Committee on Government Affairs — December 5, 2011
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce
Committee on Government Affairs Presents: Transportation & Water & A Good Neighbor 3 Topics Transportation
Tess Lengyel, DeputyDirector of Policy, Public Affairs and legislation. Alameda County Transportation Commission, will speak about:
Alameda CTC Overview - Merger of Alameda County Improvement Authority and Alameda County Congestion Management Agency - A new mission and direction
Key Factors Affecting Transportation
Major Planning Activities - Countywide Transportation & Expenditure Plan, Relationship to Regional Plan
Water
SB877 - Water sub-meters in residential buildings.
The bill moved well in both houses, winning strong bi-partisan support. Vote tallies:
- 9-0 in the Senate Committee on Business, Professional and Economic Development:
- 9-0 in the Senate Committee on Appropriations:
- 28-8 on the Senate floor;
- 6-0 in the Assembly Committee on Business, Professions and Consumer Protection; and
- 16-0 in the Assembly Committee on Appropriations
The Chamber will consider taking a position on this matter A Good Neighbor
Charles Houston, Assistant General Counsel will address the Committee as to how U Haul on San Pablo seeks to be your new neighbor.
