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NEW BUSINESS
DATE. January 29, 1991
SUBJECT: Legislative Proposal
Resolution No. 90-171.
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
Background:
City Manager Appro'J�Voz—'oe- "02
Item to be presented by:
Mayor Boyer
On September 25, 1990, the City Council adopted Resolution 90-171. This
resolution petitions "the California Contract Cities Association to request that
the California Legislature pass enabling legislation allowing a majority of
cities within the county, through joint resolution, the option to place charter
amendments on the ballot to enhance representation throughout the County of Los
Angeles."
During the course of subsequent contacts between Mayor Boyer and the California
Contract Cities Association, it was determined that California Contract Cities
Association would not be the appropriate sponsor of legislation embracing
Resolution 90-171. Mayor Boyer will be contacting League of California Cities
for their possible interest in sponsoring such legislation.
February 1, 1991 is the deadline for Members of the California Legislature to
submit new proposals to the Legislative Counsel for drafting in appropriate bill
form.
Recommendation:
Discuss and provide direction to staff.
Attachment: Resolution 90-171
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-171
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
FOR CONTRACT CITIES OF CALIFORNIA REGARDING
THE NEED TO ESTABLISH MEANS FOR GREATER
REPRESENTATION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles encompasses 4,083 square
miles; and
WHEREAS, the current population of the County of Los Angeles
is 8,650,370, which is larger than the population of 39 states,
thus warranting additional representation; and
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles services a socially and
economically diverse population; and
WHEREAS, residents of the County of Los Angeles are lacking
effective means to reach their elected officials; and
WHEREAS, the ability to- communicate concerns to elected
officials is essential to the democratic form of government; and
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles does not presently support
the Mira decision which would .provide for greater infrastructure
and educational facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE as follows:
That the City of Santa Clarita does hereby petition the
California Contract Cities Association to request that the
California legislature pass enabling legislation allowing a
majority of cities within the county, through joint resolution, the
option to place. Charter Amendments on the ballot in order to
enhance representation throughout the County of Los Angeles. .
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing Resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of. the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the 2Sthday of September
1990 by the following vote of the Council.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Boyer, eeidt, Klajic, McKeon
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS Darcy
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None