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FROM: DENNIS M. BARRY, AICD. Costa
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR `�' -`�'�
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DATE: AUGUST 15, 2006
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SUBJECT: APPROVE WRITTEN ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE 2006 VOTER-APPROVED
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY URBAN LIMIT LINE (COUNTYWIDE) (COUNTY FILES:
GP#06-0001 AND ZT#0610001)
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
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RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVE the attached ballot argument on behalf of the.Board,of Supervisors for November 7,
2006 General Election in favor of the 2006 Voter-Approved Contra Costa County Urban Limit Line.
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CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE
i/IZECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMIT E
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS"A-TRUE AND
CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT_ ) SUPERVISORS ON THE.DATE SHOWN
AYES: II NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact: P. Roche, CDD-Adv. Ping. (Ph#925-335-1242) ATTESTED 8$ I<_/_Q C®
Cc: CAO JOHN CULLEN, CILERKI OF THE BOARD OF
Clerk of�the Board SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Counsel l
S.Weir, County Clerk
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August 15,2006
Board of Su ervisors
Ballot Argument For 2006 Voter-Approved Contra Costa County Urban Limit Line
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FISCAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND / REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
On July 25,2006 the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2006/80 calling for an election on
November 7, 2006 for Voter-Approved Contra Costa County Urban Limit Line. California Elections
Code section 9162 allows the Board of Supervisors, or any member of the,Board authorized by the
Board, to file a written argument for or against a County ballot measure. The Department has been
advised by the County Elections Office that Friday, August 18, 2006 is the last day arguments will be
received by that office for the November' 2006 General Election.
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Attached for the Board's con sideration.(see Attachment "A") is a ballot argument on behalf of the
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Board of Supervisors in favor of the 2006 Voter-Approved Contra Costa County Urban Limit Line.The
argument h1as been prepared pursuant to the requirements under the-Elections Code, specifically the
word count is 290 and that is within 300 word limit fora ballot argument.
Attachment (1 item)
Attachment "A": ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE 2006 VOTER APPROVED CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY URBAN LIMIT LINE
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Attachment "A": ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE 2006
VOTER-APPROVED CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY URBAN LIMIT LINE
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE 2006 VOTER-APPROVED CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY URBAN LIMIT LINE BALLOT MEASURE
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Protecting Contra Costa County's remaining open space and agricultural lands,
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discouraging urban sprawl, and preventing traffic congestion from getting any worse, are
concerns that matter to all County residents. These concerns are not new. In 1990 the
voters enacted the County's Urban Limit Line, approved under Measure C: The Contra
Costa County. 65/35 Land Preservation Plan Ordinance, which established a line beyond
which no urban land uses could be approved_during the term of the County's General
Plan. The Measure C-1990 ordinance runs for 20 years and is due to expire in 2010.
Over the past 16 years., the Urban Limit-Line has protected thousands of acres of
open space and agricultural lands�and has succeeded in channeling growth into areas of
the County most appropriate for urban development.Through Measure , the Board of
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Supervisors asks the voters to extend the term of the County's Urban Limit Line to the
year 2026.
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'What does a yes vote on Measure mean? A yes vote will extend the term of
the Urban Limit Line for anothe 20 years insuring the continued protection and
preservation of the County-s open space and agricultural lands. A yes vote will require
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voter approval for future expansion of the Urban Limit Line by more than 30 acres,:
meaning'that through 2026 the voters will decide whether the unincorporated, rural areas
of Contra Costa County should be urbanized. A yes vote will provide certainty in the
County's land use planning process, promoting orderly development in the
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unincorporated communities of the County with adequate public services to
accommodate future growth (road' s, water, sewer, etc.). Ayes vote will maintain.
eligibility for local funds under the '/2 cent transportation sales tax program approved by
voters in 1-004.
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We strongly urge voters tl approve Measure
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The undersigned proponel is and authors of the primary argument in favor of the
ballot proposition Measure at the general election for the County of Contra Costa to
be held on November 7, 2006 hereby state that this argument is true and correct to the
best of their knowledge and belief:
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Signed: Date:
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John Gioia, Supervisor. District I
Gayle B. Uilkema, Supervisor, District II
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Mary Nejedly Piepho, Supervisor-District III
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Mark DeSaulnier, Supervisor, District IV
Federal D. Glover, Supervisor, District V
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE L: 2006 VOTER-APPROVED CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY URBAN LIMIT LINE
Protecting Contra Costa County's remaining open space and agricultural lands.
discouraging urban sprawl, and preventing traffic congestion from getting any worse. are
concerns that matter to all County residents. These concerns are not new. In 1990 the
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voters enacted the County's Urban Limit Line, approved under Measure C: The Contra
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Costa County 65/35 Land Prese iation Plan Ordinance, which established a line beyond
which no urban land uses could be approved during the term of the County's General
Plan. The Measure C-1990 ordinance runs for 20ears and is due to expire in 2010.
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Over the past 16 years,the' Urban Limit Line has protected thousands of acres of
open space and agricultural lands and has succeeded in channeling growth into areas of
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the County most appropriate for urban development. Through Measure L, the Board of
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Supervisors asks the voters to extend the term of the County's Urban Limit Line to the
year 2026.
What does a"yes" vote In Measure L mean? A "yes" vote will extend the term of
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tl'ie Urban Limit Line for another 20 years insuring the continued protection and
preservation of the County's open space and agricultural lands. A "yes" vote will require
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voter approval for future expansion of the Urban Limit Line by more than 30 acres,
meaning that through 2026 the voters will decide whether the unincorporated. rural areas
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.of Contra Costa County should be urbanized. A "yes"vote will provide certainty in the
County's land use planning process, promoting orderly development in the
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unincorporated communities of the County with adequate public services to
Accommodate future growth (road I,water, sewer, etc.). A"Yes" vote will maintain
eligibility for local funds under the !i? cent transportation sales tax program approved by
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voters in 2004.
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We strongly urge voters 0 approve Measure L.
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The undersigned proponents and authors of the primary argument in favor of the
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ballot proposition Measure L at the general election for the County of Contra Costa to be
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held on November 7, 2006 hereby state that this argument is true and correct to the best
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of their knowledge and belief:
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JohYJioia, Supervisor, District I
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Gavle I ' -em u rvisor, District II
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Mark DeSaulnier, Supervisor,District IV
Feckral D. Glover, Supervisor, District V
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REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM
(THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT)
Complete this form and place it in the!box near the speakers' rostrum before addressing the Board.
Name: IPS Ila �Y-Nyb Phone: \ �,
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Address: I City: RP171tro,),
(Address and phone number are optional;please note that this card will become a public record kept on file
with the Clerk of the Board in as ociation with this meeting)
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I am speaking for myself or organization.-
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I wish to speak on Agenda Item # Date: J�
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Please see reverie for instructions and important information
SIGNAT-URE STATEMENT
(Elections Code Section 9600 et al)
All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9 of the Elections Code shall be
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accompanied by the following statement to be signed by each author of the argument. Names
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.and titles listed will be printed in the Voter's Information Pamphlet in the order provided below
and will appear as indicated below.
"The undersigned author(s) of the:
Argument in favor of Measure L
❑ Argument against
❑ Rebulttal to the argument in favor of
❑ Rebuttal to the argument against
Ballot measure (insert letter) L at the General Election for Contra Costa County to be held on
November 7, 2006 hereby state that such argument is true and correct to the. best of their
knowledge and belief."
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ARGUMENTIREBUTTAL FILED BY (check any of the following that apply):
Board of Supervisors or Governing Board
Contact Person's Printed Name- Patrick the
Contact Person's Signature: _
Title: Principal Planner, Community Development Department, Contra Costa County
Phone: 925.335.1242 FAX: 925.335.1200
EIS Mail: proch@cd.cccounty.us
Contact Person's Printed Na : Dennis M. Bar
Contact Person's Signature:
Title: Director, Community Development Department, qontra Costa County
Phone: 925.335.1276 FAX: 925.835.1299
EL Mail: dbarr@cd.ccounty.us
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❑ Bona Fide Association of Citizens or Filers of Special District Initiative
Name of Association:
P�irincipal Officer's Printed Name;
Principal Officer's Signature:
Title:
Phone: FAX:
B-Mail:
Attach Bona Fide Association of Citizens Data Sheet.
❑ Individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure
Printed Name:
Signature of Voter:
Address Where You Live:
Phone: I FAX:
E-Mail:
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