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1 AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 12, 1989
SUBJECT Written Communication: Requesting Support of Assembly
Bill 1611
F�. (Prepared by Paul S. Rankin, Assistant City Manager)
EXHIBITS ATTACHED o Letter dated May 9, 1989 to Mayor Paul Moffatt from
Assemblywoman Delaine Eastin
o Copy of Assembly Bill 1611
o Draft Letter of Support to Assembly Ways & Means
Committee Chairman
RECOMMENDATION ; Consider supporting the measure and if appropriate,
provide input on the Draft Letter of Support and
authorize the Mayor to send the Letter.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None.
DESCRIPTION Assemblymember Delaine Eastin has requested that the
City Council consider supporting AB 1611 . The Legislation is authored by
several members of the Assembly and Senator Lockyer is listed as one of the
co-authors .
The primary objective of the legislation is to revise the representation on
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to reflect the population
within the MTC service area. The current composition of the MTC Board is
based on population within the region during the 1960' s. Assemblywoman
Eastin notes that Alameda County has experienced significant growth since
that time, while the representation on MTC has not kept pace.
The proposal would require that, upon passage of the Bill, the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission membership would be amended to include one
additional voting representative from the County of Santa Clara and one
additional representative from the County of Alameda. In addition, a
representative of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District would be
added as a non-voting representative. The current voting representative of
the Bay Conservation Development Commission would become a non-voting member
and the two non-voting Federal representatives would be removed. These
changes would result in the initial growth of the MTC Board by one voting
representative. Future changes in the makeup would be based on Federal
census population.
The future changes would begin with the 1990 Federal Census and occur
decennially thereafter. Based on the Federal Census data, the Board would
be comprised of one representative for every 400, 000 persons in each County.
The bill has been amended to include the 400, 000 population figure instead
of the 500, 000 used in the attached copy. It is anticipated that this
change based on current census projections would grant Alameda County an
additional representative.
Assemblymember Eastin has noted that transportation issues have become
critical and it is important that the impacted areas have representation on
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
Staff has prepared a draft letter supporting the legislation which is
pending before the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and is scheduled to be
heard on June 14, 1989 . If the City Council concurs that the City should
support the bill, it is recommended that they provide additional input on
the draft letter of support and authorize the Mayor to transmit the letter.
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May 9, 1989
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Honorable Paul Moffatt MAY 15
City of Dublin
City Hall, 6500 Dublin Boulevard WDLEN
Dublin, CA 94568
Dear Mr. Moffatt:
I am writing to ask for your support of a bill I am carrying
which will restructure the membership of the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) according to updated population
statistics for the San Francisco Bay Area region. The current
composition of MTC is based largely on the population of the
region during the 1960 ' s, when the relative size of the counties
in the Bay Area was much closer than it is today.
While the counties of Alameda and Santa Clara have
experienced dramatic population growth since the 1960 ' s, each
county' s representation on MTC has not kept pace. Thus, you have
a situation where Santa Clara County, with over double the
population of San Mateo County, and nearly twice population of
San Francisco and Contra Costa Counties, has no more say or
influence over critical transportation decisions than does it
much smaller neighbors . I believe that this directly violates
the "one-person, one vote" concept that we have relied on as part
of our democratic process .
Specifically, AB 1611 will require that, upon the bill ' s
passage, the membership of the commission be altered to include
one additional voting representative each from the counties of
Santa Clara and Alameda. In addition, a representative from the
Bay Area Air .Quality Management District would be added as a
nonvoting representative, the current voting representative of
the Bay Conservation Development Commission would become
nonvoting, and the two current nonvoting federal representatives
would be removed. With these changes, the size of commission
would grow by one representative.
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Beginning with the 1990 federal census_, and decennially
thereafter, AB 1611 requires that future representation of cities
and counties on the MTC be based on one representative for every
400, 000 persons in each county. Based on current projections,
both Alameda and Santa Clara Counties would receive one additional
voting representative (above the representatives added with the
passage of the bill) when the 1990 census is complete, resulting
in each county having 4 representatives on the commission.
Accordingly, both the county board of supervisors and the city
selection committee in each county will be appointing one new
member.
Ultimately, other growing counties will benefit from the
provisions of AB 1611 . When the year 2000 census is completed,
Contra Costa, Solano, and Sonoma counties would each likely
receive one additional voting representative, based on current
population projections for the year 2000 .
I hope that I can count on your support and the support of
your council (board) for AB 1611. I have provided a copy of the
bill for your consideration. If you need further information,
please contact Steve Juarez of my staff at (916) 324-7440.
Sincerely,
DELAINE EASTIN
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE-1989-90 REGULAR SESSION
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`. ASSEMBLY BILL No. 1611'
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Introduced by Assembly Members Eastin, Areias, Bates,
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f An act to amend and repeal Section 66503 of, and to add
Section 66503.5 to, the Government Code, relating to the
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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AB 1611, as introduced, Eastin. Metropolitan
Transportation Commission: membership.
(1) Existing law creates and prescribes the membership of
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
i This bill would revise the membership of the commission.
The bill would require the commission's membership to be
further revised,as specified,following the 1990 federal census,
and each 10 years thereafter, thereby'.` imposing , a
state-mandated local program.
(2) 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 costs of
mandates which do not exceed $1,000,000 statewide and other
procedures for claims whose statewide _costs exceed.._,
$1,000,000.
This bill would provide that, if the .Commission on State
Mandates determines that.this bill contains costs mandated by
the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made
.� pursuant to those statutory procedures and, if the statewide
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cost does not exceed $1,000,000, shall be made from the State supervisors shall appoint one member. With respect to
Vote:
Mandates Claims Fund. 2 mernbersfrom Contra Costa and San Mateo Counties, the
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. 3 city selection committee organized in each county
State-mandated local program: no. 4 pursuant to Article 11 (commencing with Section 50270)
The eo le of the State of California do enact as follows. 5 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division I of Title 5shall appoint
p p 6 one member and the board ofsupervisors of each county
1 SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature that ;. r 7 shall appoint one member.
2 multicounty regional bodies such as the Metropolitan u 8
9 (3) One member each from Marin, Napa, Solano, and
3 Transportation Commission reflect,to the greatest extent 10 Sonoma Counties. The city selection committee of these
4 possible, the counties and cities which comprise the 11 counties shall furnish to the board of supervisors the
5 commission. To ensure that that representation occurs,it 12 names of three nominees and the board of su ervisors
appoint one of the nominees t
6 may be necessary to periodically adjust the membership 13 shall a P
7 of those bodies to properly reflect shifts in population. 14 countyo represent the
8 SEC. 2. Section 66503 of the Government Code is 15 {e}
9 amended to read: 16 (4) One representative each appointed b
10 66503. a The commission shall consist of 19 PP e the
( ) 17 Association of Bay Area Governments and the Sag
11 members as follows: 18 Fretneise e $ay Genservatieft a
12 {a} Two ntenthers eaeh fretn the Gity at3d Geenty of 19 Geffifnissi Bay Area Air Quality Management District,
13 San Fratteisee and the Gettxties of Alameda, Gera 20 both of whom shall be nonvoting members.
14 testa; San Nfittee, etnd Santa Clara- With respeet to the 21 {d}
15 members frem Sae Franeisee, the mayor ehaR appoint 22 (5) One representative, who shall be a nonvoting
16 ens and the beard e€ettperstieore sly appoint 23' member, appointed by the Secretary for Business and
17 erte der. With respeet to the members lretft 24 Transportation.
18 eda, Gerltra testa; Sant Mettee, and Santa Glary &�by tl�U Cited
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19 Getrt es,the eity s eoi�ttee ergarri�in eaelt .
26 States E)epai ttiserrt of Trattgperttttiet;acrd yep e€
. 20 eetntt),pttrst to A.ziiTiciC 14 w4h Seetien
21 5690 of Chapter-1 of Part-1 of men I-of Title 5,sly 28 � and serve en4y if the ageneie Atey
22 appoint et}e member at3d the beard of superNieers a 29 set are � to stteh agettetes
appoint bee (1) Three members each from the 30 repres i.� "
23 et3e�� _ These
24 Counties of Alameda and Santa Clara. The city selection 31 (b) Public officers, whelectl ed r appointed,
_• 25 committee organized in each county pursuant to Article 32 may be appointed and serve as members the
26 11 (commencing with Section 50270) of Chapter 1 of Part .� 33 commission during their terms of public office. .
27 1 of Division 1 of Title 5, shall appoint one member and . 34 (c) This section shall remain in effect only until
=�L 28 the board of supervisors of each county shall appoint two 35 January 1, 1992, and as of that date is repealed, unless a
2. 29 members. 36 later enacted statute, which is enacted before January 1,
30 (2) Two members each from the City and County of 37 1992, deletes or extends that date. If, prior to January 1,
31 San Francisco and the Counties of Contra Costa and San 38 1992, certification is made to the Secretary of State that
32 Mateo. With respect to the members from San Francisco, 39 the commission is reconstituted in accordance with
33 the mayor shall appoint one member and the board of u 40 subdivision (e) of Section 66503.5, this section shall be
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1 inoperative on and after the date of certification. U 1 additional member shall be appointed alternately by the
2 SEC. 3. Section 66503.5 is added to the Government 2 board of supervisors and the mayor, beginning with an
3 Code, to read: 3 appointment by the board of supervisors.
4 - 66503.5. (a) Following the 1990 federal census, and 4 (c) The following representatives shall serve as
5 decennially thereafter, voting membership on the 5 nonvoting members of the commission.
6 commission shall be apportioned from the counties 6 (1) One appointed by the Association of Bay Area
7 represented on the commission, except ,the City and �"' rr� � 7 Governments.
8 County of San Francisco, as follows: V 8 (2) One appointed by the Bay Area Air Quality
9 (1) .A county with a population of 500,000 or less shall 9 Management District.
10 be represented by one voting member.The city selection 10 (3) One appointed by the Secretary for Business and
11 committee•of the county shall furnish to the board of 11 Transportation.
-12 supervisors the names of the three nominees'and the 12 (d) Public officers,whether elected or appointed,may
13 board of supervisors shall appoint one of the nominees to 13 be appointed and serve as members of the commission
14 represent the county. 14 during their terms of public office.
15 (2) A county with a population of 500,001 to 1,000,000, 15 (e) This section shall become operative January 1,
16 inclusive, shell be represented by two voting members, 16 1991. Upon being reconstituted in accordance with this
17 one appointed by the city selection committee of the 17 section, the commission shall certify that fact to the
18 county, and, one appointed by the county board of 18 Secretary of State.
19 supervisors. 19 SEC. 4. Notwithstanding Section 17610 of the
20 (3) A county with a population 1,000,001 to 1,500,000, 20 Government Code,if the Commission on State Mandates
21 inclusive,shall be represented by three voting members, 21 determines that this act contains costs mandated by the
22 one appointed by the city selection committee of the 22 state, reimbursement to local agencies and school
23 county, and two appointed by the county board of 23 districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7
24 supervisors. 24 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title
. 25 , (4) A county with a population of 1,500,001 to � 0 25 2 of the Government Code. If the statewide cost of the
26 2,000,000, inclusive, shall be represented by four voting 26 claim for reimbursement does not exceed one million
27 members,two appointed by the city selection committee 27 dollars ($1,000,000), reimbursement shall be made from
28 of the county, and two appointed by the county board of 28 the State Mandates Claims Fund. Notwithstanding
29 supervisors. 29 Section 17580 of the Government Code, unless otherwise
30 (5) A county with a population of 2,000,001 or more 30 specified in this act,the provisions of this act shall become
31• shall be represented by five voting members, two 31 operative on the same date that the act takes effect
32 . appointed by the city selection committee of the county, 32 pursuant to the California Constitution.
33 and three appointed by the county board of supervisors.
34 (b) ,The City and County of San Francisco shall,on the 1.J
a 35 basis of its population, be apportioned the number of
36 members specified by the applicable paragraph of
37 subdivision (a) for a county with that population. If the
} 38 City and County of San Francisco is apportioned two O
39 members, they shall be appointed in the manner
40 prescribed by paragraph (2) of subdivision (a). Each
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June 13, 1989
The Honorable John Vasconcellos, Chair
Assembly Ways and Means Committee
State Capitol, Room 6026
Sacramento, CA 94249-0001
RE: AB 1611 Eastin, et. al. (Metropolitan Transportation
Committee: Membership)
Dear Assemblyman Vasconcellos:
The purpose of this correspondence is to request the support
of the Ways and Means Committee in the passage of AB 1611 .
The Dublin City Council reviewed the legislation at their
meeting on June 12, 1989. ,
On behalf of the City Council, I would like to illustrate
the inequities generated by the current membership
structure. The City of Dublin is located in Alameda County.
If the formula of one MTC representative for each 400, 000
population was used, Alameda County 'would gain two
additional representatives. The City of Dublin has seen its
own population increase from 15, 048 in 1984 to 23, 549 in
1989 .
The actual growth and change throughout the region must be
taken into consideration in the . makeup of governmental
agencies. Although the current composition of MTC may have
been logiycal when it was established over 20 years ago, it
is necessary to move forward and assure equitable
representation. The best method to accomplish this is
through the use of census data to determine the MTC Board of
Directors composition, in proportion to the constituency
served.
Again, the Dublin City Council strongly urges your support
of representative government through the enactment of AB
1611 .
Sincerely,
Paul C. Moffatt
Mayor of Dublin
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cc: Assemblyman Baker, Vice Chair, Ways & Means Committee
Senator Lockyer, 10th District
League of California Cities