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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 1999-06-16 (5) r- RESOLUTION NO. 3336 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TmURON RECOMMENDING THE CREATION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WATER TRANSIT AUTHORITY WITH EMPHASIS ON THE ENCOURAGEMENT, EXPANSION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATER TRANSIT SERVICES TO TIrnURON AND NORTH BAY COUNTIES WHEREAS, the California State Senate has directed the Bay Area Council and Bay Area Economic Forum to create a Blue Ribbon Task Force to form a regional action plan for water transit on San Francisco Bay for the 21" Century; and WHEREAS, said Task Force has issued its report; and WHEREAS, the residents of the Town of Tiburon have enjoyed the considerable benefits of water transit through the Red and White, and Blue and Gold ferry services, and appreciate the considerable convenience, beauty, energy efficiency, economic benefits, and emergency importance of water transit to our community; and - WHEREAS, the Town of Tiburon seeks continued improvements along the lines of the report such as increased frequency, improved facilities, expanded service to wider locations around the bay area; and WHEREAS, the Town ofTiburon wishes to encourage water transit facilities in other North Bay communities; and WHEREAS, the realization of expanded and improved water transit facilities will help to alleviate the automobile traffic congestion and air pollution resulting from automobile traffic that is such a pressing issue in Tiburon, Marin County, and other North Bay Counties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon endorses the formation of the San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority, and strongly recommends that this Authority take reasonable action to increase the frequency, improve the service and facilities, and expand the service area of water transit for Tiburon, and to include expansion to both South Bay and North Bay communities. '"' Town ofTiburon Resolution No.3336 Page 1 June 16, 1999 - PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon on June 16, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: COUNClLMEMBERS: Bach, Gram, Hennessy, Matthews, Thompson COUNClLMEMBERS: None COUNClLMEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: I DIANE L. CRANE, TOWN CLERK ".... water transit reso.doc -- Town ofTiburon Resolution No,3336 Page 2 June 16, 1999