HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-8564 Submit to Voters a Measure for election, November 5, 1996, For a City-Wide Assessment District for Open SpaceRESOLUTION NO. 8564
(1996 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS AT
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 19969 AN ADVISORY MEASURE
RELATIVE TO A CITY -WIDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FOR OPEN SPACE PROTECTION AND PARK
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council established the preservation of open space as a Major City
Goal for the 1995 -97 Financial Plan period; and
WHEREAS, in November 1995 the City Council created the Open Space Financing Task
Force to develop recommendations on the best strategy for funding the long -term protection of
open spaces; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 1996, the Task Force presented its final recommendations to the
City Council, including that the Council form a city-wide assessment district for open space
protection and park acquisition and development purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the recommendations of the Task Force with
certain modifications that were later endorsed by the Task Force; and
WHEREAS, California Elections Code Section 9603 authorizes cities to hold an advisory
election in consolidation with any regular or special election for the purpose of allowing voters
to voice their opinions on substantive issues, with the understanding that the results of any such
advisory election will not be binding on the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO AS FOLLOWS:
An advisory measure is hereby ordered to be submitted to the voters at the General
Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 1996;
2. The proposed advisory measure will read as follows:
MEASURE A - ADVISORY VOTE ONLY
Should the City form a city-wide assessment district for open space
protection and park acquisition and development that would raise $1
million annually for this purpose, in accordance with the program
guidelines recommended by the Open Space Financing Task Force?
YES
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3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall
publish and circulate the resolution in accordance with the requirements of the
California Elections Code.
4. This resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
On motion of C. M:. Roalman , seconded by C.M_ smi th
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Roalman, Romero, Smith, Williams, Mayor Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing resolution of appreciation was adopted this _16 day of T „i y , 1996.
Allen K. Settle, Mayor
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