HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2022-014' RESOLUTION NO. 2022-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, TO OPPOSE INITIATIVE 21-
0042A1
WHEREAS, the measure creates new constitutional loopholes that allow
corporations to pay far less than their fair share for the impacts they have on our
communities, including local infrastructure, our environment, water quality, air quality, and
natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the measure includes undemocratic provisions that would make it
more difficult for local voters to pass measures needed to fund local services and
infrastructure, and would limit voter input by prohibiting local advisory measures where
voters provide direction on how they want their local tax dollars spent; and
WHEREAS, the measure makes it much more difficult for state and local regulators
to issue fines and levies on corporations that violate laws intended to protect our
environment, public health and safety, and our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the measure puts billions of dollars currently dedicated to state and
local services at risk, and could force cuts to public schools, fire and emergency response,
' law enforcement, public health, parks, libraries, affordable housing, services to support
homeless residents, mental health services, and more; and
WHEREAS, the measure would also reduce funding for critical infrastructure like
streets and roads, public transportation, drinking water, new schools, sanitation, and
utilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by
the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, State of California, that the City of Palm Desert
opposes Initiative 21-0042A1.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Palm Desert will join the NO on
Initiative 21-0042A1 coalition, a growing coalition of public safety, labor, local
government, infrastructure advocates, and other organizations throughout the state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is directed to email a copy of this adopted
resolution to the League of California Cities at BallotMeasures@calcities.org
Resolution No. 2022-14
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 24th day of February 2022 by the I
following vote, to wit:
AYES: JONATHAN, KELLY, NESTANDE, QUINTANILLA, AND HARNIK
NOES -
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINNone
JAN C. HARNIK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NIAMH M. ORTEGA,-DtK�UTY CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA