HomeMy WebLinkAbout2516_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO . 2516
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
OPPOSING PROPOSED CHANGES IN STATE AID FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES
WHEREAS, the State Library Development Act of 1963 has assisted
public libraries in the planning and development of improved services ,
and
WHEREAS , there is need for higher level of library service
particularly in the low assessed valuation areas , and
WHEREAS, the formation of "library systems " either through co-
operative agreements or consolidation is one way which library service
can be improved, and
WHEREAS, the proposed mathematical equalization formula for
distribution of state aid now under consideration by the Legislature
should be supported, and
WHEREAS, the higher book and periodical qualifying factors for
state aid go beyond the legislative direction that only a formula be
developed which considers ability, effort and need, and
WHEREAS, the higher qualifying factors in the proposed legis-
lation change the philosophy of state aid by substituting continuing
assistance to the larger library systems rather than helping those li-
braries with the greatest need or who are providing the most effort , and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation has the effect of requiring
public libraries to join a larger system, and does not measure quality
of service , but result in the formation of systems serving in excess of
200, 000 people .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council, acting
in the interest of the people of Redlands , express its opposition to
the proposed changes in state aid for public libraries , believing that
these changes would lead to the establishment on a mandatory statewide
basis of a new type of organizational structure for libraries, similar
to a special district with a separate regional board of directors, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to
our State Senator, Eugene G. Nisbet , and State Assemblyman, L. Stewart
Hinckley, in order to urge their opposition to said legislation.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 29th day of March, 1966.
ATTEST:
sZ Waldo F. Burroughs
Mayor of the City of Redlands
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APPROVED FOR FORM:
s/ Edward F. Taylor
City Attorney
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