2008/03/25 City Council Resolution 2008-43RESOLUTION N0.2008 -43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
OPPOSING PROPOSITION 98 ON THE JUNE 2008 BALLOT
WHEREAS, a constitutional amendment ballot measure, Proposition 98, will appear on
California's June 2008 ballot;
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;
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;
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;
WHEREAS, Proposition 98 is opposed by the Association of California Water Agencies and
Western Growers Association, who warn the initiative will impair water projects to protect water quality
and supply;
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 Chiefs Association opposes the measure because it threatens
their ability to keep communities and the public safe;
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 IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
hereby opposes Proposition 98 on the June 2008 ballot.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park authorizes the
use of its name by the No on Proposition 98 campaign in opposition to Proposition 98.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 25"' day of March, 2008.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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BREEZE: AYE SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: ABSENT VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)