HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 06-029RESOLUTION NO. 06-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER OF $12,000
FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY TO FUND THE CONTRACT WITH
JOE GONSALVES & SONS
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2006, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted
to support the return of the full TEA allocation to Saratoga, Cupertino, Monte Sereno, and Los
Altos Hills; and
WHEREAS, the Board also supported AB 117, which would restore full funding to the
four affected cities; and
WHEREAS, the passage of AB 117 will be challenging because it will require atwo-
thirds vote in the Assembly and Senate; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2006, in order to successfully move AB 117 through
Sacramento, the City Council authorized a contract with Joe Gonsalves & Sons; and
WHEREAS, Gonsalves & Sons are legislative lobbyist based in Sacramento, which have
a reputation for being an advocate for low/no property tax cities and has an unparallel experience
with the TEA issue; and
WHEREAS, the Gonsalves firm will assist our local legislative consultant, Greg Sellers,
in advocating on beheld of Saratoga and the other four affected cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga
hereby authorize the appropriation of $12,000 from the Council Contingency to be used to fund
the Gonsalves contract for the remainder of FY OS-06.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 5`h day of Apri12006 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Kathleen King, Nick Streit, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Aileen Kao, Mayor Norman Kline
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Norman Kline, Mayor