1979-078-Opposing The Municipal Court Consolidation In Santa Clara County And The Implementation Plan By The CourtRESOLUTION NO. 1979 -78
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS 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 Town of Los Gatos; 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 environ-
mental impact of such consolidation; and,
WHEREAS, the consolidation eliminates judicial districts which removes
local control of judges; and,
WHEREAS, the implementation by the courts of the consolidation plan
has not addressed the fiscal cost to the Town of Los Gatos; 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; and,
WHEREAS, the implementation plan creates manpower and time problems for
the Town of Los Gatos.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos that it opposes the consolidation of the municipal courts in Santa
Clara County; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos 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 the behalf of the Town of Los Gatos.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of May, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ruth Cannon, Thomas J. Ferrito, Peter W.
Siemens and John B. Lochner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mardi Gualtieri
SIGN
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE ®TOWN OF S GATOS