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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-032 . . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-32 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 12, THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000. , Whereas, California's state, regional, and local parks serve as recreational, social, and cultural centers for California's communities, providing important venues for youth enrichment and safety; community identity, protection of natural and historic sites, parkland and open space; and Whereas, the state's commitment to state, regional, and local parks has dwindled over the last decade thereby California and its communities have not kept pace with the needed funding for rehabilitation, development, and acquisition; and Whereas, during this same period of diminished funding for state, regional and local parks, California's citizens have increased their visits to state and local parks; and Whereas, California is known for its incredible natural resources of open space, mountains, rivers, coastline, and forests that positively impact the state and local economy; and Whereas, California is largely an urban state where it is projected the state's population will continue to grow by 18 million by 2020; thereby placing more pressure on existing parkland and facilities; and Whereas, California's economy is dependent upon maintaining a high quality of life that includes attractive and safe public park and recreation facilities and services; and Whereas, the last statewide park bond was passed in 1988; and Whereas, Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000, provides $2.1 billion for state and local park projects to preserve our natural heritage and allow urban areas to expand much needed recreation facilities that serve children, youth, seniors, and families; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino, hereby supports Proposition 12, The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000, and encourages California voters approve this bond act on March 7, 2000. III III III III III 2000-32 1 2 3 4 5 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 12, THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor joint and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at i!rP9n1 "T meeting thereof, held on the 6 22nd day of February, 2000, by the following vote, to wit: 7 Council Members: 8 ESTRADA 9 10 AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT x LIEN x x MCGINNIS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SCHNETZ x SUAREZ x ANDERSON x MILLER x ~~p h. CLuJc_ CIty lerk The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this.,,13 ~ay of February ,2000. Approved as to Form and legal content: ud' alles, Mayor of San Bernardino JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney