HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-017 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 18-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE
CALIFORNIA DROUGHT,WATER, PARKS,CLIMATE,COASTAL
PROTECTION,AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL ACT OF 2018
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, Proposition 68 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, Proposition 68 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, Proposition 68 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, Proposition 68 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, Proposition 68 invests$30 Million in trail network improvements promoting non-
motorized recreational and commuter opportunities throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 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, Proposition 68 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, Proposition 68 invests heavily in combatting global warming through
investments in urban greening projects, promoting healthy forests and carbon farming applications;
and
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WHEREAS, Proposition 68 underwrites investments in improving local water systems,
promoting access to safe drinking water in some of California's most economically challenged
communities; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 commits to a robust investment in groundwater improvements
and sustainability to diversify water sources and recharge groundwater tables; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 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 RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
HERBY SUPPORTS Proposition 68, The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal
Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018.
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Rancho Cucamonga supports
and can be listed as a member of the Californians for Clean Water and Safe Park coalition.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 2018.
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L. Dennis Michael, ayor /
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anice C. Reynolds, Clerk
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 21 Stday
of March 2018.
AYES: Alexander, Kennedy, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 22ndday of March, 2018, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Janice C. Reynolds, Clerk
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