R 3650
RESOLUTION NO. 3650
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTARY
CONTRIBUTION CHECK-OFF PROGRAM FOR CITY
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, as a general rule, communities are in a better position than State
government to make decisions governing local affairs, educate the citizenry as to the
benefits of strong local government, and advocate on behalf of cities; and
WHEREAS, measures enacted through the legislative process, as well as by statewide
ballot initiatives, over the past 20 years have produced the unintended consequences of
destabilizing city finances and have weakened the ability of city residents to govem
local affairs through their elected community representatives; and
WHEREAS, several statewide commissions and study groups are preparing
recommendations for local government reform which may be considered by the voters
through the initiative process, and cities may wish to propose changes proactively, as
well; and
WHEREAS, many of the "local government reform" changes proposed by others which
will appear on a statewide ballot are likely to further weaken constitutional protections of
local self-determination unless information is provided to the voters using conventional
campaign methods; and
WHEREAS, Action for Better Cities was created by the Board of Directors of the
League of California Cities for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, elected and appointed officials in local government have the opportunity to
provide leadership in Action for Better Cities through voluntary financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, monies collected by Action for Better Cities shall be limited to those
programs and efforts intended specifically for strengthening the position of local
govemment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande that:
1. There is hereby established the Voluntary Contribution Check-Off Program of the
City of Arroyo Grande.
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2. Any unrepresented employee or elected official of the City of Arroyo Grande is
eligible to participate in the Program. Employees represented by a bargaining
unit only may participate if the Voluntary Contribution Check-Off Program is
authorized by their representatives.
3. The purpose of the Program is to allow an employee or a member of the City
Council to direct the City of Arroyo Grande to remit a portion of their salary
payable to charitable, educational, governmental, or other purposes for which
mutual benefit corporations are organized.
4. Participation in the Program is voluntary.
5. The City Manager is directed to do all things necessary and proper to implement
the Program established by this Resolution including, but not limited to, preparing
appropriate forms to be completed by participating employees and city council
members, informing city council members of the full range of charitable,
educational, govemmental, or other purposes for which non-profit mutual benefit
corporations are organized, carrying out the direction of the participating
employees or city council members by remitting a portion of their salary as stated
in the appropriate forms.
6. In establishing this Program, the City Council specifically wishes to make its
support known for a voluntary contribution check-off to support the mission and
objectives of Action for Better Cities.
On motion by Council Member Dickens, seconded by Council Member Costello, and on
the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Dickens, Costello, Runels, Lubin and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted on this 11th day of February, 2003.
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3650
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, Director of Administrative Services/Deputy City Clerk of
the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that Resolution No. 3650 is a true, full,
and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 11 th day of February, 2003.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 18th
day of February, 2003.
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RE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/
DEPUTY CITY CLERK