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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 4454 1996-04-22 I I I RESOLUTION NO. ~/~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH INDICATING AGREEMENT TO BECOMING A TRANSPORTATION PARTNER WITH THE CENTER FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES WHEREAS, current patterns of land use in many communities increase peoples' dependence on the automobile and are largely responsible for the 2% annual increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States; 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 land use, transit-, bicycle- and pedestrian-oriented development can reduce auto dependency and VMT, and create more livable and resource efficient communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach has been identified by the Local Government Commission's Center for Livable Communities as contributing to its jurisdiction's environment, economic health and sense of community by adopting land use policies which encourage transit-, bicycle- and pedestrian-oriented development; and WHEREAS, the Center for Livable Communities provides assistance to cities 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 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 like to recognize the City of Seal Beach as one of it's Transportation Partners; and WHEREAS, this recognition comes without cost to the participating jurisdiction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach agrees to become a Transportation Partner with the Center for Livable Communities. PASSED, APPROVED AND AD~TED by the City Co at a meeting thereof held on the ~ ~ day of by the following vote: ity of Seal Beach ,1996, Resolution Number ~~ J AYES: Councilmembe NOES: ABSENT: VACANCY: I STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ) ) SS ) I, Joanne M. Yea, City Clerk of Seal Beach, Californi , resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number Clerk, passed, approved, and ad~~e City Council meeting thereof held on the day of (\ o he y certify that the foregoing on file in the office of the City ity 0 Seal Beach, at a regular J ,1996. I I