HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 - Support of Measure MCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 6
July 25, 2006
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Public Works Department
Richard Edmonston
949 - 644 -3345 or redmonston @city.newport - beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: SUPPORT OF MEASURE M
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution supporting the renewal of Measure M.
DISCUSSION:
In 1990 Orange County voters approved Measure M, a half -cent local transportation
sales tax to be collected for 20 years. The revenue generated from Measure M has
been used to fund critical freeway, road and transit projects in Orange County. The
sales tax is set to expire in 2011, and with travel on our roads and highways expected
to increase some 39 percent by the year 2030, continued investment in Orange
County's transportation system is critical.
Since June 2005, a City elected official has participated in the "Super Committee" which
has met regularly to identify future projects and programs to be included in a renewed
Measure M. The City Council approved the Transportation Investment Plan for the
renewed Measure M on May 9, 2006.
In order to be placed on the November 2006 ballot, the proposed renewal of Measure
M must obtain support of a majority of Orange County cities, representing a majority of
the population of Orange County. The City Council is being asked at this time to adopt
a Resolution supporting the renewal of Measure M.
Prepared by:
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Richard M. Edmonston, P.E.
Transportation & Development Services
Submitted by:
KfG. Badum
Works Director
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE RENEWAL OF MEASURE M
WHEREAS, the citizens of Orange County approved passage of Measure
M in November 1990 authorizing the Orange County Transportation Authority to
administer a one -half of one percent transactions and use tax for transportation
improvements, applicable in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the County
of Orange; and
WHEREAS, Measure M has provided funding for numerous transportation
projects, including freeways, local roads, major streets, interchanges, the Metrolink
commuter train system, fare stabilization, traffic signals, and more; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of the one -half of one percent transactions and
use tax is set to expire in 2011, and
WHEREAS, The League of California Cities, Orange County Division
created a Super Committee of elected official and staff representatives from each city that
worked to coordinate city input to the Investment Plan and unanimously recommended
that the Investment Plan be placed before the voters of Orange County on November 7,
2006, ballot or as soon as is practical thereafter, and
WHEREAS, if approved by the voters, the renewal of Measure M would
authorize the collection of a one -half of one percent sales tax for a 30 -year period from
2011 to 2041, generating an anticipated total of $11 billion for local transportation
projects, and
WHEREAS, the renewal of Measure M would provide a long -term funding
source to help fight traffic congestion; improve local streets, major roads and highways,
expand transit services and provide transportation- related water quality improvements,
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WHEREAS, the renewal of Measure M would have significant local benefits
to the City of Newport Beach as it would allow for the widening of streets, the expansion
of intersections, the coordination of signals, and the development of a community bus
service for seniors and city community groups, and
WHEREAS, Public Utilities Code section 180206 (b) requires that the
Measure M Investment Plan be approved by the County Board of Supervisors and a
majority of the cities representing a majority of the population residing in the incorporated
areas of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, State of California, hereby supports the renewal of Measure M. the one-
half cent local transportation sales tax.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to transmit to the Orange County Transportation Authority a certified copy of this
Resolution.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Adopted this 25th day of July, 2006.
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Mayor