HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 17-7725-Supporting CA State Senate Bill 268 Amending BOD of LACMTARESOLUTION NO. 17-7725
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE BILL 268 AMENDING THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, as the regional transportation planner for all of Los Angeles County, MTA
serves the more than 9.6 million people — nearly one-third of California's residents — that live,
work, and play within its 1,433 -square -mile service area; and
WHEREAS, MTA develops and oversees transportation plans, policies, and funding
programs, both short-term and long-range solutions, which address the County's increasing
mobility, accessibility, and environmental needs. It is critical that the MTA Board serves the
needs of residents throughout the entire county; and
WHEREAS, under the current distribution of MTA Board members, the 87 cities, outside
the City of Los Angeles, which represent 52% of the county's total population, only represent
31% of the MTA Board. The current distribution of the MTA Board is unfair, and has resulted in
uneven allocation of resources and services; and
WHEREAS, Under current law, the County Transportation Commissions Act provides for
the creation of county transportation commissions in the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura, with various powers and duties relative to transportation
planning and funding; and
WHEREAS, Los Angeles MTA is the successor agency to the Southern California Rapid
Transit District and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, and provides
transportation planning, programming, and operations in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, Under current law, the authority is governed by a 14 -member Board of
Directors, including the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, two public members and one Los
Angeles City Council Member appointed by the Mayor, four members selected by the Los
Angeles County City Selection Committee, the five members of the Los Angeles Board of
Supervisors (BOS), and a non-voting member appointed by the Governor.
WHEREAS, SB 268 by Senator Tony Mendoza addresses the aforementioned issues by
This bill ensures that Board member seats fairly represent all areas of Los Angeles County when
allocating the distribution of local (approximately $2.6 billion annually), state, and federal funds,
as well as the organizing and delivery of transportation and transit services.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. To officially support SB 268 and direct staff to communicate with the State
Legislature the City's support for the bill and its aims.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-7725
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 2
FERN O VASQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
WARIA ALICIA DUARTE, MC
Deputy City Clerk
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held
vote, to wit:
Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
m the 13th day of June, 2017 by the following
AYES: Council Members: Pacheco, Ashton, Mayor Vasquez
NOES: Council Member: Saab
ABSENT: Council Member: None.
ABSTAIN: Council Member: Rodriguez
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MAMA ALICIA DUARTEr, CMC
Deputy City Clerk