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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-248
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION
68 PARKS, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER BOND
WHEREAS, California faces frequent and intense droughts, devastating wildfires, and
growing challenges from climate change that threaten our water, parks, coastline, access to
the outdoors, and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Our water, parks, and outdoors are what makes California special, and
we must safeguard our open spaces, access to our coast, natural areas, forests, and
beautiful places where families hike, camp, swim and play; and
WHEREAS, Families in some underserved communities in California have water that
is so contaminated that they cannot turn on the tap and get clean water to drink; and
WHEREAS, Many communities lack access to safe neighborhood parks for children
to play and exercise; and
WHEREAS, A clean, reliable water supply is essential to the health of our families and
strength of our economy, and supports an $87 billion outdoor recreation and tourism industry
that provides over 700,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS, It has been 15 years since California passed a bond to provide funding
for natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 is a general obligation bond that invests $4.1 billion in the
coming years for some of California's most pressing water, parks, and natural resource
needs; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 provides $1.7 billion to ensure clean drinking water,
prepare for the next drought, clean up groundwater, capture and recycle more water, and
keep toxic pollutants out of California's rivers, lakes and streams that supply clean water;
and
• WHEREAS, Proposition 68 dedicates $1.3 billion to create safe parks for every child,
improve parks in neighborhoods with the greatest need, repair local and state park facilities,
and restore and expand access to outdoor recreation throughout California; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 invests$1.1 billion to protect California's natural resources
to prevent wildfires, restore rivers, lakes, streams and natural areas, prevent
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toxic air pollution, address climate change, and protect our coastline to increase access to
our coast and beaches; and
WHEREAS, All regions of the state will benefit from these investments with strict
accountability to ensure funds will be spent efficiently and for intended purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby declares its support for the California
Proposition 68 "Parks, Environment and Water Bond" measure on the June 5, 2018 state-
wide ballot.
• SECTION 2. The City Council hereby encourages all voters to educate themselves as
to whether or not to support the California Proposition 68 "Parks, Environment and Water
Bond" measure and to get out and vote in the November election.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby encourages all of the City's local non-profit and
volunteer organizations who use and benefit from the City's park facilities to educate
themselves and their members about this legislation in a manner which is allowable and
appropriate within the rules and judgment of each organization.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign letters of support
as needed and appropriate to demonstrate the City Council's support of the California
Proposition 68 "Parks, Environment and Water Bond" measure on behalf of the Gity Council.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which shall
be effective upon adoption.
Passed, approved and adopted the 18th day of April 2018
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resol tion Number 2018-248 was duly
adopted by the City Council following a roll call vote:
ANUEL LOZANO .
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )
I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2018-248 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the City Council on April 18, 2018,
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: Co-,UNCIL MEMB RS: None
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