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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 3.A 03/19/2018DATE: March 19, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council through City Manager FROM: Scott Brodhun, Assistant City Manage SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting Proposition 68 — California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution Supporting Proposition 68 — California Drought, .Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018. BACKGROUND Passed by the legislature on September 16, 2017, SB 5, now known as Proposition 68, would fund parks, water, climate and environmental programs. Proposition 68 is a general obligation bond that will appear on the June 2018 statewide ballot. If approved, Proposition 68 will provide $4 billion to address some of the state's most important water, park, and natural resource needs. The League of California Cities is requesting formal support of the ballot measure. DISCUSSION If the voters approve Proposition 68, local governments would receive funding for local park improvements and will be eligible for grants to fund water, local parks, coastal and climate resiliency projects. The following is a breakdown of funding: Parks Funding Total $1.283 billion Water Funding Total $1.19 billion Climate and Environmental Programs Funding Total $1.547 billion California's urban parks have suffered from a lack of funding. During the Great Recession, park budgets suffered cuts to funding as cities struggled to shore up shrinking budgets. In Petaluma, reductions to General Fund expenditures impacted parks disproportionally, and parks maintenance continues to be impacted by low staffing and deferred maintenance. If voters approve Proposition 68, cities will be eligible for at least $1.69 billion of the $4 billion bond to invest in park improvements, water infrastructure and projects, and climate programs. Every city in the state will benefit from the passage of Proposition 68 through a per capita allocation of at least $200,000 for their parks. Cities will also be eligible to apply for many other grants to find water, local parks and coastal and climate resiliency projects. FINANCIAL IMPACTS If approved, the City of Petaluma will receive at least $200,000 of much needed per -capita funding for parks, and will have opportunities for additional funding that will be competitively awarded through grants to projects and programs that qualify. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution 2. Email from League of California Cities with Promotional Material 2 ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 68 — CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER, PARKS, CLIMATE, COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL ACT OF 2018 WHEREAS, the Legislature adopted and the Governor signed SB 5, a $4 Billion General Obligation Bond to be placed on the June 2018 ballot as Proposition 68 the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018; and WHEREAS, SB 5 represents the first legislatively authorized debt instrument for parks improvements since 2002; and WHEREAS, investments in California's urban, suburban and rural park and resources - related landscapes promotes the notion of community and provides health, environmental and aesthetic benefits; and WHEREAS, California outdoor economy is a $92 Billion economic driver, partly responsible for the continued health and growth of many of California's local economies; and WHEREAS, SB 5 contains $215 Million in per capita funding to assist all of California's communities in underwriting priority park -related improvements; and WHEREAS, an additional $40 Million shall be available in block grant awards for communities that self -tax for park related improvements; and WHEREAS, SB 5 expends hundreds of millions on other important investments in resource -related infrastructure including California's rivers, coast, and other waterways, the state's mountainous settings such as the Sierra and wildlife and fish -dependent habitats; and WHEREAS, SB 5 underwrites investments in improving local water systems, promoting access to safe drinking water in some of California's most economically challenged communities; and WHEREAS, .SB 5 commits to a robust investment in groundwater improvements and sustainability to diversify water sources and recharge groundwater tables; and WHEREAS, SB 5 underwrites improvements in the state flood management systems, helping protect against calamities that impact the state, including Oroville and elsewhere. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma hereby; 1. Supports Proposition 68, The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018. 2. Supports and can be listed as a member of the Califor7nians for Clean Water and Safe Parks coalition. 3. Directs staff to email a copy of this adopted resolution to the League of California Cities. ATTACHMENT 2 From: Nancy Hall Bennett [mailto:nbennett(dcacities.org] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 2:10 PM Subject: YES on Prop 68 & Prop 69 The June statewide election ballot information has been posted by the Secretary of State. The League of California Cities° respectfully requests that your city formally support two of the initiatives that will appear on the June 5`h ballot, Propositions 68 & 69. Below and attached I have included information on these measures, as well as sample resolutions for your consideration. I. Proposition 68 — California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018, a.k.a. SB 5 (De Leon — 2017) or simply the 2018 Park/Water Bond. Passed by the legislature on September 16, 2017, SB 5 — now known as Proposition 68 — was signed by the Governor to place a $4 billion bond on the June 2018 ballot that would fund parks, water, climate and environmental programs. If the voters approve Proposition 68, local governments would receive funding for local park improvements and will be eligible for grants to fund water, local parks, coastal and climate resiliency projects. A detailed funding breakdown is attached; along with a fact sheet, a sample resolution, and a priorities document. More information may be found at the Yes on 68 website: https://yes68ca.com. The full text of the initiative can be found on the Secretary of State's website HERE. II. Proposition 69 — Motor Vehicle Fees and Taxes: Restrictions on expenditures: appropriations limit, a.k.a. ACA 5 (Frazier, 2017). Passed by the legislature on April 6, 2017, ACA 5 (Frazier) —now known as Proposition 69 —was part of the agreement to secure passage of SB 1, the transportation funding proposal which is now law. Proposition 69 will prohibit the legislature from raiding any of these new transportation funds and ensures that these funds cannot be borrowed or diverted by the legislature and can only be used for transportation purposes. The full text of ACA 5/Proposition 69 can be found on the Secretary of State's website HERE. You should also be aware that there is a proposed initiative that has not yet qualified for the November 2018 ballot, this initiative would repeal SBI. The Fix our Roads Coalition that worked on fully funding the maintenance of our transportation network for decades is not wasting any time opposing any dangerous proposals that would undermine our years of work. Our hope is that you would pass a resolution that would pre-emptively oppose any SB 1 repeal effort at the same time as you support Proposition 69. You can find much more information at www.fixCAroads.com —this website is in the process of being updated and rebranded to be the YES on 69 and NO on SB 1 repeal site. Thank you in advance for your partnership. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more information. Nancy Nancy Hall Bennett Regional Public Affairs Mai -lager North Bay Division League of California Cities® SUPPORT "I� FOR YES nNom — TimAd: iGom4j0[u21J byahi-oaf bip^xisan coa!iVonn/oonurv`eVun Smopn.|000|oork adw�n �nui� oxp,xu`mWhusioms o/gnnizm�no.VmtaU cama0uotmeci:Uoo xnpa��ofpm,c,and ps�cnuxk-!aN o,�wn�andCobn�/ of Ilfc, |[] Uncertain Times, California Must Lead the W6v. OUR STATE iafacing frequent and severe droughts, wildfires, the impacts ofclimate change, and alack ofsupport from the federal government to protect 77 ourvvaiprand natural areas, Now nnorethan ever . California must take responsibility to protect our own unique natural resources and ensure every Californian has access to clean drinking water and safe places for kids to play. . PROPOSITION 66, THE CLEAN WATER AND SAFE PARKS ACT is a general obligation bond that invests $4 billion in the corning years to address some of California's most important water, park, and natural oasounca needs. The state legislature passed the California Clean VVater& Parks Act (S85)with bipartisan support, and itwill appear onthe June statewide ballot. p Water'SUPRIcS - l ENSURING CLEAN DRINKING WATER + $250 million for clean drinking water and drought preparedness + $80 million for groundwater cleanup + $290 million for regional water sustainability, including $50 million for groundwater susfainability planning + $100 million to enhance wafer supplies by recycling water and helping farms conserve water PROTECTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES FROM FLOOD + $550 million for flood protection and repair, including $350 million for flood protection, $100 million for storn-mate, rnudslide, and other flood -related protections, and $100 million for urban multibenefit flood projects PROTECTING CALIFORNIA'S RIVERS, LAKES AND STREAMS + $162 million for river parkways and urban streams restoration + $30 million to connect habitat areas, including $10 million for the California Waterfowl Habitat Program + $25 million to restore rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife, including $5 million for salmon and steelhead projects in Klamath -Trinity watershed + $60 million to improve wildlife and fish passage, including $30 million for Southern California steelhead habitat + $60 million for upper watersheds protection in the Sierra Nevada and Cascades + $30 rnillion to improve conditions for fish and wildlife in streairns PROTECTING COAST, BEACHES, BAYS, AND OCEANS + $175 million for coastal and ocean reso lrce protection of beaches, bays, wetlands, lagoons, and coastal watersheds and wildlife areas + $40 million to assist coastal communities in adapting to climate- change + $20 million for San Francisco Bay restoration SAFE PARKS FOR EVERY CHILD + $725 million for paiks in neighborhoods with the greatest need + $2851 pillion to cities, counties, and for -.al park and open space districts to make loco: parks safer and improve facilities + $2-18 milliori to repair and improve state parks IMPROVING RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE + $30 million for innovative fawn practices that irnprove climate resilience + $50 million for forest restoration, fire -Protection and rrnanagenu:nt for wildfire and climate change $40 million to restore natural and community resources, including conversion of fossil fuel power plants to green space + ,$20 million for green infrastructure projects that benefit disadvantaged communities CONSERVING AND PROTECTING NATURAL AREAS + $160 million to state conservancies, including $87 million for rivers, lakes and strearns, and $73 million for open green space + $200 million to restore the Salton Sea and prevent toxic air pollution + $137 million to the Wildlife Conservation Board, including $5 million for regional conservation investment strategies, $52 million for Natural Community Conservation Plan projects, and up to $10 million to the UC Natural Reserve System + $200 rnillion to implement habitat restoration + $50 million to repair and irnprove state fish and wildlife areas PROMOTING RECREATION AND TOURISM AND SUPPORTING CONSERVATION JOBS + $25 million in grants for rural recreation, tourism and economic enrichment programs + $30 million to improve access to parks, waterways, natural areas, and outdoor recreation areas, including expanding outdoor experiences for disadvantaged youth + $40 million for state and local conservation corps for restoration projects and equipment + $18 rnillion for �,vildlife and land conservation . <r t t ,.:Ui:i �,i8'1 ,. .. 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