HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 7932RESOLUTION NO. 7932
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 14 -THE
CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND
PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND
ACT OF 2000
WHEREAS, public libraries are established in California to
supplement the formal system of free public education and financial
support from government at all levels is appropriate; and
WHEREAS, as viable statewide system of public libraries is
essential to serve the general public, to support the developmental
needs of California's children, and to assist students, business,
and non-profits 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 throughout the state to properly fund public
facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the California Library recently conducted a
statewide survey which identified a need for over 425 local library
projects at a cost in excess of $2 billion; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto anticipates expansion and
renovation of several library building in the next decade; and
WHEREAS, first priority is given to projects which are
joint ventures between public libraries and the schools; and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature and the Governor
approved SB3, the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and
Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000,
authorizing $350 million in State bonds to fund grants on a 65%
state-35% local match basis; and
WHEREAS, the measure will appear on the March 7, 2000
statewide ballot as Proposition 14, and, if approved by California
voters, will provide significant funding to address California's
public library construction needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
hereby resolve as follows:
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SECTION 1. The Council hereby finds that the approval
of Proposition 14, the California Reading and Literacy Improvement
and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000,
will afford the City of Palo Alto an opportunity to be eligible for
grants to support library building construction projects.
SECTION 2. The Council hereby declares its support for
Proposition 14, because it could positively affect the City of Palo
Alto's plans to modernize its public library facilities.
SECTION 3. The Council finds that the adoption of this
resolution is not a project under CEQA Guidelines and, therefore,
no environmental review is required.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: February 7, 2000
AYES: BEECHAM, BURCH, EAKINS, FAZZINO, KLEINBERG, KNISS, LYTLE, MOSSAR,
OJAKIAN
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ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
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City Clerk j
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Senior Asst. t1ty At(orney
Services
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