HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-10 - RESOLUTIONS - MEASURE M BOND OFFERING (2)RESOLUTION NO. 06-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE COLLEGE OF THE
CANYONS' EFFORTS TO FUND THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
COLLEGE FACILITIES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH
A COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOND OFFERING
WHEREAS, College of the Canyons opened its Santa Clarita Valley campus in 1971 and
seines more than 18,000 students per semester; and
WHEREAS, the College surpassed state enrollment projections five years ahead of
schedule; and
WHEREAS, the College is updating its Educational and Facilities Master Plans to
identify the curriculum and facilities necessary to meet the needs of its students far the next
decade;and
WHEREAS, 3,100 adults applied to the College, but couldn't enroll in fali 2005, and
more than 2,200 more students are on the wait list for required classes each semester; and
WHEREAS, the College has demonstrated its need to add, modify and modernize
facilities on its Santa Clarita campus; and
WHEREAS, the College has been both innovative and collaborative in obtaining funding
for the development and operations of its facilities for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, the College has partnered with the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles
County Sheriffs Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Henry Mayo Newhall
Memorial Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Hospital, local school districts, the local business
community, and other local organizations to provide educational opportunities throughout the
Santa Clarita Valley; and
WHEREAS, the College is amongst the Santa Clarita Valley's largest employers and
makes significant contributions to the economic development of the Valley; and
WHEREAS; the Board of Trustees of the Santa Clarita Community College District
voted on and approved a resolution supporting a Community College Bond Campaign for the
purposes of raising money for the acquisition and improvement of College facilities, furnishings,
and equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita supports the
recommended action of the Board of Trustees of the Santa Clarita Community College District
which would provide for additional funds for the community college via a local bond offering;
and
SECTION 1. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARTTA supports the College and its efforts to pass the local bond which will
appear on the November 2006 ballot, Measure M.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October, 2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do 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 10th day of October, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ferry, Smyth, McLean, Kellar, Weste
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 06-97, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on October 10, 2006, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this _ day of
20_.
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Coffman
Deputy City Clerk