HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2006-31RESOLUTION NO. 2006- 31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
OPPOSING SB 1210 (TORLAKSON) WHICH WOULD REVISE CALIFORNIA LAW RELATING TO
THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN
WHEREAS, Senator Torlakson has introduced Senate Bill 1210 (SB 1210), which, if passed, would
revise California law relating to the use of eminent domain; and
WHEREAS, SB 1210 would primarily provide that public use does not include the taking of property in
order to transfer it to a nongovernmental entity for purposes of economic development or increasing
tax revenues, except as specifically provided under the Community Redevelopment Law, among
other related provisions; and
WHEREAS, SB 1210 would severely limit the ability of local agencies to proceed with redevelopment
and economic development that benefit the entire community, and;
WHEREAS, eminent domain has been used effectively in California for years to provide affordable
housing, eliminate blight, revitalize business districts, and provide jobs; and;
WHEREAS, the State of California already has strong laws on the books restricting the use of
eminent domain and protecting the rights of home and property owners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar OPPOSES
SB 1210 (Torlakson).
SECTION 1, That the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar shall adopt the Resolution and the City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption.
SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar asks all elected local and State
officials to OPPOSE SB 1210 (Torlakson).
SECTION 3 That certified copies of the resolution be circulated to the following:
Senator Tom Torlakson
League of California Cities
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 4'" DAY OF APRIL, 2006.
Carol Herrera, Mayor
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I, Tommye Cribbins, City Cierk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was passed, adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar held on 4 day of April, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Tanaka, Tye,
MPT/Zirbes, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Tomm e Cribbins, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
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