Resolution Number 00-2-1-2125
RESOLUTION NO. 00-2-1-2
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 12 ON THE MARCH 7. 2000 BALLOT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 12, THE
SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 ON THE MARCH 7, 2000
BALLOT
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 identify, 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 recreational 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 recreational facilities that serve children, youth, seniors, and families; and,
WHEREAS, in San Juan Capistrano, this measure would generate between
— $350,000 - $380,000 which could be used for local projects such as the Northern Open
Space, renovation of Stone Field, the rehabilitation of the tennis/basketball courts by the
San Juan Capistrano Regional Library and renovation of Acu Canyon Park; and,
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WHEREAS, in addition to the above funds, Proposition 12 includes grant _
funding for local agencies and competitive projects in San Juan Capistrano that include the
replacement of playground equipment, trail improvements, riparian/river/aquatics habitat
projects, programs to benefit low-income, at -risk youth, and historic preservation efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
San Juan Capistrano does hereby support passage of Proposition 12, the Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond act of 2000,
and does hereby encourage California voters to approve this bond act on March 7, 2000.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 1st day of
February 2000.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, CHERYL JOHNSON, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano,
California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 00-2-1-2 adopted by the City Council of the City of San
Juan Capistrano, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of
February , 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Greiner, Hart, Swerdlin and
Mayor Campbell
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
(SEAL)
CHERYL JOH148OWCITY CLERK
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