HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-C15RESOLUTION NO.2022-C15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING INITIATIVE NO.21-0042A1
WHEREAS, an association representing California's wealthiest corporations is
behind a deceptive proposition aimed for the November 2022 statewide ballot; and
WHEREAS, the measure creates new constitutional loopholes that allow
corporations to pay far less than their fair share for the impacts they have on our
communities, including local infrastructure, our environment, water quality, air quality,
and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the measure includes undemocratic provisions that would make it
more difficult for local voters to pass measures needed to fund local services and
infrastructure, and would limit voter input by prohibiting local advisory measures where
voters provide direction on how they want their local tax dollars spent; and
WHEREAS, the measure makes it much more difficult for state and local
regulators to issue fines and levies on corporations that violate laws intended to protect
our environment, public health and safety, and our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the measure puts billions of dollars currently dedicated to state and
local services at risk, and could force cuts to public schools, fire and emergency response,
law enforcement, public health, parks, libraries, affordable housing, services to support
homeless residents, mental health services, and more; and
WHEREAS, the measure would also reduce funding for critical infrastructure
like streets and roads, public transportation, drinking water, new schools, sanitation, and
utilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Azusa does hereby OPPOSE Initiative 21-0042A I.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Azusa,
California, will join the NO on Initiative 21-0042A1 coalition, a growing coalition of
local governments, labor and public safety leaders, infrastructure advocates, and other
organizations throughout the state.
SECTION 1. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and the same shall thereupon take effect and is in force. City Staff shall email a
copy of this adopted resolution to the League of California Cities at
BallotMeasures@calcities.org.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22" d day of February, 2022.
Robert tjoes'
Mayor
ATTEST:
J a ej, nee Comr.
ity Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2022-Cl5 was duly adopted by the
City Council, at a regular meeting of said Agency held on the 22"a day of February 2022, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA, MENDEZ, BECKWITH
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jef e w e Comejo b�•.
City Clerk ��
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Best, Best & Krieger, LLP
City Attorney
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