HomeMy WebLinkAbout19742 - RESOLUTIONS - 2/2/2000 RESOLUTION NO. 1042
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION '
12, THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN
WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION
ACT OF 2000; AND SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 13,
THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, CLEAN WATER,
WATERSHED PROTECTION,AND FLOOD PROTECTION
ACT.
WHEREAS California's population is expected to increase by more than 18 mill ion in the next
30 years; and
WHEREAS cities,counties and regional governments must be committed to meeting the parks,
recreation, and wildlife conservation needs of this growing population and its economy; and
WHEREAS the local regional and state governments recognize that water supply and delivery,
water quality, flood control, urban and regional parks, open space, wildlife habitat and
watershed protection are an essential component of a sustainable economy and healthy
environment, and these are benefits that can be enjoyed by all Californians; and
WHEREAS public funding for these benefits is essential and has not been available in any
substantial amount since 1988; and
WHEREAS Governor Davis and over two-thirds of the California Legislature have placed '
Proposition 12(The Safe Neighborhood Parks,Clean Water,Clean Air,and Coastal Protection
Act of 2000) and Proposition 13 (The Safe Drinking Water, Clean Water, Watershed
Protection,and Flood Protection Act)on the ballot for March 7,2000,providing more than$4
billion in much needed voter-approved bond funding for these purposes; and
WHEREAS these measures will also provide a critical source of funds to match local and
private contributions for regional multiple species conservation planning programs supported
by land use jurisdictions of the Coachella Valley; and
WHEREAS these measures will also provide a critical source of funds for projects that will
actually increase California's water supply and add greater flexibility and reliability to the
state's existing water infrastructure system;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,that
it supports the passage of Propositions 12 and 13 on the March 7, 2000 statewide ballot, and
considers the public education and ballot campaign for these measures to be a high priority.
ADOPTED this 2nd _day of_ February , 2000.
AYES: Members Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor l:leindienst '
NOES: Members Jones and Hodges
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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