HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 10839 (Grassroots Network)RESOLUTION NO. 10839
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
SUPPORTING THE GRASSROOTS NETWORK PROPOSED BY THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael, like other California cities, has witnessed its authority and
revenues eroded in recent years by political actions at the state level of government; and
WHEREAS, legislative acts reducing the amount of property tax allocated to cities, mandating
binding arbitration of compensation issues with public safety personnel, and other restrictions on local
discretion have reduced the home rule authority available to local elected officials who are directly
accountable to the public for their decisions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities has requested support for
the implementation of a Grassroots Coordinator network (hereinafter "Grassroots Network"), that would
include the development of a network of a staff of ten field offices, staffed by grassroots coordinators;
and
WHEREAS, the Grassroots Network would trigger greater focus in cities across the state on the
acts of the legislature through more active involvement by city officials, collaboration with community
groups, effective media relations, and closer partnerships with the members of the state legislature and
their district office staff; and
WHEREAS, events of the last ten (10) years clearly demonstrate that new and aggressive
advocacy efforts such as the Grassroots Network may be necessary to advance the cause of local
control and strong cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby
supports the proposal of the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities to create the
Grassroots Network and further supports an increase in League of California Cities' dues to fund this
new initiative.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of San Rafael held on the 4th day of June, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JET( E M. LEACIN�ICi Clerk