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FROM; Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee :. Costa
(Supervisor Millie Greenberg, Chaim 3 u
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DATE, MAY 10, 2004
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SUBJECT: LETTER ON AB 2024 AND PORT CONGESTION
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Beard to sign letters to legislators supporting the congestion
relief efforts at parts and railyards in AB 2024 (Bermudez, D-Norwalk),
FISCAL IMPACT
NONE. The bill does not require Contra Costa County to take any actions.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
The County's platform for transportation legislation includes the goal of reducing the
impacts of traffic congestion, noise, and air pollution on the neighborhoods adjacent to
ports and railyards. AB 2024, introduced by Assemblymember Rudy Bermudez(D),would
require the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing to develop incentives for
shippers to move their truck and rail freight to and from ports during off-peak traffic hours,
and to develop disincentives for moving the freight during peak hours. These measures, if
I plemented, will help reduce peak-hour traffic congestion in the areas around ports and
ailyar s. This in turn will reduce these facilities' impacts in terms of congestion,noise and
it pollution on the surrounding neighborhoods.
CONTIN ECJ ON ATTACHMENT: X YES
RE OMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR X RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
AP ROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE (S): Supervisor Millie Greenberg c°Su ervisar Gayle B. Ullkema
ACTION F BOARD ON Yhy 25, 2004 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT � ) ANIS CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
SHOWN.
Contact: John Greltzer(925/335-1201)
2004
CC,. Community Development Department (CDD) ATTESTED May 2�,
JOHN SWEETEN, CLERK OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY , DEPUTY
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LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR AB 2024 AND PORT CONGESTION
May 10, 2004
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BACKGROUNDIREASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
The bill would require the Secretary to submit these recommended measures to the
Legislature in a report by January 1, 20036.
The bill also requires the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach to develop specific
performance measures to gauge whether shippers are complying with the measures.
The Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee recommends the Board support
the efforts recommended in the bill to develop incentives and disincentives for shifting
freight traffic to off-peak hours. The Committee refrained from recommending a support
position on the entire bill because of the requirements the bill places on the two specific
ports, which are outside the Board's jurisdiction. The Committee believes the bill's other
component, the development of statewide measures to move more port-related truck and
rail traffic to off-peak hours, would relieve congestion on the transportation routes serving
ports and would benefit the residents of Contra Costa County and other nearby areas such
as neighborhoods adjacent to the Port of Oakland.
Assemblymember Bermudez introduced the bill to address long-standing neighborhood
concerns with peak-hour congestion at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. Similar
concerns have been expressed for years by neighborhoods impacted by the Port of
Oakland. Sparked by the Oakland concerns, Senator Don Perata in 2003 introduced SB
887 that would have created a wide range of requirements for addressing ports' impacts on
surrounding neighborhoods. However, the high estimated cost of its programs led Senator
Perata to drop the bill in light of the state's fiscal crisis. AB 2024, the bill reviewed here by
the Transportation,Water and Infrastructure Committee,would lead to the development of
a specific set of measures that could be used in the future to alleviate such impacts in port
and railyard areas. The bill only requires the report. It contains no requirements that any
ports or shippers implement the measures to be recommended to the Legislature. The bill,
and the report it would generate, is seen as a first step in developing ways to reduce the
impacts described above.
Attachments 1 through 4 are draft letters recommended for the Chair's signature.
Attachment 5 is the full text of AB 2024.
CONSEQUENCES
NONE from a Board decision not to send the letters. If the bill fails to pass, however, the
consequence will be a further delay in dealing with the congestion and air quality impacts
of traffic generated by our ports and railyards.
ATTACHMENT 1
The Board of Supervisors Contra John sweeten
County Administration Building 6�'"� }off Cisrk of the Board
651 Pine street, Roorr 106 Costa
Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Cour:'!Administrator
(925}3�5-19(3'J
John G€8s'a,1st District
Gayle S.Uilkema,2nd district E
i€€ie Greenberg,3rd District 3 1
Mark deSau€r4€ar,4th District ;
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Federal D.Glover,5th District
May 25, 2004
The Honorable Rudy Bermudez
56"Assembly District
State Capitol, P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0056
Dear Assemblyrnernber Bermudez:
The Board of Supervisors today authorized ane to express our support for the statewide
provisions for port-related freight relief contained in AB 2024.
These provisions require the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing to prepare
recommendations for incentives that would induce shippers to move port-related cargo during
off-peak traffic hours, thereby reducing rush-hour congestion into and out of ports and reducing
the impacts of such traffic on surrounding streets, highways and neighborhoods.
The Board of Supervisors believes such a program would benefit our county's residents and
commuters, as well as residents of neighboring counties who are affected by such impacts, such
as those who live near the Port of Oakland.
The Board has refrained from endorsing the entire bill because it also requires two specific ports
in Los Angeles and Long :Beach to take specific actions. The Board is reluctant to support
legislation that places specific requirements on entities in other counties. However, the Board
believes the bill's other component— development of the port-related congestion relief measures
for statewide use—are worth pursuing.
Thank you for your efforts to improve the quality of life for communities adjacent to port areas.
Sincerely,
Federal D. Glover, Chair
Board of Supervisors
FGVC
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S.Hoffman,County Administrator's Office
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ATTACHMENT 2
The Board of Supervisors Contra John Sweeten
County Administration Building Clark of the ward
651 Pins Street, Room 106 Uo t County and
Martinez.California X34553-1203 County Administrator
{925!385-1900
John Glola,1st District
Gayle S.tlllkerna,2nd District yi .
Millie Greenberg,3rd District
Mark DeSaulnler,4th District /r '
Federal D.Glover,5th District
May 25, 2004
The Honorable Guy Houston
15"`Assembly District
State Capitol, Room 4208
PCS Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249
Dear Assemblymember Houston;
The Board of Supervisors today authorized me to urge your support for the statewide provisions
for port-related freight relief contained in AB 2024 by Asseniblymember Berrnudez.
The bill would require the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing to prepare
recommendations for incentives that would induce shippers to move port-related cargo during
off-peak traffic hours, thereby reducing rush-hour congestion into and out of ports and reducing
the impacts of such traffic on surrounding streets, highways and neighborhoods.
The Board of Supervisors believes such a program would benefit our county's residents and
commuters, as well as residents of neighboring counties who are affected by such impacts, such
as those who live near the Port of Oakland.
The Board has refrained from endorsing the entire bill because it also requires two specific parts
in Los Angeles and Long Beach to tape specific actions. The Board is reluctant to support
legislation that places specific requirements on entities in other counties. However, the Board
believes the bill's other component— development of the port-related congestion relief measures
for statewide use—are worth pursuing.
Please do what you can to support the development of these measures. Thank you for your
continuing efforts to improve the quality of life in Contra Costa County.
Sincerely,
Federal D. Glover, Chair
Board of Supervisors
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ATTAC H M ENS' 3
The Baird of Supervisors Contra John Sweeten
County Administration Building Cierk of theBoard
651 Pine street,Room 10 Costaand
Martinez,California 94553-1293 County administrator
County
_ u� #ty (525)935.1900
John�lola,1st District iaw� €�
Gayle S.t311kerma,2nd district
Av r
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Wille Greenberg,3rd District
Mark DeSaulnler,4th District ft �
Federal D.Glover,5th District
May 25, 2004
The Honorable Lona Hancock
14 I Assembly Distract
State Capitol, P.C . Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0014
Dear Assemblymember Hancock:
The Board of Supervisors today authorized me to urge your support for the statewide previsions
for port-related freight relief contained in AB 2024 by Assemblymember Bermudez.
The ball would require the secretary of Business, Transportation and Mousing to prepare
recommendations for incentives that would induce shippers to move port-related cargo during
off-peak traffic hours, thereby reducing rush-hour congestion into and out of ports and reducing
the impacts of such traffic on surrounding streets,highways and neighborhoods.
The Board of supervisors believes such a program would benefit our county's residents and
commuters, as well as residents of neighboring counties who are affected by such impacts, such
as these who lave near the Fort of Oakland.
The Board has refrained from endorsing the entire ball because it also requires two specific ports
in Los Angeles and Long Beach to take specific actions, The Board is reluctant to support
.legislation that places specific requirements on entities in other counties. However, the Board
believes the bill's other component— development of the port-related congestion relief measures
for statewide use—are worth pursuing.
Please do what you can to support the development of these measures. "Thank you for your
continuing efforts to improve the duality of life in Contra Costa County.
Sincerely,
Federal D. Glover, Chair
Board of Supervisors
l;GVC
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S.Hoffman,County Administrator's Office
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ATTACHMENT 4
The o rd of Supervisors Contra John Sweeten
County Administration SuiUng � Clerk Qt the Boa,
851 Pine Street,Room G Cosand
Martirez,California 94553-1293 County Administrator
JohnCxlola,1st District (925)335-1900
County
Gayle B.Ulikerna,2nd District
Mlille Greenberg,3rd Districti'�`P-dV--°- �
Mark De sau€rtler 4t,District
Federal D.Glover,5tii District (
May 25, 2004
The Honorable Toe Canciam.illa
11 f"Assembly District
State Capitol,P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0011
Dear Assemblymember Canciamilla:
The Board of Supervisors today authorized me to urge your support for the statewide Previsions
for port-related freight relief contained in AB 2024 by Assemblyernber Bermudez.
The bill would require the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing to prepare
recommendations for incentives that would induce shippers to move port-related cargo during
off-peak traffic hours, thereby reducing rush-hour congestion into and out of ports and reducing
the impacts of such traffic on surrounding streets,highways and neighborhoods.
The Board of Supervisors believes such a program would benefit our county's residents and
commuters, as well as residents of neighboring counties who are affected by such impacts, such
as those who live near the Port of Oakland.
The Board has refrained from endorsing the entire bill because it also requires two specific ports
in Los Angeles and f,ong Beach to take specific actions. The Board is reluctant to support
legislation that places specific requirements on entities in other counties. However, the Board
believes the bill's other component— development of the port-related congestion relief measures
for statewide use 4..are worth pursuing.
Please do what you can to support the development of these measures. Thank you for your
continuing efforts to improve the quality of life in Contra Costa County.
Sincerely,
Federal D. Glover, Chair
Board of Supervisors
FG\JC
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ATTACHlVlENT 5
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 28, 2004
CALIFORNIA LEGISLA'rl.Tttl--2003-04 REGULAR SESSION
ASSEMBLY SILL No. 2024
Introduced by Assembly Member Bermudez
.February 13, 2004
An act to add Chapter 4.8 (commencing with Section 2195) to
Division 3 of the Streets and Highways Cade,relating to transportation,
and deelar'
LEGISLK IVE CUUNSEI:S DIGEST
AB 2024, as amended, Bermudez. Forts: transportation network.
Existing law provides that the .Department of Transportation in the
Business,Transportation and Housing Agency has full possession and
control of all state highways. Existing law requires the department to
engage in various transportation planning activities,including activities
related to identification of intermodal corridors of economic
significance.
This bill would require the Peart of Los Angeles and the fort of Long
Beach to develop metrics to gauge adherence to the certain state goals
relative to utilization of avid congestion at ports and to collect statistics
regarding compliance with federal, state, and local efforts to achieve
certain relaters objectives, thereby imposing a state-mandated local
program. The bill mjould also require the Secretary of the Business,
Transportation and Housing Agency to prepare recommendations-for implement additional
incentives for movement of part-related cargo during off-peak hours,
disincentives for movement of port-related cargo during-off-pe€k peak
hours,-- andat,my hours for operation of port terminals, railroads,
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trucks,
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trucks, and distribution centers, and other related matters. The gill
would require the recommendations to be submitted to the Legislature
in a report by January
1, 2006. The bill would require the cost of the report to be borne by
assessments on the ports.
tie
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local
agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that
reimbursement, including the creation of a State Mandates Claims
Fund to pay the coasts of mandates that do not exceed $1,000,000
statewide and ether procedures for claims whose statewide costs exceed
$1,000,000.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates
determines that the bill contains coasts mandated by the state,
reimbursement for those coasts shall be made pursuant to these statutory
provisions.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no yes.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
1 SECTION I. The Legislature finds and declares all of the
2 following:
3 (a) California's maritime ports play an integral role in the
4 state's economy, providing the focal paint for importation of
5 foreign goads and exportation of California goods.
6 (b) California consumers and businesses rely heavily on the
z maritime industry and the ports to transport goods for use
8 throughout the state.
9 (c) In 2000, 248 billion imports entered the United States
10 through California's ports. With more than three hundred fifty
I billion dollars ($350,000,000,000) in international commerce,
12 California's economy depends on trade. More than one in seven
13 California jobs is tied to trade.
14 (d) Consumer demand for goads is essential to growth of the
15 California economy, however, the increase in cargo movement
16 resulting from increasedd commerce and a growing economy poses
17 significant challenges.
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1 (e) The increasing amount of cargo movement through the
2 ports has created traffic congestion and higher emissions levels
3 during peak commuter traffic hours. This congestion and air
4 pollution is a result of the current system that encourages traffic to
5 move during pear hours.
6 (f) The transportation network must be modernized to
7 encourage the flow of goods during off-peak hours and to thereby
8 also reduce air emissions, 'Modernization of the transportation
9 network cannot be accomplished incrementally, as all parts of the
10 network must work together to redirect traffic.
11 (g) Off-peak use of the transportation network must be
12 supported by all sectors of the transportation industry.
13 (h) The transportation industry roust employ comprehensive,
14 strict security mechanisms that ensure the safety of communities
15 in the vicinity of the ports and that protect valuable cargo.
16 SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to do all of the
17 following:
18 (a) To create an intermodal transportation system that
19 encourages all participants to utilize transportation facilities
20 during off-peak hours in order to streamline the movement of
21 cargo from the ports to distribution centers and to prevent an
22 increase in environmental concerns in the vicinity of the ports.
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24 bet—eft peak md neftpeak
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26 and
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33
34
35 (b) To develop structural improvements to the intermodal
36 system that will enable movement of increased volumes of cargo
37 through operational efficiencies, ,greater utilization of alternative
38 transportation systems, and the introduction of new technologies,
39 SEC. 3. Chapter 4.8 (commencing with Section 2195) is
40 added to Division 3 of the Streets and Highways Cade,to read:
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2
3 2195. The Part ref Los Angeles and the Port of Lang Beach
4 shall develop metrics to gauge adherence to the state goals in
5 Section 2 of'the statute enacting this chapter and shall collect
6 statistics regarding compliance with federal, state, and local
7 efforts to achieve all of the following.
8 (a) Utilization of cuff-peak hours at port terminals.
9 (b) Utilization of distribution centers during off-peak fours.
1€3 (c) Utilization of rail facilities.
11 (d) Appointments made at port terminals during peak and
12 o,-peak hours.
13 (e) Appointments honored at port terminals during peak and
14 off-peak hours.
15 2196. The Business, Transportation and Housing Agency
16 shall prepare recommendations _o_ ne .,..,;�a...f. _---•-_-, �,--
17
requ4ftd to implement measures including,but not limited to, the
18 following:
19 (a) xneR Lives Additional incentives for movement of
20 port-related cargo during off-peak hours.
21 (b) Disincentives for movement of port-related cargo during
22 epees peak hours.
23 (c) Nxiidatetf hettrs--Fours for operation of part terminals,
24 railroads,trucks, and distribution centers.
25 (d) Ghwiges in to increase compliance with the
26 appointment system.
27 (e) Technology and operation upgrades.
28 2446-.
29 In developing its recommendations, the Business,
30 7}ansportatlon and Housing Agency shall consider comments
31 from impacted employees and include a summary of those
32 comments in the report prepared pursuant to Section 2197.
33 2197. The recommendations shall be incorporated into a
34 report to be submitted to the Legislatures iifi-s: ° months �a
35 on or before January 1, 2006.
36 X3=1-
37 2195. The cast of the report shall be borne by assessments on
38 the ports.
39 SEC. is aet is an
40 ,
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1 Within the*neaning va rii iav Ly-f.• of Constitution �
2 .
3 in order- to quieldy
4 improveme
parts,
6 ,S`EC. 4. Notwithstanding Section 17610 of the Government
7 Code, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this
8 act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local
9 agencies and school districts for those casts shall be made
1€1 pursuant to fart 7 (commencing with Section 17500) ofDivision
11 4 of Title 2 of the Government Cade. If the statewide cost of the
12 claim for reimbursement does not exceed one million dollars
13 ($1,000,000), reimbursement shall be made from the State
14 Mandates Claims Fund.
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The Beard of Supervisors Contra
Costa John Sweeten
Cierk of the Board
County Ad;�;nistration SuiEding and
651 Dine Street, Room 106
Martinez,C a1ltGrrkia 94553 12$3 County Administrator
County
( �nt J (925)335-1500
John Mole,1st District ,,, {� JV
Gayle S.Ullketna,2nd District k z
Millie Greenberg,3rd District
Mark DeSaulnier,4th District
Federal 0.Glover,5th District I c pl
May 25, 2004
The Honorable Rudy Bermudez
56th Assembly District
State Capitol,P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 942490056
Dear Assemblymember Bermudez.
The Board of Supervisors today authorized me to express our support for the statewide
provisions for port-related freight relief contained in AB 2024.
These provisions require the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing to prepare
recommendations for incentives that would induce shippers to move port-related cargo during
off=peakk traffic hours, thereby reducing rush-hour congestion into and out of parts and reducing
the impacts of such traffic on surrounding streets,highways and neighborhoods,
The Board of Supervisors believes such a program would benefit our county's residents and
coninluters, as well as residents of neighboring counties who are affected by such impacts, such
as those who live near the Port of Oakland.
The Board has refrained from endorsing the entire bill because it also requires two specific ports
in Los Angeles and Long Beach to take specific actions. The Board is reluctant to support
legislation that places specific requirements on entities in other counties. However, the Board
believes the bill's other component— development of the port-related congestion relief measures
for statewide use--are worth pursuing.
Thank you for your efforts to improve the quality of life for communities adjacent to port areas.
Si_g ,erely,
E
Fe oral D.` Mover, Chair
Bdard of Supervisors
FGVC
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D.Barry,Community Development Director
S.Hoffman,County Administrator's Office
M.Watts,Smith Watts Company
The Board of Supervisors Contra
John Sweeten
County Administration Building Clerk of the Board
551 Pine Street, Roorr.106 Costa
and
Martinez,California 94553-1293 County County Adm-190ator
(925j 335-1000
Jahn Clola,1st District
Gayle B.Ulikems,2nd District r
Millie Greenberg,3rd Distract / k� 0
Mark DeSaulnler,4th District
Federal 0.Glover,5th District a �+
ry LnL+ik'
May 25, 2004
The Honorable Guy Houston
I5t" Assembly District
State Capitol,Room.4208
PG Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249
Dear Assemblymember Houston:
The Board of Supervisors today authorized me to urge your support for the statewide provisions
for port-related freight relief contained in AB 2024 by Assemblymember Bermudez.
The bill would require the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing to prepare
recommendations for incentives that would induce shippers to move port-related cargo during
off-peak traffic hours, thereby reducing rush-hour congestion into and out of ports and reducing
the impacts of such traffic on surrounding streets,highways and neighborhoods.
The Board of Supervisors believes such a program would benefit our county's residents and
commuters, as well as residents of neighboring counties who are affected by such impacts, such
as those who live near the Port of Oakland.
The Board has refrained from endorsing the entire bill because it also requires two specific ports
in Los Angeles and Long Beach to take specific actions. The Board is reluctant to support
legislation that places specific requirements on entities in other counties. However, the Board
believes the bill's other component— development of the port-related congestion relief measures
for statewide use—are worth pursuing.
Please do what you can to support the development of these measures. Thank you for your
continuing efforts to improve the quality of life in Contra Costa County.
Sincerely,
' 1"
. ederal D. Glover, Chair
Board of Supervisors
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The Board of Supervisors Contra
John sweeten
County Administration BuHding Costa
Glerk of the Board
and
65' Pine Street,toom 105 County Administrator
mar'"nez,Ca ifornia 94553-1293 County (925)335-1900
John Gioia,1st District
Gayle B.Uiikerna,2nd District
Millie Greenberg, =�'� ,
9,3rd District
Mark DeSau€n€er,4th District
Federal D.{Mover,5th District jl
May 25, 2004
The Honorable Loni Hancock
14t"Assembly District
Mate Capitol,P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0014
Dear Assemblymember Hancock:
The Beard of Supervisors today authorized me to urge your support for the statewide provisions
for port-related freight relief contained in AB 2024 by Assemblymeber Bermudez.
The `Dill would require the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing to prepare
recommendations for incentives that would induce shippers to move port-related cargo during
off-peak traffic hours, thereby reducing rush-hour congestion into and out of ports and reducing
the impacts of such traffic on surrounding streets, highways and neighborhoods.
The Board of Supervisors believes such a program would benefit our county's residents and
commuters, as well as residents of neighboring counties who are affected by such impacts, such
as those who live near the Port of Oakland.
The Board has refrained from endorsing the entire bill because it also requires two specific ports
in Los Angeles and Long Beach to take specific actions. The Board is reluctant to support
legislation that places specific requirements on entities in other counties. However, the Board
believes the bill's ether component—development of the port-related congestion relief measures
for statewide use—are worth pursuing.
Please do what you can to support the development of these measures. Thank you for your
continuing efforts to improve the quality of life in Contra Costa County.
Sincerely,
f
ederal b. Glover, Chair
Board of Supervisors
FG\TC
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S.Hoffman, County Administrator's Office
M.watts,Smith watts Company
The Board of Supervisors Contra
Jahn Sweeten
County Adrn;nistration Buildinc Clark of the Board
651 Pine Street, Room 1016 Costa and
County
" County Administrator
Miartinez,CallVtornla 04553-`293 u nt / (926)335-1900
Dt Y
John Glole,.st istric
Gayle B.Ulikema,2nd District
Millie Greenberg,3rd District
Mark DeSauinier,4th District
Federal D.Glover,5th District
May 25, 2004
The Honorable Joe Canciamilla
11'h Assembly District
State Capital, P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0011
Dear Assemblymeber Canciamilla:
The Board of Supervisors today authorized me to urge your support for the statewide provisions
for port-related freight relief contained in AB 2024 by Assemblyme ber Bermudez.
The bill would require the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing to prepare
recommendations for incentives that would induce shippers to move port-related cargo during
off-peak traffic hours, thereby reducing rush-hour congestion into and out of ports and reducing
the impacts of such traffic on surrounding streets,highways and neighborhoods.
The Board of Supervisors believes such a program would benefit our county's residents and
commuters, as well as residents of neighboring counties who are affected by such impacts, such
as those who live near the Fort of Oakland.
The Board has refrained from endorsing the entire bill because it also requires two specific ports
in Los Angeles and bong Beach to take specific actions. The Board is reluctant to support
legislation that places specific requirements on entities in other counties. However, the Board
believes the bill's other component—development of the port-related congestion relief measures
for statewide use--are worth pursuing.
Please do what you can to support the development of these measures. Thank you for your
continuing efforts to improve the quality of life in Contra Costa County.
Sincerely,
ederal n. Glover, Chair
Board of Supervisors
POITC
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S.Hofftxian,County Administrator's Office
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