEST:
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NANCY A. A VIS, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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ROBERT L. HUNT, CITY MANAGER \..,.
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
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;. I, NANCY A. DAVIS, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County
of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under
penalty of perjury, that the foregoing Resolution No. 3153 is a
true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted
at a regular meeting of said Council on the 25th day of June, 1996.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed
this 28th day of June , 1996.
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NANCY A. DAVIS, CITY CLERK
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
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