PREPARED BY: MATT RODRIGUEZ DATE OF MEETING: 06/04/18
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IN SUPPORT OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES' REQUEST TO SUPPORT PROPOSITION 68 (SB 5) - THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER, PARKS, CLIMATE, COASTAL PROTECTION AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL ACT OF 2018 ON THE STATE-WIDE JUNE 5, 2018 BALLOT
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Develop public facilities for active living (parks, open space, sidewalks, trails, bike lanes, etc.) is a major strategic policy initiative, and a policy category contained in the adopted FY 2018-21 Council Priority Workplan, effective November 1, 2017.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This is not a project under CEQA.
BACKGROUND
The League of California Cities is requesting local cities adopt a resolution of support for Proposition 68 - SB 5 (Chapter 852, Statutes of 2017), De Le?n; the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 on the June 5, 2018 State-wide ballot. Proposition 68 has qualified for the State-wide ballot following its legislative adoption under SB 5 (De Leon) passed by the State Legislature and signed by the Governor in October 2017 (See attachment).
If this measure is adopted by State-wide voters, the State of California could sell $4.1 billion in general obligation bonds to fund various natural resources-related programs such as for habitat conservation, parks, and water-related projects. The State-wide fiscal impact includes:
* Increased state bond repayment costs averaging $200 million annually over 40 years.
* Local government savings for natural resources-related projects, likely averaging several tens of millions of dollars annually over the next few decades.
State Spending on Natural Resources Programs
The State operates various programs to protect the environment, conserve natural resources, provide flood protection, imp...
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