HomeMy WebLinkAbout7052RESOLUTION NO. 7052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S
PROPOSITION P, THE SAFE NEIGBHORHOOD PARKS, GANG
PREVENTION, YOUTH /SENIOR RECREATION, BEACHES, AND
WILDLIFE PROTECTION MEASURE OF 2014
WHEREAS, Proposition P aims to continue the funding for programs established
under the 1992 and 1996 Proposition A measures for the development, acquisition,
improvement, restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance of recreational, cultural, park
and community facilities, as well as open space lands within Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, on November 3, 1992, sixty -four percent (64 %) of voters within the
County of Los Angeles authorized formation of the Los Angeles County Regional Park
and Open Space District (the "District "), the levy of a benefit assessment within the
District, and a plan for expenditure of the proceeds of such assessment including for the
development, acquisition, improvement, restoration and maintenance of recreational,
cultural, park and community facilities, and open space lands within the County; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 1996, sixty -five (65 %) of voters in Los Angeles
County amended the method of assessment, and authorized expenditures of District
revenues; and
WHEREAS, the revenues from the 1992 and 1996 assessment will sunset in
Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 and 2018 -2019, respectively; and
WHEREAS, to ensure continued funding for these programs, the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors has placed on the November 2014 ballot the "SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, YOUTH /SENIOR RECREATION, BEACHES/WILDLIFE
PROTECTION MEASURE" (Proposition P) authorizing an annual special tax on all
properties in the County consisting of twenty -three dollars ($23.00) per parcel to be
levied for thirty (30) years commencing in Fiscal Year 2015 -16 through Fiscal Year
2044 -2045; and
WHEREAS, this measure will ensure continued development, acquisition,
improvement, restoration and maintenance of recreational, cultural, park and community
facilities, and open space lands with the County and provide benefits throughout the
County by improving economic, environmental, and recreational conditions resulting in
maintained or enhanced property values; and
WHEREAS, the collection and expenditure of all funds under this measure will be
transparent to the taxpayers through independent financial audits and public review of
expenditures, all funds generated by this measure will be spent in the County, and all
County communities will receive an equitable share of the funding; and
WHEREAS, the purchase, construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of park
and recreation facilities under this measure will aid in the development of safe places
and facilities for after - school, weekend and holiday programs for local children and
youth, thereby creating healthy places for children and youth to play, learn and interact
with other children, and
WHEREAS, residents have already been actively paying property assessments
to fund these programs and the new measure will simply continue to provide funds to
ensure all Los Angeles County parks and recreation centers that enhance our
community are continuously serviced, maintained and upgraded, and that new parks
and open space facilities are established.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby expresses its support for Proposition P.
For this purpose, the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and the
minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the City Council's approval supporting the Los
Angeles County's Proposition P, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention,
Youth /Senior Recreation, Beaches, and Wildlife Protection Measure of 2014.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21St day of October , 2014.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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May 6r of-the City of Arcadia
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, GENE GLASCO, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the
foregoing Resolution No. 7052 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 21 sc day of October, 2014 and that said Resolution was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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— - City 4erk of the City'of Arcadia