CC RES 2008-039 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES OPPOSING PROPOSITION 98, THE CALIFORNIA
PROPERTY OWNERS AND FARMLAND PROTECTION ACT.
WHEREAS, a constitutional amendment ballot measure, Proposition 98, will
appear on California's June 2008 ballot; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 98 proponents want voters to believe the initiative is
about eminent domain, but in fact the measure contains hidden agendas and flawed
language which will threaten development of public water projects, stymie local land
use planning and impair our ability to protect the environment; and
WHEREAS, the majority of the funding to qualify this measure comes from
wealthy apartment and mobile home park owners who are attempting to trick voters
into abolishing renter protections, thereby jeopardizing an important affordable
housing tool to protect working families, seniors, single-parent homes, veterans and
others; and
WHEREAS, provisions in the initiative would also preclude the use of eminent
domain to acquire land or water to develop public water projects that are needed to
provide our residents, businesses, farmers and economy with a reliable and safe
supply of water; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 98 is opposed by the Association of California Water
Agencies and the Western Growers Association, who warn the initiative will impair
water projects to protect water quality and supply; and
WHEREAS, language in the initiative will also prohibit the passage of
regulations, ordinances, land use and other zoning laws that enable local
governments to plan and protect communities; and
WHEREAS, the California Police Chiefs Association opposes the measure
because it threatens their ability to keep communities and the public safe; and
WHEREAS, leading environmental groups warn provisions in the measure
would impair our ability to enact environmental protections such as laws that control
greenhouse gas emissions, preserve open space, protect coastal areas, and regulate
development; and
WHEREAS, the No on Proposition 98 campaign is represented by the League
of California Cities, California State Association of Counties, League of California
Homeowners, California League of Conservation Voters, California Alliance for Retired
Americans and other leading state and local associations who oppose Proposition 98.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council does hereby oppose Proposition 98 on the June
2008 ballot.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the use of the City's name by
the No on Proposition 98 campaign in opposition of Proposition 98.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 20th day of ay 2108.
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the
above Resolution No. 2008-39 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof held on May 20, 2008.
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City Clerk
Resolution No. 2008-39
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