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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO. 2008-057 (1123) RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSITION 98, THE CALIFORNIA PROPERTY OWNERS AND FARMLAND PROTECTION ACT WHEREAS, a constitutional amendment ballot measure will appear on California's June 2008 ballot as Proposition 98; and WHEREAS, Proposition 98 appears to address eminent domain, but in fact contains language which will eliminate rent control, threaten development of public water projects, and limit local land use planning and environmental efforts in California; and WHEREAS, provisions in the initiative will preclude the use of eminent domain to acquire land or water to develop public water projects needed to provide a reliable and safe supply of water to California; and WHEREAS, language in the initiative will also prohibit the passage of regulations, ordinances, land use and other zoning laws that will enable local governments to plan and protect communities; and WHEREAS, leading environmental groups warn of provisions that would impair the ability of local governments to enact environmental protections against such issues as greenhouse emissions, the protection of coastal areas, and the preservation of open space; and WHEREAS, the NO on Proposition 98 campaign is supported 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 who oppose Proposition 98. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE to oppose Proposition 98. Introduced by Councilmember Grant and passed and adopted this 19t" day of May, 2008 by the following called vote: Members of the Council: AYES: Councilmembers Grant, Gregory, Prola, Souza, Starosciak, Stephens; Mayor Santos (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (~) ATTEST: 1 /I.(~ Marian Handa, City Clerk