1990/10/09 City Council Resolution (10)RESOLUTION NO. 90-23'O
WHEREAS, the natural beauty of Sonoma County significantly enhances the quality
of our lives; and
WHEREAS, preservation of this natural beauty - the forested mountains,
extensive pastures, the many vineyards and orchards, the open rolling hills of our
spectacular coastline and our lakes, rivers and streams, is of paramount concern to
all of us, now and in the future; and
WHEREAS, estimated population growth of the San Francisco Bay area will
undoubtedly increase the numbers of people -V\ho wish to reside in Sonoma County as a
v4io1e and the City of Rohnert Park in particular, making retention of our farmlands,
scenic views and open space ever mre difficult; and
WHEREAS, Nbasure A of Sonoma County's Noven-ber General Election ballot will
establish an organization Ahich will allow landoiAners to protect their land for
agricultural purposes and/or for its natural beauty, and
WHEREAS, the sane 14-,asure A gives priority to establish greenbelts between the
cities of our County; and
WliEREAS, Measure A provides for the ability of our cities to participate with
the County in establishing open space areas within city boundaries but does not
allow for direct city representation on the authority; and
WHEREAS, without direct city representation, the cities will not have a vote in
the policy and decision making process establishing the priorities of the open space
district; and
WHEREAS, f4easure C on that same ballot will ensure that there will be
sufficient funds to compensate WILLING sellers who voluntarily choose to ensure
retention of their land's natural beauty and relinquish their development rights;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park supports the protection of open space especially between cities in the County
and urges its residents to support and vote for Nbasure C in this November's Sonoma
County General Election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council (does not support Measure A due to
the cities not having direct representation on the authority.
CITY OF PARK
Mayo.
.L'a ECK -LY! HOPKINS -;AYE SPIRO -LYZHOLLINGSWORTH AYE
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