RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM TO SUPPORT IN CONCEPT SENATE BILL 1196
(AS AMENDED APRIL 4, 2022) EXPANDING DEFINITION OF
A STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ELIGIBLE
OPERATOR TO INCLUDE ANAHEIM TRANSPORTATION
NETWORK, AS SPECIFIED
WHEREAS, the State Transit Assistance (STA) Program provides a source of state funding to eligible public transportation operators and other transportation agencies in order to support their local and regional transit operating and capital needs; and WHEREAS, according to the California State Controller’s Office, more than 160 agencies are eligible to receive State Transit Assistance (STA) Program funding and are included on the agency’s disbursement list; and
WHEREAS, Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) is recognized as a federal and municipal transportation agency, deemed qualified to seek grant opportunities from the State of California; and
WHEREAS, ATN is a public transit provider for certain areas in the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, and portions of Garden Grove; and
WHEREAS, as the City of Anaheim continues to grow, the need to provide residents, our local workforce employees and millions of visitors with convenient transportation options becomes essential; and
WHEREAS, the economic vitality of all neighborhoods depends on transportation options that connect our residents to their jobs – particularly in the hospitality industry, as well as to other destinations throughout the city and the region; and WHEREAS, ATN is not currently included as a STA-eligible operator and therefore cannot receive STA program funding consistent with other eligible public transit operators in California; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill (SB) 1196 (As Amended April 4, 2022) would expand the definition of a STA-eligible operator to include ATN, as specified (current bill amendment language indicating, in pertinent part, “… if its bylaws are revised to increase transparency and accountability, including to provide for the appointment of its board of directors by the Anaheim City Council.”); and
WHEREAS, becoming a STA-eligible operator would provide funding to ATN consistent with other public transit operators in California and the opportunity to increase transportation service options; and
WHEREAS, this eligibility legislation would increase overall the amount of resources available for transit services in the Orange County region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Anaheim, to support in concept Senate Bill 1196 (As Amended April 4, 2022) expanding the definition of a State Transit Assistance Program eligible operator to include Anaheim Tranportation Network, as specified in the eligibility legislation.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this _______day of ___________ 2022, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ANAHEIM
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM