HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 2000 1698 2000 0216RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -1698
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE
PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 26 - THE LET'S FIX OUR
SCHOOLS INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, more than two million California students attend
class in temporary facilities, and the state must build six new
classrooms every day if it is going to accommodate the quickly
growing student population; and
WHEREAS, without significant new construction and
modernization, existing schools will not be ready to handle the
several hundred thousand additional students over the next
decade; and
WHEREAS, The Let's Fix Our Schools Initiative would amend
the California Constitution and Education Code to allow passage
of critically- needed local school bonds with a simple majority of
50 percent plus one, rather than the current two - thirds vote
required, while holding local school districts strictly
accountable for prudent and responsible spending; and
WHEREAS, at a time when California families want safer
schools, more class size reduction, and better access to 21st
century learning tools like computers and the Internet, we need
to ensure that local school districts have the funds to create
classroom environments that help students learn; and
WHEREAS, last year voters passed Proposition 1A, a $9.2
billion statewide bond to provide state matching funds for local
school facilities construction and improvements; and
WHEREAS, school districts can only receive Proposition IA
state bond funds if they can generate matching funds through
local bonds; and
WHEREAS, most California voters believe bonds are the best
way to build and repair classrooms and reduce overcrowding in
California's schools; and
WHEREAS, local school bonds require a two- thirds vote to
pass, forcing many districts to run numerous grueling campaigns.
Resolution No. 2000 -1698
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NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Moorpark
supports the passage of the Let's Fix Our Schools Initiative on
the March, 2000 statewide ballot because it is a necessary and
fair initiative.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be
filed in the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 2000.
ATTEST:
Deborah S. TraffeiTs'ftedt, City Cler
Resolution No. 200..1698
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk of the City of
Moorpark, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000 -1698 was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Moorpark at a meeting held on the
16th day of February, 2000, and that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, Wozniak and
Mayor Hunter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 23rd
day of February, 2000.
Deborah S. Traffenste t, City Clerk
(seal)