R-9460
Resolution Number 9460 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica in Support of
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The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000
The Safe Drinking Water, Clean Water, Watershed Protection and Flood Protection Act
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Bay is a treasured local, state and national resource
that was nominated and accepted by Congress for inclusion in the Clean Water Acts
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National Estuary Program in 1988; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica has served as a member of the Santa
Monica Bay Watershed Council, working with other stakeholders to develop and
implement a comprehensive conservation and management plan, known as the Santa
Monica Bay Restoration Plan, to restore and protect Santa Monica Bay; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor of California have placed the $2.1
billion Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond
Act of 2000, hereafter entitled the Parks Bond, before the voters on the March 2000
California ballot; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor of California have placed the
$1.97 billion Safe Drinking Water, Clean Water, Watershed Protection and Flood
Protection Act, hereafter entitled the Water Bond, before the voters on the March 2000
California ballot; and
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WHEREAS, the Parks Bond has allocated considerable funding for grants to
local agencies and non-profit organizations for acquisition, enhancement, restoration
and protection of parks, coastal resources, and wildlife habitat; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Bond has specifically allocated $25 million to implement
actions consistent with those in the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan, thereby
providing badly needed funding to carry out activities vital to protecting and restoring
the health of Santa Monica Bay and its natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the Water Bond has allocated to the cities and counties of our
State, including those within Los Angeles County, grants and loans to protect
watersheds, and to restore and protect the water quality and environment of our
States coastal waters, estuaries, bays and near shore waters and groundwaters;
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Santa Monica hereby formally endorses both the Parks
Bond and Water Bond, and encourages its residents and those who work in the City to
closely review these measures and, if they feel so inclined, actively support these
bonds and work for their passage, thus helping to restore the health of Santa Monica
Bay and our States precious coastal and natural resources.
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SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
henceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
S/______________________________
MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE
City Attorney
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Adopted and approved this 23rd of November, 1999
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Pam OConnor, Mayor
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I, Maria M. Stewart, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution 9460 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
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Monica City Council held on the 23 of November, 1999, by the following vote:
Ayes: Council members: Rosenstein, McKeown, Feinstein, Bloom,
Holbrook, Mayor Pro Tem Genser, Mayor
OConnor
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Noes: Council members: None
Abstain: Council members: None
Absent: Council members: None
ATTEST:
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Maria M. Stewart
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