Resolution 13433CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO 13433
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 40 - THE CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002
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, cultural and
historic sites, parkland and open space; and tourism; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain a high quality of life for California's growing
population, a continuing investment in parks, recreation facilities, and in the protection of
the state's natural, cultural and historic resources is needed; and
WHEREAS, each generation of Californians has an obligation to be good
stewards of these natural and community resources in order to pass them onto their
children; and
WHEREAS, California's citizens and visitors have increased their visits to state
and local parks for healing and strength, sense of community, freedom and peace during
these turbulent times; and
WHEREAS, California is known for its incredible natural resources of open
space, parks, 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, Proposition 40 - the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhoods
Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002, provides $2.6 billion for state and local
park projects to preserve California's 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 City Council of the
City of Alameda hereby approves and supports the passage of Proposition 40, the Clean
Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the City of Alameda is
hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to David R. Shorey, Clean
Air, Clean Water and Conservation Groups, 926 "J" Street, Suite 612, Sacramento, CA
95814.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting assembled on the
19th day of February, 2002, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson, Kerr, and Mayor
Appezzato - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF,'I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this
20th day of February, 2002.
Lara Weisiger, City)Clerk
City of Alameda