CC Resolution 1990-075^#=n CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 90-75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO
PROPOSITION 128-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT.
WHEREAS; Proposition 128, entitled the Environmental Protection
Act of 1990 The Hayden Initiative) will appear on the November 6
general election ballot; and
WHEREAS; this extremely complex 39 page measure covers a broad
spectrum of complex issues including global warming, energy, ozone
depletion, water supply and treatment, mandatory stormwater run-off
control, food production, timber, refrigeration, air conditioning,
off shore oil drilling, establishment of the elected office of
Environmental Advocate and many other. issues; and
WHEREAS; the initial estimates by the nonpartisan independent
Legislative Analyst indicate Proposition 128 would cost nearly $3
billion with additioiial unknown costs" to state and local taxpayers;
and whereas nongovernmental independent economic experts estimate
taxpayer costs could run as high as $12 billion; and
WHEREAS; according to economic reports California consumer prices
would increase significantly for energy, transportation, food and
water; including a 30% increase in food prices, a 20% increase in
electricity rates and up to a 60 cent per gallon increase in the
price of gasoline; and
WHEREAS; the California economy, consumers and taxpayers cannot
afford these increases, especially those on fixed incomes, seniors,
small businesses, single parents and the poor who would be hardest
hit; and
WHEREAS; Proposition 128 would grant broad enforcement authority
over all environmental and public health laws to a single individual,
independent from the Governor, Legislature and local governments; and
WHEREAS; Tom Hayden, an author and campaign chairman is widely
reported to be seeking the office of Environmental Advocate; and
WHEREAS; Proposition 128 would create the potential for thousands
of lawsuits against state and local governments and its bounty
provision would allow members of radical groups like EARTH FIRST to
personally share in any awards from successful lawsuits at taxpayer's
expense; and
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WHEREAS; there are too many important complex issues in
Proposition 128 to be voted on together we need to take a rational
approach1 one that examines issues concerning California's vital
natural resources air, water, forests, food and coastline
independently; and
WHEREAS; protecting the environment is an absolute necessity, but
Proposition 128 costs too much, tries to do too much and may cause
more problems than it solves; and
WHEREAS; a growing coalition of concerned organizations and
individuals including the California Chamber of Commerce,
Agricultural Council of California, California Taxpayers'
Association, American Council on Science and Health, California
Manufacturers Association, Association of California Water Agencies,
California Municipal Utilities Association, California Cattlemen's
Association, California Women For Agriculture, and Mother's Watch and
many others are in opposition to Proposition 128; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THE City of La Quinta, California
opposes the Proposition 128, The Hayden Initiative Environmental
Protection Act of 1990) on the November 6, 1990 ballot.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on this 2nd day of October, 1990, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council *embers Bohnenberger, Sniff & Mayor Pena
NOES: Council r*rnber Rushworth
ABSENT: One Vacancy)
ABSTAIN: None
City of L*Q*'uinta, California
*AUNDRA L. JUHOLA,**i*ty Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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