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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. 00-008 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE PROPOSITION 12, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 WHEREAS, state, regional, and local parks serve as recreational, social, and cultural centers for Califomia's communities, providing important venues for youth enrichment and safety, community identity, protection of natural and historic sites, parkland and open space; and WHEREAS, the commitment to state, regional and local parks has dwindled over the last decade, resulting in California communities not keeping pace with the needed ~mding for rehabilitation, development and acquisition; and WHEREAS, during this same period of diminished funding, Califomia's citizens have increased their park visits to state, regional and local parks; and WHEREAS, Califomia is known for its natural resources, open space, mountains, rivers, coastline, and forests that positively impact state and local economies; and WHEREAS, California is largely an urban state with a population that will continue to grow by 18 million residents by 2020, thereby placing more pressure on existing parkland and facilities; and WHEREAS, California's economy is dependent upon maintaining a high quality of life that includes attractive and safe public park and recreation facilities and services; and WHEREAS, the last statewide park bond was passed in 1988; and WHEREAS, Proposition 12, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 will provide $2.1 billion for state and local park projects to preserve our natural heritage and allow urban areas to expand needed recreation facilities that serve children, youth, seniors, and families; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: