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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-069
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA OPPOSING STATE PROPOSITION 98
WHEREAS, a constitutional amendment ballot measure, Proposition 98, will appear on
California's June 2008 ballot; and
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 that will
eliminate rent control and other renter protections, threaten development of public water projects,
stymie local land use planning and impair the City's ability to protect the environment; and
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; and
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 residents,
businesses, farmers and the economy with a reliable and safe supply of water; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 98 is opposed by the Association of California Water
Agencies and the Western Growers Association, which warn the initiative will impair water
projects to protect water quality and supply; and
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 its ability to keep communities and the public safe; and
WHEREAS, leading environmental groups warn provisions in the measure would impair
the City's 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 that oppose Proposition 98.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista
that we hereby oppose Proposition 98 on the June 2008 ballot.
Resolution No. 2008-069
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
authorizes the use of its name by the No on Proposition 98 campaign in opposition to Proposition
98, and directs its staff to fax a copy of this adopted resolution to 916-442-3510.
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Approved as to form by
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City Manager
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 18th day of March 2008 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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I, Donna R. Norris, Interim City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2008-069 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 18th day of March 2008.
Executed this 18th day of March 2008.
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Donna R. Norris: CMC, Interim City Clerk