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799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529-6864
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Honorable City Council
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Mary K. Lindley, Assistant to the City Manger
September 24, 1991 (CC Meeting 10/2/91)
SUBJECT: Consider Authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to
the Trustees of the California State University
System expressing Support for the Development of a
State University in Ventura County.
Background
Ventura County is the largest County in the State without a State
University. The County currently has a temporary off -site campus
housed in a rented office building in Ventura. The temporary site
does not begin to address the higher education needs of Ventura
County residents. LAFCO reports that classes are over -crowded and
many students are turned away, which accounts for the more than
8,000 residents commuting to universities outside of the County
each day.
State Senator Gary Hart sponsored a Bill in 1990, to fund a study
to search for a suitable off -site campus center. EIRs were
conducted on several potential sites and earlier this month, the
Board of Trustees choose the site located in Camarillo (100 acres
between Camarillo and Oxnard). On September 24, the Ventura County
Board of Supervisors restated its commitment to the development of
a permanent off -site State University and to the site selected by
the Board of Trustees.
The City has recently received a letter from the League of Women
Voters of Ventura County asking the that all cities demonstrate
support for a permanent off -site State University campus in Ventura
County by sending a letter of support.
PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. BERNARDO M. PEREZ SCOTT MONTGOMERY ROY E. TALLEY JR. JOHN E. WOZNIAK
Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
Printed On Recycled Paper
Support for State University Campus
September 24, 1991
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Staff recommends the Council approve authorization for the Mayor to
send a letter to the Trustees of the California State University
system expressing support for the development of an off -site State
University campus in Ventura County.