HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 33-95 RESOLUTION NO. 33-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
SUPPORTING THE CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE
WHEREAS, Commercial space programs at Vandenberg Air Force Base are
certain to be a welcome major economic stimulus to the area; and
WHEREAS, The Central Coast Regional Technology Alliance (CCRTA), a non-
profit association representing San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, will assist
companies in the region to apply for and obtain state and federal grant funds for
commercial space and other programs; and
WHEREAS, Regional Technology Alliances are presently operating in the regions
of San Franciso, Los Angeles and San Diego; and alliances under consideration with
the CCRTA are the regions of Sacramento, Central Valley, and the counties of San
Bernardino/Riverside/Imperial; and
WHEREAS, The CCRTA will develop programs and activities for each area in the
region to create and retain jobs; create new businesses; develop new commercial or
dual-use products; establish industry partnerships and consortia; demonstrate pro-
ductivity enhancements within key regional industries in such areas as return on
investment, reduced cost, employee training and equipment upgrades;establish public
and private partnerships; commit industry support, participation and capital; leverage
state, federal and private sector funds; allow participation of small business and
minority, women- and disabled-veteran-owned businesses; provide work force train-
ing; and
WHEREAS, The CCRTA would not be limited to commercial space programs;
other programs involving manufacturing, agriculture,tourism, education,environment,
energy and activities which are core to the region would qualify; and
WHEREAS, The key aspect of the CCRTA is to attract high-tech companies that
would not locate in an area without a Regional Technology Alliance process and allow
existing companies in the region to remain and expand under the CCRTA program
process; and
WHEREAS, The nine organizations that have provided support and input to the
CCRTA are the Chambers of Commerce of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Lompoc,
Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria, the Santa Maria Valley
Economic Development Association and the Santa Barbara Industrial Association; and
WHEREAS, The Western Commercial Space Center is a major supporter of
CCRTA, and their personnel have provided valuable input to satisfy the CCRTA
requirements; and
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WHEREAS, The State has provisions to provide up to $30,000 for CCRTA start-
up and up to $250,000 for first year operational costs, with the intention that the
CCRTA will become self supportive;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero to support the CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE
and to respectfully request the approval of the CCRTA by the California Defense
Conversion Council
On motion by Councilmember Highland , seconded by CounciImember Carden
the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted on the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Carden, Highland, Johnson, Luna and Mayor Bewley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: April 25, 1995
CITY OF ATASCADERO:
. D VID BEWLEY, ayor
TEST:
En PRICE, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHEn"VIMOl)OA,titj Attorney