HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 2008 2751 2008 0917RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -2751
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING A PRISON
HOSPITAL AT THE SITE OF THE VENTURA COUNTY
YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
WHEREAS, the Moorpark City Council recognizes that it is necessary and in the
public interest for the state of California to provide a comprehensive and appropriate
correctional system, including prison medical facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Ventura County medical and health services community is
currently experiencing a significant shortage of nursing and medical staff; and
WHEREAS, the proposed prison hospital, through compensation competition,
would significantly and negatively contribute to the availability of medical staff, both
short- and long -term; and
WHEREAS, any such shortage would immediately, significantly and negatively
impact the availability, timeliness, and safety of appropriate medical services for
Ventura County residents; and
WHEREAS, the introduction of this proposed maximum security prison
population would compromise the overall security of Ventura County, resulting in a
threat to the stability of existing infrastructure; negative environmental impacts,
significant classroom impaction; housing shortages with consequential supply and
demand price hikes; loss of sense of well- being, and a overall loss of quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Moorpark is opposed to the
proposed placement of a maximum security prison hospital within Ventura County, and
hereby requests that Ventura Youth Correctional Facility be removed from the list of
potential sites.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Moorpark respectfully suggests
that a more appropriate location for a facility of this type be considered.
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk
shall cause a certified resolution to bE
PASSED AND ADOPTED th
ATTEST:
certify to a adoption
in the book 4f original i
17th day of Septe#er,
L�-
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk
ck Hunter,
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the resolution and
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 2008 -2751 was
adopted by the City Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held on the
17th day of September, 2008, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Van Dam
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Hunter
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 1 st day of October, 2008.
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk
(seal)