HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 10963 (Support Proposition 40)RESOLUTION N0. 10963
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TO SUPPORT
PROPOSITION 40, CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS,
AND 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, each generation of Californians has an obligation to be good stewards of these natural and
community resources in order to pass them on to their children; and
Whereas, California 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'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, 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; and
Whereas, Proposition 40 provides the City of San Rafael with an additional $425,000 for park projects
with its passage.
Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael supports the passage of
Proposition 40, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond
Act of 2002, and encourages San Rafael voters to approve this bond act on March 5, 2002.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution
was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said City on the
3`d day of December, 2001 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
J NAGE M. LEOf� NI�Clerk