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�k Jk� Item #5 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 2002 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Cou From: Kathy A. Kivley, Assistant to the City Manager Subject: Support of Proposition 40 Date: January 31, 2002 BACKGROUND Working together to pass Proposition 40, we can improve our quality of life today and for future generations. Together, we can make a big difference in improving the health and quality of life of our children, grandchildren and generations to come. Clean water and clean air are essential for all Californians. Safe neighborhood parks give our children and families secure places to enjoy the outdoors. Protecting California's coast from pollution and over -development is vital for people and wildlife. Yes on 40 cleans our air and waters, reduces pollution, protects our coast, bays, beaches and lakes and makes our parks safer. Business leaders from throughout the state are supporting Proposition 40 because it represents a balanced approach to improving California's economy, promoting jobs, protecting our natural resources and enhancing our quality of life. Proposition 40 is supported by many of the state's leading business organizations including the California Chamber of Commerce, California Business Properties Association, Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance and dozens of other groups representing seniors, local government, veterans, educators, police and fire, environmental organizations, and civic and community groups. DISCUSSION /ANALYSIS The following information outlines the reasons for supporting Proposition 40 on the ballot. Promote jobs and strengthen California's economy By enhancing our state's natural resources, state parks, beaches and coastal areas, Proposition 40 will help support California's tourism industry that employees 700,000 and contributes $55 billion to our economy each year. What's more, Proposition 40 funds will be distributed on a per capita basis, meaning every city and county — rural, urban and suburban -- is guaranteed funding and every community will see a direct benefit to their local economy, job base and quality of life. Strike the right balance between protecting land, air and water resources and the need to promote and strengthen our economy The water and air quality funding in Proposition 40 is non -controversial, does notadd to regulation and includes economic incentives to businesses. Funding from Proposition 40 will assist the business community in meeting the costs of such programs as storm water runoff clean up, development of new parks, emissions clean up and open space preservation. With interest rates at historic lows, now is the best time to invest in clean water, clean air, and the natural resources and recreational opportunities that enhance our quality of life. According to the State Treasurer, California has sufficient bonding capacity to fund Proposition 40, as well as future bonds for education, transportation and water. Improve water quality and provide cleaner air Proposition 40 will support projects throughout the state that will protect and improve water quality in rivers, lakes, groundwater and coastal areas and improve the health and quality of our drinking water. Proposition 40 will also fund programs that improve air quality by supporting the development of low-