HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2001-019 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, SUPPORTING THE
GRASSROOTS NETWORK PROPOSED BY THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero, like other California cities, has witnessed its
authority and revenues eroded in recent years by political actions at the state level of
government; and
WHEREAS, legislative acts reducing the amount of property tax allocated to cities,
mandating binding arbitration of compensation issues with public safety personnel, and other
restrictions on local discretion have reduced the home rule authority available to local elected
officials who are directly accountable to the public for their decisions; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of terms limits on state legislators has changed the political
dynamic in Sacramento, leading to more frequent turnover in state legislative office and greater
opportunity to advocate the cause of strong local government with state elected officials; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities has requested
support for the implementation of a Grassroots Coordinator Network (hereinafter "Grassroots
Network"), that would include the development of a network of a staff of ten field offices,
staffed by grassroots coordinators; and
WHEREAS, the Grassroots Network would trigger greater focus in cities across the state
on the acts of the legislature through more active involvement by city officials, collaboration
with community groups, effective media relations, and closer partnerships with the members of
the state legislature and their district office staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero has had the opportunity to offer
its comments on said proposal; and
WHEREAS, events of the last ten (10) years clearly demonstrate that new and aggressive
advocacy efforts such as the Grassroots Network may be necessary to advance the cause of local
control and strong cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Atascadero hereby supports the proposal of the Board of Directors of the League of California
Cities to create the Grassroots Network and further supports an increase in League of California
Cities' dues to fund this new initiative.
City of Atascadero
Resolution No.2001-019
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Passed and adopted at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Atascadero on the
12th day of June, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Clay, Johnson, Luna, Scalise and Mayor Arrambide
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF ATASC ERO
By: .
Michael Arrambide, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roy . Hanley, City 2p6mey