HomeMy WebLinkAbout- - Resolution in Support CA Jobs Initiative - 7/6/2010CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 6, 2010 ITEM NUMBER:
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA JOBS INITIATIVE TO
SUSPEND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AB 32
DATE: JUNE 16, 2010
FROM: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE/ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTATION BY: MAYOR PRO TEM WENDY LEECE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, Thomas Hatch, Assistant City Manager— (714) 754-5288
CONTACT: Carol Proctor, Management Analyst — (714) 754-5688
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider whether to adopt a resolution supporting the California Jobs Initiative,
a state measure aimed to temporarily suspend the implementation of the California Global Warming
Solutions Act (AB 32), and support the Initiative when it appears on the November 2, 2010 State
Ballot.
BACKGROUND:
At their May 18, 2010 meeting, the City Council voted to continue this item (5-0) to a date uncertain
meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece subsequently requested that this item be placed on the
July 6, 2010, City Council meeting agenda. The staff report, resolution, and supporting documents
are included as Attachment 1.
Mayor Pro Tem Leece requested additional information in support of the California Jobs Initiative.
Currently, four Orange County cities have taken support positions on this measure: Lake Forest,
Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Tustin. Mayor Pro Tem Leece has also had discussions with
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Ed Fawcett, and with other individuals
regarding the measure. Mr. Fawcett has provided a letter in support of a resolution supporting the
California Jobs Initiative (please see Attachment 2).
CONCLUSION:
The City Council must decide whether they will adopt the Resolution (Attachment A) in support of
the California Jobs Initiative.
CAROL C. PROCTOR
Management Analyst
THOMAS R. HATCH
Assistant City Manager
DISTRIBUTION: Susan M. Allen, Yes on the California Jobs Initiative
Ed Fawcett, President/CEO — Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce
ATTACHMENTS: A Resolution No. 10-
1 Staff Report, Resolution and Support Documents (from May 18, 2010 Council
meeting)
2 Letter from Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce dated June 15, 2010
Staff Rpt-CA—Jobs—Initiative-6-16-10