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From: B Brand

Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 5:51 PM

Subject: Heart Park Update - November 2006

Today was a great day for the park effort! Californians approved another $5.4 billion for cleaning-up our oceans, rivers, lakes and streams, and adding and upgrading our parkland. If you read the initiative - Proposition 84 - you'll see there is money all throughout it that could go towards helping Redondo Beach restore a wetland, and build a beautiful marquee park on the coast for everyone to enjoy. Not just Redondo Beach, but the entire South Bay, and visitors from all over the world.

This money will also draw more funds from other sources, such as county, federal, and private sources. We need to remember one thing though, Proposition 84 passing does not guarantee we will see a cent of it. Communities all over the state that have won grants and raised money for efforts like this can tell you, "Its a marathon, not a sprint." And it takes political will and political leadership to accomplish something so monumental. We've spoken with many local leaders and the more we talk, the more they listen, and the more they see the greatness of this opportunity. A leader has not emerged yet, but I'm certain one will. "Rome was not built in a day."

California voters have now approved 12 of 15 clean water/park bonds presented to them over the last 36 years. Over $15 billion worth just in the last 6 years. Cities like Malibu and Rancho Palos Verdes have done quite well in securing these funds because they have learned how to market their coastal resources in a way that draws enthusiasm and interest from outsiders who see their coastline as a treasure to be restored and preserved.

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes was out front on this bond, hiring the right lobbyist years ago. His name is Joe Caves, and he authored Proposition 84, as well as the $3.5 billion Prop 50 initiative that passed in 2002. It should be no surprise then, to learn that $5 million of Proposition 84 was already committed to RPV if it passed.

That's how its done folks. Help make the bond happen, don't just sit back and wait to see if it passes and then stick out your hand if it does. The PV Land Conservancy donated over $100,000 to the YesOn84 campaign. The SBPC donated a measly $250, but thanks to your kind donations, at least we're on the map.

We've had good days and bad days over the years working on this park effort. If you've read this far you know what I'm talking about. Today was a GREAT DAY! Raise your glass in a toast to our progress. We may still have a long way to go, but we've come a long way too.

Bill Brand

President

South Bay Parkland Conservancy

PO Box 7000-408

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

310-809-4405