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Home My WebLink About30-06 • • RESOLUTION NO. 3 0—0 6 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS ENDORSING MEASURE C WHEREAS, many students and graduates of the Town of Los Altos Hills receive their first two years of college seeking university transfer and vocational education and training at Foothill College and De Anza College; and WHEREAS,more than one million students have attended the Foothill-De Anza Community College District since its founding; and WHEREAS,despite ongoing maintenance and facility improvements, aging college facilities are unable to accommodate classes and training that students need and the job market demands because our local community colleges were built in 1957 and 1967 for 8,000 students, but now serve more than 44,000 students; and WHEREAS,the student population seeking higher education will continue to grow in the years ahead; and WHEREAS,many classrooms on the Foothill and De Anza campuses do not meet current earthquake safety standards and many science labs have not been modernized since they were built almost a half-century ago; and WHEREAS, Measure C contains provisions for strict fiscal accountability and citizen oversight and provides that no funds can be used for administrators salaries; and WHEREAS, if approved by 55 percent of the voters, Measure C would generate $490.8 million of improvement project funds to be spent in the Foothill-De Anza Community College District within Santa Clara County; and WHEREAS,this Council supports the students of Los Altos Hills and our neighboring towns and cities and desires to enhance their opportunity to enter higher education and receive an excellent education at Foothill College and De Anza College;and WHEREAS, this Council has determined to endorse Measure C to ensure safe and upgraded classrooms at Foothill College and De Anza College, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the City Council of Los Altos Hills supports the passage of Measure C on the June 6,2006 ballot. SECTION 2. That the City Council of Los Altos Hills supports the repair and improvement of all Santa Clara County schools and community colleges. SECTION 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately following its adoption. • ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 27th Day of April,2006. eene Kerr,Mayor Attest: / Karen ost, Ci ; Clerk 2