HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 903 RESOLUTION NO. 903
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SARATOGA OPPOSING THE MUNICIPAL COURT
CONSOLIDATION IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND THE
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN BY THE COURT
WHEREAS, the consolidation of the municipal court was adopted by
the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors without notice or consulation
with the City of Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, the consolidation was adopted without an in-depth study
of the fiscal impact of such consolidation; and
WHEREAS, the consolidation was adopted without concern for the
convenience of the West Valley citizenS, and in particular, the citizens
of Saratoga; and
WHEREAS consolidation frustrates the very purpose of originally
establishing municipal districts for the benefit and service to the
citizens in the immediate area; and
WHEREAS, the consolidation eliminates judicial districts which
removes local control of judges; and
WHEREAS, the implementation plan has not addressed the victim/
witness concerns or needs; and
WHEREAS, the implementation creates coordination and communication
problems with the District Attorney's Office because of the use of
several different courts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Saratoga that it opposes the consolidation of the municipal courts
in Santa Clara County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Saratoga that it opposes any implementation plan by the court that
would remove from the West Valley Court any of its present judicial
responsibilities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be authorized to execute
this resolution on behalf of the City of Saratoga.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 1979, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Kalb, Matteoni, Kraus,~ Corr
NOEs: None
ABSENT: None .....l.
ABSTAINED: Callon
ATTEST: