HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 96-1999 RESOLUTION NO. 96-99
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 3, THE CALIFORNIA
LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000
WHEREAS, the California Legislature has declared that public libraries are a supplement
to the formal system of free public education and deserve adequate financial support from
Government at all levels; and
WHEREAS, a viable statewide system of public libraries is essential to assist the schools,
support children and to serve the general public in all local communities; and
WHEREAS, community public libraries are an important partner in providing a quality education
for children and ensuring lifelong learning opportunities for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the public interest is served by providing adequate resources to properly fund public
library facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, local public libraries throughout California need additional funding for the
construction of new libraries, and for the expansion and renovation of existing library facilities to
better serve their communities; and
WHEREAS, the California State Library has recently conducted a statewide survey which
identified a need for over 400 local library projects at a cost in excess of $2 billion; and
WHEREAS, Senator Richard Rainey has introduced Senate Bill 3 establishing the California Library
Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000, and authorizing the issuance of one billion dollars in
State bonds to fund library construction and renovation projects on a 65% State - 35% local matching
basis, and placing this bond measure on the November 7, 2000 statewide general election ballot; and
WHEREAS, approval by the Legislature of Senate Bill 3 would provide California voters the
opportunity to vote on this bond measure in the November 7, 2000 election and to provide a
significant new financing option for expanding and improving California's public libraries;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of South San Francisco hereby
endorses and supports the passage of Senate Bill 3 (Rainey) by the Legislature, and directs the
City Clerk to notify the Honorable Gray Davis, Governor of the State of California; Senator
Richard Rainey; the Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa, Speaker of the Assembly; the Honorable
John Burton, President pro Tempore of the Senate; Senator Jackie Speier; and Assemblyman
Louis J. Papan of its support.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a Rerlul ar meeting held on the 14
_dayof duly ,1999bythefollowingvote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Joseph A.
R. Penna, Mayor Pro Tem
None.
None.
None.
Pernekes, Eugene R. Mullin, and John
Karyl Matsumoto and Mayor James L. Datzman
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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