BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Board of Supervisors
COUNTY OF TULARE
AGENDA ITEM

KUYLER CROCKER
District One
PETE VANDER POEL
District Two
AMY SHUKLIAN
District Three
EDDIE VALERO
District Four
DENNIS TOWNSEND
District Five

AGENDA DATE:

June 09, 2020 REVISED
Public Hearing Required
Scheduled Public Hearing w/Clerk
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Personnel Resolution attached
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CONTACT PERSON: Tammie Weyker-Adkins

SUBJECT:

PHONE: 559.636.5000

Approve resolution in support of delaying Vehicle Miles Traveled
requirements of SB-743

REQUEST(S):
That the Board of Supervisors:
Approve a resolution in support of delaying Vehicle Miles Traveled requirements,
thereby increasing economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19
SUMMARY:
This resolution supports delaying Vehicle Miles Traveled requirements of SB-743
for a time period of two years. Rural communities already lag behind other areas of
California in terms of economic development. Many residents of rural areas must
drive longer distances for employment. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has
driven a surge in unemployment and worsened economic issues facing the Central
Valley. These issues are disproportionately affected by Vehicle Miles Traveled
standards created by SB-743 as are the creation of jobs, housing, and infrastructure
development. Therefore, it is requested that the Board support delaying Vehicle
Miles Traveled requirements to allow an economic rebound in Tulare County and
pursue a sensible path forward.
FISCAL IMPACT/FINANCING:
There is no Net County Cost to the General Fund.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF TULARE STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN:
Approve resolution in support of delaying Vehicle Miles Traveled requirements is
linked to the Quality of Life initiative – Promote public health and welfare,
educational opportunities, natural resource management, and continued

 SUBJECT:
DATE:

Resolution in support of delaying VMT requirements of SB-743
June 09, 2020

improvement of environmental quality.
ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN-OFF:
Tammie Weyker-Adkins
Tammie Weyker-Adkins
Chief of Staff
cc:

County Administrative Office

Attachment(s)

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 BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVE
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
DELAYING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED
REQUIREMENTS OF SB-743

)
) Resolution No. ____________
) Agreement No. ____________
)

RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT DELAYING
REQUIREMENTS OF SB-743 FOR TWO YEARS

VEHICLE

MILES

TRAVELED

WHEREAS, rural communities throughout the Central Valley lag behind other parts of
California in terms of economic development; and
WHEREAS, these same rural communities will be disproportionately affected by the
implementation of the Vehicle Miles Traveled standards created by SB-743 because
many residents of these towns must drive longer distance to find employment in urban
areas; and
WHEREAS, The State of California is in the midst of a housing and affordability crisis
and is in desperate need of affordable housing options; and
WHEREAS, imposing Vehicle Miles Traveled reduction requirements makes new
housing significantly more expensive, and
WHEREAS, the California Building Industry Association estimates that 10,000
Californians are priced out of a home for each $1,000 added to the overall cost, due to
SB-743; and
WHEREAS, Vehicle Miles Traveled increases barriers to the overall creation of jobs,
housing, and infrastructure development in rural communities due to costly and
unnecessary requirements that new developments much achieve an at least 15%
reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled, as recommended by OPR in a technical advisory;
and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a recession that has driven a surge
in unemployment and will significantly worsen economic problems facing Central Valley
communities as outlined above; and
WHEREAS, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors is honor and duty-bound to
oppose anything that may stand in the way of the prosperity of Tulare County residents,
businesses, and workers.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors that
implementation of the Vehicle Miles Traveled standard as recommended by the
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research should be delayed for two years so that
the disastrous effects of the COVID-19 recession have subsided enough to safely

 pursue a sensible path forward that benefits Tulare County residents, businesses, and
workers.
UPON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR

, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR

, THE FOLLOWING WAS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
AT AN OFFICIAL MEETING HELD

, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:

BY:

JASON T. BRITT
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/
CLERK, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

_________________________________
Deputy Clerk

 BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVE
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
DELAYING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED
REQUIREMENT OF SB-743

UPON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR

)
) Resolution No. ____________
) Agreement No. ____________
)

, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR

, THE FOLLOWING WAS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
AT AN OFFICIAL MEETING HELD

, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:

BY:

JASON T. BRITT
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/
CLERK, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

_________________________________
Deputy Clerk

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Approved a resolution in support of delaying Vehicle Miles Traveled requirements,
thereby increasing economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19.