HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 044-2018RESOLUTTON NO. 044-2018
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION 68, THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER, PARKS, CLIi'ATE, COASTAL
PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL ACT OF 2018
WHEREAS, last year, the Legislature adopted and the Governor signed SB 5, a $4 billion
general obligation bond to be placed on the June 2018 ballot entitled the Califomia Drought,
Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 contains $200 million in funding for per capita grants to assist
all of California's communities in underuriting priority park-related improvements; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 invests $697 million in conserving and protecting natural areas
including rivers, lakes, stream and open green spaces; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 invests heavily in combatting global warming through
investments in urban greening projects, promoting heahhy forests and carbon farming
applications; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 undeMrites investments in improving localwater systems and
commits to a robust investment in groundwater improvements and sustainability to diversify water
sources and recharge groundwater tables.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE THAT:
The City of Burlingame supports Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate,
Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for all Action of 2018, and the City can be listed as a
member of the Californians for Clean Water and Safe Parks coalition.
WHEREAS, the measure, now known as Proposition 68, represents the first legislatively
authorized debt instrument for parks, resources, and environmental improvements since 2002;
and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 also includes $770 million in funding for clean drinking water,
drought preparedness, groundwater cleanup, regional water sustainability planning, water
recycling, and conservation initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 expends $200 million on Califomia's State Park system,
addressing a greater than $1 billion backlog in defened maintenance, which will translate into
greater tourism and visitorship opportunities in adjacent communities; and
Michael , Mayo
l, Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame,by certify that
the foregoing Resolution was introduced al a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 2nd
day of April, 20'18, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, KEIGHRAN, ORTIZ
Councilmembers: NONE
Councilmembers: NONE
Meghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk