HomeMy Public PortalAbout2004-175 (10-05-04)Resolution No. _ 2004.175 .`
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD,SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1A-
PROTECTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES
WHEREAS, The State of California annually seizes more that $5.2 billion local property
tax funds (ERAF) statewide from cities, counties and special districts, which have cost local
governments more than $40 billion in the lost revenues-over the past 12 years, including more
than $800 million annually for cities, or $6.9 billion over the past 12 years, thereby serious)
reducing resources available for local public safety and other services; and y
WHEREAS, The drain of local resources has continued even during periods when the
state's budget has been overtlowing with surpluses as well as during difficult economic times;
and
WHEREAS, These ongoing shifts and raids by the state of local property tax funds and
other funding dedicated to local governments have seriously reduced resources available for
local fire and paramedic response, law enforcement, public health and emergency medical care, ,
roads, parks, libraries, transportation and other essential local services; and
WHEREAS, These funding raids also add pressure for local governments to increase
fees and taxes to maintain basic local service levels; and
WHEREAS, It is abundantly clear that state leaders will continue to use local tax funds
to balance the state budget unless the voters limit the power of the Legislature and Governor to
do so; and
WHEREAS, The voters of California are the best judges of whether local tax funds
should be diverted, confiscated, and shifted or otherwise taken to finance an ever-expanding
state government; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1A is a historic measure that will appear on the November 2004
statewide ballot that would limit the State's ability to take and use local government funding that
would protect local public safety, healthcare and other essential local services; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1A will not raise taxes and, in fact, will help reduce pressure for
local fee and tax increases by limiting state raids of local government funding; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1A does not reduce funding for schools or any other state
program or service, and Proposition 1A was carefully written to allow flexibility in the event of a
state budget emergency; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1A is supported by a bipartisan, diverse coalition including
Governor Schwarzenegger, Democrat and Republican legislative leaders, local government
officials, public safety representatives, healthcare, business, labor and community leaders.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY
FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City hereby expresses its strong support for Proposition 1 A, the
statewide ballot initiative that will prevent the state from further taking local government
revenues.
Section 2. That the City Council and staff are authorized to provide impartial
informational materials on the initiative as may be lawfully provided by the city's representatives.
No public funds shall be used to campaign for or against the initiative.
Section 3. That a copy of this resolution will be sent to Yes on 1A -Californians to
Protect Local Taxpayers and Public Safety.
Section 4. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to carry out any
transactions as so ordered by this resolution.
Section 5. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October , 2004.
LOUIS BYRD, M OR
ATTEST:
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RNOLDO BELTRAN,
ITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES }
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood
at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of October , 2004.
AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
A TAIN: NONE
ANDREA L. HOOPER, CITY LERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES },
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2004.175
on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote
therein stated.
Dated this 5th day of October 2004.
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, CITY CLERK