HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 179-01RESOLUTION NO. ! ? p ' 0 I
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
IN SUPPORT OF THE BUSINESS, INDUSTRY &
GOVERNMENT COALITION OF THE SOUTHERN
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY'S EFFORTS TO DEFEND
HOME RULE
WHEREAS, the costs to local governments, business, industry and local taxpayers in
the State of California, specifically in Kern County, are skyrocketing due to State and Federal
mandates; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that we work to increase local immunity and basic protection
of our local citizens' right to determine the level and quality of local services; and
WHEREAS, we believe in the right of self-determination and Home Rule as the most
basic of principles in a democracy; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition of Business, Industry & Governments of the Southern San
Joaquin Valley is the most effective manner in which to convey our common positions and
concerns to State and Federal officials; and
WHEREAS, those agreed positions and precepts of the Coalition are:
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Local control of State standards affecting housing affordability.
Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with all entities involved in
improving Kern County's economy, workforce development, attraction of
new businesses, as well as retaining and expanding existing businesses.
Retention of local control over service levels.
Application of the prevailing wage requirement to reflect local conditions.
Full funding of State-mandated services - enforcement of SB90.
Retention of locally imposed fines and taxes for local use and distribution.
Resist additional layers of government that undermine local control.
Support fair allocation of public investment for transportation, water,
wastewater, and education infrastructure.
Support development of rational local government financing mechanisms.
WHEREAS, the Coalition is concerned that the State has an arsenal of other actions
that could be imposed to harm the viability and economic well-being of our communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Bakersfield
supports and will actively participate in the Business, Industry & Government Coalition of the
Southern San Joaquin Valley's efforts to defend Home Rule and the Coalition's precepts as
outlined.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held o~0¥ 2 $ Z00by
the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Member Benham, Carson, Couch, Hanson, Maggard, Salvaggio, Sullivan
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
CITY CLERK AND EX OFFI(~O of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED NOV 2~,001
HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BART J. THILTGEN
City Attorney
S:~AO\B.I.G. Resolution
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