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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2006 1004 CC REG ITEM 10ITO: FROM: DATE: MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT The Honorable City Council John Brand, Senior Management Analyst ?P September 27, 2006 (CC Meeting of October 4, 2006) o.M. M P4 0 City "Iovnci6 Meeting oZ .1�r/Z LLB• d• / �rQ SUBJECT: Consider Resolutions in Support of Statewide Ballot Initiative Proposition 1 C, the "Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006," and Proposition 84, "Water Quality, Safety and Supply. Flood Control. Natural Resource Protection. Park Improvements. Bonds. Initiative Statute" BACKGROUND At the September 20, 2006 Council meeting, Councilmember Mikos asked staff to examine certain ballot initiatives for possible Council consideration. Staff reviewed the propositions in question. It was found that Propositions 1C and 84 appear to be consistent with the City's adopted Legislative Program, and each has been endorsed by the League of California Cities and many other local government agencies. DISCUSSION Proposition 1 C — the "Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006" is a measure that authorizes the state to sell $2.85 billion of general obligation bonds to fund 13 new and existing housing and development programs. City Legislative Program #9 A. states "Support legislation that addresses occupancy levels and strengthens cities' ability to reduce overcrowding in residential areas" and City Legislative Program #9 B. states "Support efforts to develop federal, state, and county participation, financial support, and incentives for programs that provide adequate, affordable, housing for elderly, handicapped, and low- income persons throughout the community." Proposition 1 C appears to be consistent with those positions adopted by the City Council. Proposition 84 — is called "Water Quality, Safety and Supply. Flood Control. Natural Resource Protection. Park Improvements. Bonds. Initiative Statute." This initiative allows the state to sell $5.4 billion in general obligation bonds for safe drinking water, water quality, and water supply; flood control; natural resource protection; and park improvements. City Legislative Program #4 B. states "Support legislation that would Ballot Propositions 1 C and 84 CC Meeting of October 4, 2006 Page 2 eliminate unfunded mandates such as the waste course pollution prevention programs." Proposition 84 appears to be consistent with this position adopted by the City Council. As indicated, both propositions appear to be consistent with City's adopted Legislative Program for 2006 as adopted by the Council on May 3, 2006. The League of California Cites recommends support of the propositions as being the best interests of local government and the people of California. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2006- supporting Proposition 1C, and Resolution No. 2006 - supporting Proposition 84. Attachment "A" Resolution No. 2006- Proposition 1 C Attachment "B" Resolution No. 2006- Proposition 84 000073 S:\Assistant City ManagerVohn Brand \Moorpark \City Council \CC Agenda Staff Reports \CC 2006 \Props lc and 86.doc Attachment "A" RESOLUTION NO. 2006- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1C ON THE NOVEMBER 2006 BALLOT WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark is responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure that is essential to building and preserving the economic and social well -being of the residents and businesses of this city; and WHEREAS, these infrastructure include roadways, public transit systems, bike lanes, and other transportation systems; schools; affordable housing; drinking water and sewage treatment systems; parks and other amenities; and WHEREAS, the city has grown by 21% (twenty -one percent) in population over the past six years, and is projected to grow by an additional 8,000 people over the next 15 years, creating new pressures on the city to expand and improve our basic infrastructure as it relates to all of these infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS, the city estimates that it needs over 2,000 units of new housing to accommodate its project growth, estimated to cost over $1.5 billion; and WHEREAS, the California State Legislature passed a $37.3 billion package of fiscal and bond measures to provide funding for housing, transportation, levee repairs and flood control projects and education facilities in May 2006; and WHEREAS, an additional bond measure to raise funds for housing and emergency shelter has been placed on the ballot through the initiative process by a coalition of business, public health, local government and environmental organizations; and WHEREAS, this measure has been titled Propositions 1C by the Secretary of State and will be placed on the November 2006 ballot for voter approval; and WHEREAS, Proposition 1C will provide $2.8 billion for housing projects, including $1.35 billion that helps cities address housing - related infrastructure 0000'74 Attachment "A" Proposition 1 C Resolution No. 2006 - Page 2 issues, consisting of $850 million in grants for development of public infrastructure projects that facilitate or support infill housing construction, $200 million for parks, and $300 million for development near public transportation; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is in strong support of Propositions 1C, and views this measure as providing critically needed resources for California cities. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City hereby expresses its strong support for Proposition 1C which will be presented for voter approval on the November 2006 statewide ballot. SECTION 2. The City Council and staff shall provide such educational materials on the possible impacts of such initiatives as may be lawfully provided by the city's representatives. SECTION 3. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Executive Director of the League of California Cities. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of the resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October , 2006. Patrick Hunter, Mayor ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk 40000 5 Attachment "B" RESOLUTION NO. 2006- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 84 ON THE NOVEMBER 2006 BALLOT WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark is responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure that is essential to building and preserving the economic and social well- being of the residents and businesses of this city; and WHEREAS, these infrastructure include roadways, public transit systems, bike lanes, and other transportation systems; schools; affordable housing; drinking water and sewage treatment systems; parks and other amenities; and WHEREAS, the California State Legislature passed a $37.3 billion package of fiscal and bond measures to provide funding for housing, transportation, levee repairs and flood control projects and education facilities in May 2006; and WHEREAS, an additional bond measure to raise funds for clean water, parks and coastal protection has been placed on the ballot through the initiative process by a coalition of business, public health, local government and environmental organizations; and WHEREAS, this measure has been titled Proposition 84 by the Secretary of State and will be placed on the November 2006 ballot for voter approval; and WHEREAS, Proposition 84 will provide $5.4 billion for improving natural resources and water programs including state projects and grants for flood control, safe drinking water, improving water quality, integrated water management, water planning, and sustainable communities; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is in strong support of Proposition 84, and views this measure as providing critically needed resources for California cities. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City hereby expresses its strong support for Proposition 84 which will be presented for voter approval on the November 2006 statewide ballot. 000076 Attachment "B" Proposition 84 Resolution No. 2006 - Page 2 SECTION 2. The City Council and staff shall provide such educational materials on the possible impacts of such initiatives as may be lawfully provided by the city's representatives. SECTION 3. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution the Executive Director of the League of California Cities. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of the resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October , 2006. Patrick Hunter, Mayor ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk