HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 00-010 RESOLUTION NO. on-O1 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 12, THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS,
CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF
2000
WHEREAS, California's state, regional, and local parks serve as
recreational, social, and cultural centers for California's communities, providing
important venues for youth enrichment and safety; community identity, protection
of natural and historic sites, parkland and open space, and
WHEREAS, the state's commitment to state, regional, and local parks has
dwindled over the last decade thereby California and its communities have not kept
pace with the needed funding for rehabilitation, development, and acquisition, and
WHEREAS, during this same period of diminished funding for state,
regional and local parks, California's citizens have increased their visits to state and
local parks, and
WHEREAS, California is known for its incredible natural resources of open
space, mountains, rivers, coastline, and forests that positively impact the state and
local economy, and
WHEREAS, California is largely an urban state where it is projected the
state's population will continue to grow by 18 million by 2020; thereby placing more
pressure on existing parkland and facilities, and
WHEREAS, California's economy is dependent upon maintaining a high
quality of life that includes attractive and safe public park and recreation facilities
and services, and
WHEREAS, the last statewide park bond was passed in 1988, and
WHEREAS, the Safe Neighborhoods Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and
Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 provides $2.1 billion for state and local park
projects to preserve our natural heritage and allow urban areas to expand much
needed recreation facilities that serve our children, youth, seniors, and families, and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has placed Proposition 12 on the March 7,
2000 ballot, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Saratoga City Council
supports the passage of the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and
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Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 on the March 7, 2000 ballot and encourages
California voters to approve act.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Saratoga on the 1st day of March 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: WALTONSMITH, BAKER, STREIT, MEHAFFEY, BOGOSIAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Stan Bogosian, Mayor
ATTEST:
Butler, CMC, City
Carol
Clerk
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