HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-064 N.C.S. 04/21/2008Resolution No. 2008-064 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
CITY OF PETALUMA RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSITION 98, WHICH
WOULD ELIMINATE RENT CONTROL AND RENT PROTECTIONS, THREATEN
DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC WATER PROJECTS, CONSTRICT LOCAL LAND USE
PLANNING, AND IMPAIR CITIES' ABILITY TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
WHEREAS, a constitutional amendment ballot measure, Proposition 98, will appear on
the California's June 2008 ballot; and,
WHEREAS, Proposition 98 proponents state that the initiative is about eminent domain,
but in fact the measure contains language which will eliminate rent control and other renter
protections, threaten development of public water projects, constrict 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 apartment
and mobile home park owners; and,
WHEREAS, Proposition 98 would abolish rent control and other renter protections,
thereby jeopardizing an important affordable hosuing 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, Propostion 98 is opposed by the Assocation of California Water Agencies
and the Western Growers Assocation,who warn the initiative will impair water projects to protect
water quality and supply; and,
WHEREAS, language in the intitiative will also prohibit the passage of regulations,
oridinances, land use and other zoning laws that enable local governments. to plan for and protect
local communities; and,
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WHEREAS, the California Police Chiefs Assocation 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 ablity to enact environmental protections such as laws that control greenhouse gas emission,
preserve open space, protect coastal areas, and regulate development; and,
WHEREAS, the "NO" on Propostion 98 campaign is represented by the League of
California Cities, California State Assocation of Counties, League of California Homeowners,
California League of Conservation Voters, California Alliance for Retired Americans and other
leading state and local associations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma. does hereby support the League's Recommendation to OPPOSE Propostion 98 on the
June 2008 ballot; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes listing the City
Council of the City of Petaluma among the supporters of the "NO on Proposition 98 Campaign"
in Opposition to Proposition 98.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council ofthe City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2151 day of April, 2008,
by the following vote:
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Rabbitt, Mayor "[~orliati
NOES: None r
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None
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