HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 08-C030E
RESOLUTION NO. 08-C30
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, 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 proponents want voters to believe the initiative is about eminent
domain, but in fact the measure contains hidden agendas and flawed 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 majority of the funding to qualify this measure comes from wealthy
apartment and mobile home park owners who are attempting to trick voters into abolishing 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 public 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Azusa, hereby oppose
Proposition 98 on the June 2008 ballot.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we authorize the use of our name by
the No on Proposition 98 campaign in opposition to Proposition 98.
SECTION 1. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution
and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 7TH DAY OF. APRIL, 2008
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JO EPH It. ROCHA, MAYOR
Attest:
CANDACE TOSCANO
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution No. 08-C30, was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7h day of April, 2008, by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE