1992-067-Support Of Ballot Measure Of June, 1992 Election To Extend Santa Clara County's Park Charter AmendmentRESOLUTION 1992 -67
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
IN SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE OF JUNE, 1992 ELECTION TO EXTEND
SANTA CLARA COUNTY'S PARK CHARTER AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has resolved to place
Measure A on the June 2, 1992 ballot for voter approval to provide funding for park
acquisition, development, maintenance and operation through fiscal year 1996 - 1997; and
WHEREAS, the quality of life of all citizens with the Town of Los Gatos and the
County of Santa Clara is enhanced by abundant, accessible parks and trails which benefit
all its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Council shares a common goal with the County of Santa Clara to
provide an integrated system of accessible local regional parks, scenic roads and trails and
recreational facilities, and acknowledges that a commonality of purpose exists to warrant
its support of Measure A; and
WHEREAS, a "YES" vote on this Measure will have no fiscal impact on the voters,
will not increase property taxes, sales tax or any other tax; and
WHEREAS, the Measure will address how existing tax revenues are allocated for
park purposes and will set aside the funds to ensure that adequate funding is available to
the County park program without any tax increase; and
WHEREAS, this Measure is an extension of the mandate expressed by the voters in
1972, 1978, 1986 and 1988 that the County set aside funds for park purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos hereby:
1. Supports the passage of Measure A on June 2, 1992 ballot to extend the
setting aside of County funds to insure adequate funding for the County park program.
2. Joins with the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in encouraging all
citizens within the County of Santa Clara to vote "YES" on Measure A which will protect
our regional park system without any increase in property tax.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on the
20th day of April, 1992 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Brent N. Ventura
Mayor Eric D. Carlson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GA3'OS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA