HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12442 (Opposition to Proposition 98)RESOLUTION NO. 12442
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 98
WHEREAS, a constitutional amendment ballot measure, Proposition 98, will appear on California's June 2008 ballot;
and
WHEREAS, Proposition 98 contains language which will eliminate rent control and other renter protections, threaten
development of public water projects, stymie local land use planning and impair our ability to protect the environment;
and
WHEREAS, the initiative will abolish rent control and other 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 ublic 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, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby opposes Proposition 98 on the June
2008 ballot.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we authorize the use of our name by the No on Proposition 98 campaign in
opposition to Proposition 98.
I, Esther C. Beime, 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 City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on the 17`x' of March 2008,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Miller & Mayor Boro
None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Esther C. Beirne, City Clerk