HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 10-044RESOLUTION NO. 10 - 044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 21,
THE STATE PARKS AND WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND ACT OF 2010
WHEREAS, California's parks, once considered the best in the nation, are suffering from
significant infrastructure problems due to chronic underfunding. Additionally, nearly 150 state parks
have been shut down part -time or suffered deep service reductions because of budget cuts, and more park
closure proposals and budget cuts are expected this year; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 21 would establish the State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust
Fund, which would provide a stable, reliable, and adequate source of funding for the state park system,
for wildlife conservation and for increased and equitable access to those resources for all Californians;
and
WHEREAS, Funding for the Trust Fund would come from an $18 annual State Park Access Pass
surcharge on all California cars, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles that would be collected by the
Department of Motor Vehicles as part of the annual license fee; and
WHEREAS, California vehicles subject to the State Park Access Pass surcharge and all
occupants of those vehicles would receive free day use admission to all state parks throughout the year;
and
WHEREAS, parks contribute to public health by protecting forests and natural areas that are
sources of clean air and water by combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gases; and
WHEREAS, parks protect the state's wide diversity of plants and animals, preserve an
unparalleled collection of historic and cultural assets and provide exciting educational opportunities for
young and old alike;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council supports the State Parks and
Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City
Council held on the 21 day of July 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Manny Cappello, Vice Mayor Jill Hunter, Mayor Kathleen King
NOES: Councilmember Chuck Page
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Howard Miller
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ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Ann S "an, City Clerk
Date: 7- .2/ �om
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Kathleen M. King, Mayor