HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 199-01 Prop40CleanAir RESOLUTION NO. 199 - 01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 40
CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002
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, cultural and historic sites, parkland and open space; and tourism;
and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain a high quality of life for California's growing population, a
continuing investment in parks, recreation facilities, and in the protection of the state's natural, cultural
and historic resources is needed; and
WHEREAS, each generation of Californians has an obligation to be good stewards of these natural
and community resources in order to pass them onto their children; and
WHEREAS, California's citizens and visitors have increased their visits to state and local parks
for healing and strength, sense of community, freedom and peace during these turbulent times; and
WHEREAS, Califomia is known for its incredible natural resources of open space, parks,
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, Proposition 40 will benefit every neighborhood of California by giving emphasis to
neighborhood parks, creating opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation for youth,
planting trees in urban areas, restoring rivers and streams in our cities, protecting open space, and youth
jobs via the conservation corps programs; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 40, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2002, provides $2.6 billion for state and local park projects to preserve
California's natural heritage and allow urban areas to expand much needed recreation facilities that serve
children, youth, seniors, and families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Dublin supports the
passage of Proposition 40, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection
Bond Act of 2002, and encourages California voters approve this bond act on March 5, 2002.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20~ day of November, 2001.
AYES: Counciltnembers McCortnicl{, Oravetz and Ziica and Mayor Loci~hart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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