CC - 2008-24 - Opposing Prop 98 - CA property Owners and Farmland Acti •
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING PROPOSITION 98,
THE CALIFORNIA PROPERTY OWNERS AND FARMLAND ACT
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 ! bl 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
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Retired Americans and other leading state and local associations who oppose
Proposition 98.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of
Rosemead that we 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.
We direct staff to fax a copy of this adopted resolution to the League of
California Cities at (626) 301-0387.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL 2008.
JOHN TRAN
MAYOR
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GLORIA MOLLEDA
CITY CLERK
CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
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1, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2008-24 being:
A RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING PROPOSTION 98,
THE CALIFORNIA PROPERTY OWNERS AND FARMLAND ACT
was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 8th
of April, 2008, by the following vote to wit:
Yes:Low, Nunez, Tran
No:Clark, Taylor
Abstain: None
Absent:None
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Glona Molleda
City Clerk