HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2004-121 RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF INCENTIVES FOR COMMERCIAL SHIPPING COMPANIES
AND CARGO OWNERS TO USE EXTENDED GATE HOURS AT AREA PORTS
WHEREAS, the San Gabriel Valley is located at the crossroads of no fewer than five major Southern
California highways; and
WHEREAS, two of those highways - State Route 60 and State Route 10 - are used as a major
east/west corridor for commercial transportation purposes to and from the Port of Los Angeles and
the Port of Long Beach; and
WHEREAS, most usage of the port terminals and state highways occurs during the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the traffic congestion during these hours severely impacts commuters and residents of
the San Gabriel Valley, delaying commerce and forcing traffic on to city streets; and
'WHEREAS, the air quality during these hours is unhealthy and could exceed federal standards
threatening the award of federal funds for certain projects; and
WHEREAS, use of extended port terminal hours for commercial shipping and transportation purposes
could reduce traffic during peak travel periods and curb emission levels throughout the entire day,
NOW, THEREF014E, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar SUPPORTS
the creation of incentives for commercial shipping companies and cargo owners to use extended gate
hours at area port terminals and commends Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal for his efforts on this
issue; and directs the following:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar shall adopt the Resolution and the City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption
SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar asks all state and local elected officials
and Diamond Bar residents to support creation of incentives for commercial shipping companies and
cargo owners to use extended gate hours at area port terminals
SECTION 3. That City Staff shall forward a copy of the certified resolution to the following:
Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal, Chair, Select Committee on California Ports
Norman Fassler-Katz, Senior Consultant, Select Committee on California Ports
Assemblyman Bob Pacheco, Senator Bob Margett, League of California Cities, L.A.
Division, and others.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April , 2004
I, TOMMYE CRIBBINS, Asst. City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, California do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar, California, at its regular meeting held on the 6th day of April ,
2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Chang, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Herrera,
M/Zirbes
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Tommye t ribbins, Asst= City C;ark
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
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