HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 2005 2329 2005 0518RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -2329
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING GROWTH OPTIONS
FOR THE 21st CENTURY'S (GO21'S) STATEMENT OF
PRINCIPLES
WHEREAS, Growth Options for the 21st Century (Go21) is a
non - profit, public interest organization dedicated to improving
the quality of life for all Americans and building a stronger
economy by promoting increased use of freight rail
transportation as an alternative to continued reliance on an
already overcrowded highway system; and
WHEREAS, Go2l's mission is based on the following
principles:
• Growing freight volumes will make congestion worse on our
overcrowded highways;
• Freight transportation and quality of life are directly
connected;
• Freight rail improves the quality of life;
• Rail relieves highway gridlock and makes highways safer;
• Rail is fuel efficient and better for the environment;
and
• Rail yields substantial economic benefits for shippers
and taxpayers.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. To support the Go21 mission of building a
stronger economy, effective solutions to highway congestion, a
cleaner environment, and improved quality of life by advocating
for increased use of freight railroad transportation, including:
• Removal of trucks from the roadways; and
• Enhancement of rail infrastructure to handle increased
use of freight transportation; and
• Proposal of grade separated rail crossings.
SECTION 2. To support Go21's Statement of Principles.
Resolution No. 2005 -2329
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be
filed in the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Itfenste , City Clerk
Resolution No. 2005 -2329
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk of the City of
Moorpark, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing Resolution No. 2005 -2329 was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held
on the 18th day of May, 2005, and that the same was adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin
and Mayor Hunter
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 8th
day of June, 2005.
!J J I
Deborah S. Traffenste City Clerk
(seal)