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CC - ACTION: (1) Consideration of Adoption of a Position to Oppose the Referendum Challenging the 2022 Law Prohibiting New Oil and Gas Wells Near Homes, Schools, and Hospitals, which Appears on the November 5, 2024 Ballot; (2) Direction to the City Manager to Disseminate Information about the City Council's Position on the Referendum across the City's Communications Channels; and/or (3) Other Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: June 10, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Shelly Wolfberg/City Manager's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (06/06/2024)
Department Approval: John M. Nachbar (05/29/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) consider adopting a position to oppose the referendum challenging the 2022 law prohibiting new oil and gas wells near homes, schools, and hospitals, which appears on the November 5, 2024 ballot; (2) provide direction to the City Manager to disseminate information about the City Council's position on the Referendum across the City's communications channels; and/or (3) provide other direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the March 18, 2024 City Council Meeting, there was a majority consensus by the City Council to agendize a discussion of adopting a position opposing the California Oil and Gas Well Regulations Referendum (2024). (Attachment 1)
Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137) is at the center of this referendum. A vote to "keep the law" supports SB 1137, which would prohibit new oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet of homes, schools, nursing homes, and hospitals. It would also require companies to adopt health, safety, and environmental requirements. Alternatively, a vote to "overturn the law" aims to ...
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