HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11 Summary of California Property Owners and Farmland Protection ActRESOLUTION NO.2008-11
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 98, "SUMMARY OF CALIFORNIA PROPERTY OWNERS
AND FARMLAND PROTECTION ACT", FOR THE JUNE 2008 BALLOT
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 public 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 Ghiefs 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 Retired Americans and other leading state and local
associations who oppose Proposition 98.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF UKIAH that we
hereby o ose 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 916.442.3510.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16t" day of April, 2008 by the following roll call vote
AYES: Councilmember Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Crane
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Douglas F. Crane, Mayor
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Linda C. r ,City Clerk