Res 07-069
RESOLUTION NO. 07-069
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY. CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE RENEWAL OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
GRASSROOTS NETWORK PROGRAM
WHEREAS, until 2004, the cities of California were faced with continual actions by
the State Legislature to take city revenues and use those revenues to counter deficits in
the State General Fund; and
WHEREAS, this repeated action by the Legislature seriously threatened the ability
of local government to deliver essential public services to local communities; and
WHEREAS, in 2001, the Board of Directors and membership of the League of
California Cities took actions to strengthen the effectiveness of the League and to prevent
the year-after-year erosion of local public services; and
WHEREAS. the membership of the League of California Cities overwhelrningly
supported the establishment of the League's Grassroots Network program and the
accompanying dues increase to hire and support 15 new, professional grassroots staff
positions in the organization; and
WHEREAS. the Grassroots Network prograrn has been a key factor in the League's
efforts to secure passage of Proposition 1 A in 2004, that placed an effective constitutional
restraint against the State continuing to take local governrnent revenues to help meet State
fiscal problems; and
WHEREAS, the League Grassroots Network program has been effective in other
Statewide ballot measure battles including Proposition 42 in 2002, protecting transportation
money for transportation purposes; Proposition 46 in 2002. enacting a Statewide bond
measure for affordable housing; and the most recent defeat in 2006. of Proposition 90 that
threatened to squander taxpayer money and negate local land use decision-making
authority; and
WHEREAS. the League Grassroots Network program has proven to be an effective
tool in support of the League's legislative program; and
WHEREAS. the League Grassroots Network program is known as one of the
preeminent grassroots programs in the country; and
WHEREAS, Article XVII. Section 3 (c) of the League bylaws provides that the
membership of the League shall be asked to vote before December 31, 2007. on the
continuation of the Grassroots program beyond December 31. 2008; and
WHEREAS. the League Board of Directors desires to hold this election at the
Annual Business Meeting of the League scheduled to be held on September 8. 2007. in
conjunction with the 2007 Annual Conference in Sacramento; and
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WHEREAS, the League Board of Directors respectfully urges each city to support
continuation of the Grassroots Network program because of its proven effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, the extension of the Grassroots Network program will not cause a dues
increase for cities since support for the program is now part of the base budget of the
League of California Cities.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. the City Council of the City of Poway
supports the continuation and operation of the Grassroots Network program in accordance
with the bylaws of the League of California Cities.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
at a regular meeting this 14th day of August 2007.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, L. Diane Shea, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify under penalty
of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 07-069 was duly adopted by the City
Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 14th day of August 2007. and that
it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
BOYACK. EMERY, HIGGINSON. REXFORD, CAFAGNA
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
DISQUALIFIED:
NONE