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Home My WebLink AboutCC RESO 2011-69RESOLUTION 2011 — 69 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A LETTER TO U.S. SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN SUPPORTING ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR FEDERAL BROWNFIELD REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS WHEREAS, as the result of the U.S. Federal brownfield revitalization programs targeted at redevelopment of contaminated properties, including the Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfield Grant Program, the City of National City has made significant progress in revitalization of the National City Harbor District; and WHEREAS, as a result of these Brownfield Programs, National City has also made significant progress in addressing environmental justice concerns of importance to its citizens, especially in the Westside Specific Plan area; and WHEREAS, the City estimates at least fifty (50) brownfield parcels remain to be addressed within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, brownfield redevelopment is a vital component of regional sustainability as it reduces development of sprawl, reuses land resources, and reduces consumption of fossil fuels by reducing the number and length of vehicle trips; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress is currently considering the Fiscal Year 2011 and 2012 brownfield funding levels as part of its budget deliberations and considering significant reductions to essential brownfield funding sources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby approves a letter to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein supporting adequate funding for Federal brownfield revitalization programs. PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2011. Ron Morrison, Mayor Michael R. Dalla,'City Clerk OV D AS TO FORM: dia C"y Attorn Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on March 15, 2011 by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON Mayor of the City of National City, California / ) City Clerk of the City o National City, California By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2011-69 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on March 15, 2011. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy RESOLUTION NO. 2011 — 70 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN OPPOSITION TO THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL TO ABOLISH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES IN CALIFORNIA WHEREAS, as part of the California Fiscal Year 2011-12 budget proposal, the Governor has proposed permanently abolishing California's more than 400 local redevelopment agencies; and WHEREAS, this proposal represents more of the same misguided and illegal State budget raids of local government funds that voters have repeatedly sought to end, most recently in November 2010, when an overwhelming 61% of voters elected to enact Proposition 22 and stop State raids of local government funds, including redevelopment funds; and WHEREAS, this proposal will bring very little financial benefit to the State. According to the State Controller's Office, redevelopment agencies have more than $87 billion in bond and other contractual obligations that legally must be repaid before revenues are available for any other purpose. In fact, according to the State Department of Finance's own budget documents, there will be zero State savings in out years from shutting down redevelopment; and WHEREAS, because of redevelopment efforts, the City of National City has been able to provide more than 2,515 permanent jobs, and an economy that produces more than $13 million annually in sales and hotel tax; and WHEREAS, the $13 million in tax revenues go directly into the City's General Fund to pay for services such as police, fire, parks and libraries in National City y; and WHEREAS, this proposal will destroy local economic development, including hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local economic activity throughout California. Abolishing redevelopment in National City may destroy: 1. The City of National City's ability to create affordable housing; pay for critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and community facilities; and end fundamental services that the residents of National City have relied on for 41 years. 2. The planned 22-acre addition to the award -winning Marina Gateway project, planned to generate $2.6 million annually in benefits to the City and the Unified Port of San Diego, create approximately 300-500 jobs, and rectify environmental and economic injustices in an near National City's Harbor District. 3. The planned implementation of the Westside Specific Plan, which has the potential to create 2,682 work force and affordable housing units, to create 1,672 construction and permanent jobs, according to the Environmental Impact Report for the 2011 Update to the National City General Plan, would perpetuate the environmental injustices caused by blighting influences and incompatible land uses, and prohibit sustainable regional growth. 4. The planned implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan, which would create 4,007 housing units and 3.87 million square feet of mixed -use commercial, office, and institutional space; create 2,627 construction and permanent jobs, according to the Resolution No. 2011 — 70 Page 2 5. Environmental Impact Report for the 2011 Update to the National City General Plan; and prohibit sustainable infill urban development. 6. Remediation and redevelopment of an estimated 100 or more parcels contaminated by hazardous materials, posing health and safety hazards to humans and wildlife; and WHEREAS, throughout California, redevelopment activities support 304,000 jobs annually, including 170,600 construction jobs, contribute over $40 billion annually to California's economy in the generation of goods and services, and generate more than $2 billion in state and local taxes in a typical year; and WHEREAS, eliminating redevelopment will take away one of the few tools local governments have to comply with State requirements to plan for more compact urban development supported by transit -oriented development, housing, jobs, and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, eliminating redevelopment will destroy the development of affordable housing in California. Redevelopment agencies are the second largest funder of affordable housing, behind only the federal government, and are responsible for over 98,000 units of affordable housing since 1993; and WHEREAS, shutting down redevelopment agencies is a violation of multiple State and federal constitutional provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City Of National City hereby formally opposes the California Administration's proposal to abolish redevelopment in California. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of National City authorizes the City Council and City staff to communicate its opposition to this proposal to the Governor, the Legislature, business groups, and citizens. PASSED and ADOPTED this 29th day of March 2 41. on Morrison, Mayor ATTEST: /.7 Michael R. Della, ity C erk VED A c. FORM: CIG. Silva City Attorney Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on March 29, 2011 by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON Mayor of the City of National City, California x ill � -rk of the ity City National City, California By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2011-70 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on March 29, 2011. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy