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South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 65 -2018
File Number: 18 -326 Enactment Number: RES 65 -2018
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 68: THE
CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER & SAFE PARKS ACT.
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
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wildfires, restore rivers, lakes, streams and natural areas, prevent 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.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of South San Francisco supports and endorses
Proposition 68 on the June 5, 2018 statewide ballot, and hereby adopts this resolution the 25th day of
April, 2018.
At a meeting of the City Council on 4/25/2018, a motion was made by Pradeep Gupta, seconded by Mark
Addiego, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 4 Mayor Normandy, Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto, Councilmember Gupta, and
Councilmember Addiego
Absent: 1
Attest
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