HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2018-06 RESOLUTION 2018- 06
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA DROUGHT,
WATER, PARKS, CLIMATE, COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR
ACCESS FOR ALL ACT OF 2018 — PROPOSITION 68
WHEREAS, the Legislature adopted and governor signed SB 5, a $4 Billion
General Obligation Bond to be placed on the June 2018 ballot entitled 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, resources and environmental improvements since 2002; and
WHEREAS, investments in California's urban, suburban and rural park and
resources-related landscapes promote the notion of community and provide 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 invests no less than $1 Billion in California's most
economically challenged communities, eradicating blight and promoting greater access
to the outdoors and health-related pursuits; and
WHEREAS, SB 5 expends $200 Million on California's State Park system,
addressing a greater than $1 Billion backlog in deferred maintenance which will
translate into greater tourism and visitorship opportunities in adjacent communities; and
WHEREAS, SB 5 invests $30 Million in trail network improvements promoting
non-motorized recreational and commuter opportunities throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, SB 5 recognizing the importance of California's rural spaces and
invests $25 Million through a competitive grant program to prop-up and enhance rural
park infrastructure; 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 invests heavily in combatting global warming through
investments in urban greening projects, promoting healthy forests and carbon farming
applications; 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, armoring against calamities that beset the state including Oroville and
elsewhere.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City of Cathedral City hereby supports Proposition 68, The California
Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for
All Act of 2018.
2. That the City of Cathedral City supports and can be listed as a member of the
Californians for Clean Water and Safe Park coalition.
3. Staff is directed to email a copy of this adopted resolution to the League of
California Cities at cityletters(aD-cacities.org.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14TH day of March, 2018 by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Aguilar, Carnevale and Kaplan;
Mayor ProiTem Pettis and Mayor Henry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Stanley E. Henry, May r
ATTEST: APPROVED FORM:
Gary F. Howell, City Clerk Eric S. Vai , City Attorney