HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 12-013 RESOLUTION NO. 12 -013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
SUPPORTING THE WEST VALLEY MISSION COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT JUNE 2012 BOND MEASURE
WHEREAS, a West Valley- Mission Community College District Facilities Improvement Bond Measure
will appear on our community's June 2012 ballot; and
WHEREAS, West Valley- Mission Community College District serves a vital role in our community by
providing high quality, affordable higher education to over nearly twenty thousand students each semester at West
Valley College; and
WHEREAS, with the cost of the University of California and California State University systems
becoming increasingly expensive, more students are relying on our local colleges for high quality, affordable
higher education; and
WHEREAS, our local colleges face significant challenges with aging and deteriorating classrooms and
buildings that need basic maintenance, repairs and technology updates; and
WHEREAS, West Valley- Mission Community College District and its colleges must update academic
facilities and technology to prepare students for transfer to 4 -year universities, provide them with the education
they need for the jobs of the 21s` century, and effectively accommodate students in high- demand classes; and
WHEREAS, this Bond Measure will update the colleges' academic facilities and technology to prepare
students for transfer to 4 -year universities and for 21s` century jobs; upgrade healthcare, public safety, and job
training facilities; replace aging and seismically unsafe buildings; and acquire, construct, repair, and equip sites,
buildings, classrooms, and facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga endorses the West
Valley- Mission Community College District's Bond Measure on the June 5, 2012 ballot.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we authorize the use of our name by the campaign
in support of the Measure.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council
held on the 7th day of March 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Manny Cappello, Emily Lo, Howard Miller, Vice Mayor Jill
Hunter, Mayor Chuck Page
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None i 5
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Chuck Page, Ma, or
ATTEST:
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Crys al Morrow, City Clerk