HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9407Resolution No. 9407
Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Palo Alto Supporting Measure AA,
Regional Open Space -Access, Preservation and Restoration Bond
· WHEREAS, the Mid peninsula Regional Open Space Board of Directors voted to
place a general obligation bond measure on the June 3, 2014 ballot; and
WHEREAS, approval of the bond measure by voters in the District, which
includes portions of Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties, would allow the District
to seek up to $300 million in general obligation bonds; and residents in the district would pay a
property tax assessment not to exceed $3.18 per $100,000 assessed value per year; and
WHEREAS, the measure would regionally fund expanded public access to
protected land, protection of redwood forests, land and natural habitat restoration, and
preservation of agricultural land along the San Mateo Coast; and
WHEREAS, the measure would improve recreational opportunities for Palo Alto
residents by increasing access to hiking and biking trails, as well as restore and protect natural
habitats in the District, improve the scenic beauty of the region, and reduce forest fire risk; and
WHEREAS, these Measure AA projects include Baylands trails and restoration,
re-opening Alpine Road as a biking and hiking trail, improve facilities at Rancho San Antonio,
and the District's other 25 highest priority projects as defined by its Vision Plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Palo Alto does hereby declare its enthusiastic support for Measure AA, Regional Open Space -
Access, Preservation and Restoration Bond on the June 2, 2014 ballot.
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INTRODUCED AND PASSED: April21, 2014
A YES: BERMAN, BURT, HOLMAN, KLEIN, KNISS, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID
SHEPHERD
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APPROVED: ~( May r ·
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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