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CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA ITEM
C-14
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution in Support of Proposition 68, the California Drought,
Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act
of 2018
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2018
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt resolution in support of Proposition 68, the California
Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and
Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Proposition 68 began as Senate Bill 5, The California
Clean Water & Safe Parks Act in September 2017. SB5
passed with bipartisan support and was signed by
Governor Brown, placing Proposition 68 on the June 5, 2018, statewide ballot.
If passed by a majority of voters, this $4 billion bond would direct $1.3 billion to parks. It
allocates funds to construct and rehabilitate parks in communities across the state, improve and
repair state parks, and expand access to parks, waterways and natural areas. If passed, Prop
68 would also create new recreational opportunities for people in underserved urban and rural
communities. Lodi would receive approximately $200,000 in per capita funds, and be eligible to
apply for competitive grants for additional projects.
Of the $1.3 billion for parks, $725 million would go to parks in neighborhoods with the greatest
need; $285 million would go to cities, counties and local park districts to make parks safer and
improve facilities; $218 million would be used to repair and improve state parks; and $95 million
would be used to promote recreation and tourism.
Prop 68 also would provide $1.2 billion to preserve and protect natural resources, including
rivers and streams. The bulk of the remaining funds would go toward water projects and flood
protection.
Proposition 68 does not raise taxes on Californians. Lodi stands to receive approximately
$200,000 for park improvements, and is positioned to apply for substantially more funds if Prop
68 is passed on June 5. The Sacramento Bee, San Jose Mercury -News and San Francisco
Chronicle are among the newspapers supporting Prop 68, and other endorsements come from
numerous organizations, ranging from the Sierra Club to the California Chamber of Commerce.
More than three dozen government agencies have adopted resolutions in support.
APPROVED:
uer, City Manager
Adopt Resolution in Support of Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and
Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018
May 2, 2018
Page 2
The Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission received a presentation on Proposition 68 at its
April 3, 2018, meeting and voted unanimously to recommend the City Council adopt the
attached resolution in support.
FISCAL IMPACT: None by this resolution, although PRCS will receive funding for
park improvements if the proposition passes.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Jeff Hood
Director
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STAND UP�
for California! ,�
Ensuring
Clean Drinki
Water
+ Cleans up and protects
our drinking water supplies
+ Protects streams and
rivers that provide drinking
water from pollution
for the Next
Drought
+ Smart, proven, efficient
solutions to secure future
water supplies
+ Restores groundwater,
which was severely drained
in the last drought
Helping
Communities
That Lack
Clean Water
+ Keeps toxic pollution out
of our drinking water
+ Provides safe drinking
water to communities wit
contaminated water
Safe Parks for
Every Child
Protecting Ou
Coastline and
Natural Areas
+ Improves the safety of
neighborhood parks
throughout California
+ Helps ensure every
California community has
access to quality parks
+ Increases access to our
coast and beaches
+ Restores and protects
our natural areas and
implements wildfire
protection measures
Increasing
Local Water
Supplies
+ Cleans up groundwater
and funds water recycling
projects
+ Captures more stormwater
and prevents flooding
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STANDUP r Priorities
for California!
ENSURING CLEAN DRINKING WATER
+ $250 million for clean drinking water and drought preparedness
+ $80 million for groundwater cleanup
+ $290 million for regional water sustainability, including
$50 million for groundwater sustainability planning
+ $100 million to enhance water supplies by recycling water
and helping farms conserve water
PROTECTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES FROM FLOOD
+ $550 million for flood protection and repair, including
$350 million for flood protection, $100 million for stormwater,
mudslide, and other flood -related protections, and
$100 million for urban multibenefit flood projects
PROTECTING CALIFORNIA'S RIVERS, LAKES AND STREAMS
+ $162 million for river parkways and urban streams restoration
+ $30 million to connect habitat areas, including $10 million
for the California Waterfowl Habitat Program
+ $25 million to restore rivers and streams in support of
fisheries and wildlife, including $5 million for salmon and
steelhead projects in Klamath Trinity watershed
+ $60 million to improve wildlife and fish passage, including
$30 million for Southern California steelhead habitat
+ $60 million for upper watersheds protection in the Sierra
Nevada and Cascades
+ $30 million to improve conditions for fish and wildlife
in streams
PROTECTING COAST, BEACHES, BAYS, AND OCEANS
+ $175 million for coastal and ocean resource protection of
beaches, bays, wetlands, lagoons, and coastal watersheds
and wildlife areas
+ $40 million to assist coastal communities in adapting
to climate change
+ $20 million for San Francisco Bay restoration
SAFE PARKS FOR EVERY CHILD
+ $725 million for parks in neighborhoods with the greatest need
+ $285 million to cities, counties, and local park and open
space districts to make local parks safer and improve facilities
+ $218 million to repair and improve state parks
IMPROVING RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
+ $30 million for innovative farm practices that improve
climate resilience
+ $50 million for forest restoration, fire protection and
management for wildfire and climate change
+ $40 million to restore natural and community resources,
including conversion of fossil fuel power plants to green space
+ $20 million for green infrastructure projects that benefit
disadvantaged communities
CONSERVING AND PROTECTING NATURAL AREAS
+ $160 million to state conservancies, including $87 million for
rivers, lakes and streams, and $73 million for open green space
+ $200 million to restore the Salton Sea and prevent toxic
air pollution
+ $137 million to the Wildlife Conservation Board, including
$5 million for regional conservation investment strategies,
$52 million for Natural Community Conservation Plan projects,
and up to $10 million to the UC Natural Reserve System
+ $200 million to implement habitat restoration
+ $50 million to repair and improve state fish and wildlife areas
PROMOTING RECREATION AND TOURISM AND
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION JOBS
+ $25 million in grants for rural recreation, tourism and
economic enrichment programs
+ $30 million to improve access to parks, waterways, natural
areas, and outdoor recreation areas, including expanding
outdoor experiences for disadvantaged youth
+ $40 million for state and local conservation corps for
restoration projects and equipment
+ $18 million for wildlife and land conservation
Paid for by Californians for Clean Water and Safe Parks, sponsored by Conservation Groups.
Committee major funding from Committee for Clean Water Natural Resources and Parks,
Yes on Proposition 68, Conservation Action Fund for clean water and parks, sponsored by
environmental organizations and The Nature Conservancy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-81
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION 68, THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT,
WATER, PARKS, CLIMATE, COASTAL PROTECTION,
AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL ACT OF 2018
WHEREAS, the Legislature adopted and Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 5, a
$4 billion General Obligation Bond to be placed on the June 2018 ballot as Proposition 68,
entitled the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access
for All Act of 2018; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 represents the first legislatively -authorized debt instrument
for parks, resources, and environmental improvements since 2002; and
WHEREAS, investments in California's urban, suburban, and rural park and resources -
related landscapes promote the notion of community and provide health, environmental, and
aesthetic benefits; and
WHEREAS, cities are eligible for at least $1.69 billion in funding for parks, water, and
climate and environmental programs; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 contains $200 million in per capita funding to assist all of
California's communities in underwriting priority park -related improvements; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 includes an additional $15 million for grants to cities and
districts in urbanized counties providing park and recreation services within jurisdictions of
200,000 or less in population; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 contains an additional $40 million in block grant awards for
communities that self -tax for park -related improvements; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 invests $725 million in grants for the creation and expansion
of safe neighborhood parks in park -poor neighborhoods under the Statewide Park Development
and Community Revitalization Act of 2008; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 invests no less than $1 billion in California's most
economically -challenged communities, eradicating blight and promoting greater access to the
outdoors and health-related pursuits; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 expends $200 million on California's State Park system,
addressing a greater than $1 billion backlog in deferred maintenance which will translate into
greater tourism and visitorship opportunities in adjacent communities; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 invests $30 million in trail network improvements promoting
non -motorized recreational and commuter opportunities throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 expends hundreds of millions on other important
investments in resource -related infrastructure, including California's rivers, coast, and other
waterways; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 invests hundreds of millions of dollars toward combatting
global warming through investments in urban greening projects, promoting healthy forests and
carbon farming applications; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 underwrites $250 million in investments in improving local
water systems, and providing safe and reliable drinking water to all Californians; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 spends $80 million in competitive grants for treatment and
remediation to promote access to safe drinking water in some of California's most
economically -challenged communities; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 68 underwrites improvements in the State flood management
systems, armoring against calamities that beset the State, including Oroville and elsewhere.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lodi does hereby support
Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor
Access for All Act of 2018 and any subsequent iteration titled otherwise by the Secretary of
State that is scheduled to appear on the June 2018 statewide ballot.
Dated: May 2, 2018
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2018-81 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 2, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Kuehne, Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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City Clerk
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