PREPARED BY: ALLAN A. PANGANIBAN DATE OF MEETING: 03/04/19
SUBJECT:
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PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.62 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE WEST CONTRA COSTA SUBREGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION PROGRAM (STMP)
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Introduce Ordinance; waive first reading of the Ordinance; conduct public hearing
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Fiscal Sustainability - New Revenue Enhancements is an adopted policy item under the FY2018-21 Council Priority Workplan, effective November 1, 2017.
CEQA Compliance Statement
Adoption and approval of the STMP fee are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code ? 21080(b)(8)(D) and 14 Cal. Code Regs. ? 15273(a), since they constitute the modification, restructuring or approval of a fee or charge needed to obtain funds for capital projects that are necessary only to maintain service within existing service areas within the City of San Pablo, pursuant to the findings set forth.
BACKGROUND
WCCTAC:
The West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC) is one of four Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs) in Contra Costa County and represents the West Contra Costa sub-area. The Committees were created in 1988 to guide transportation projects and programs included in the Measure C, one-half (1/2) cent, transportation sales tax approved by Contra Costa voters. Measure C was succeeded by Measure J in 2004.
WCCTAC is a public agency, governed by a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the following member agencies: the cities of El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo; Contra Costa County; and the transit operators, AC Transit, BART and WestCAT. WCCTAC's operating revenues are derived from dues paid by member agencies as well as from numerous grants.
WCCTAC aims to improve the transportation system in West Contra Costa through the development and coordination of transp...
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