1114RESOLUTION NO. 1114
A RESOLUTION OF THE .CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA TO ENDORSE MEASURE M - THE
PARCEL TAX MEASURE FOR PALOS VERDES PENINSULA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE BALLOT FOR THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2011 ELECTION.
WHEREAS, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District provides a high-quality educational
program to all K-12 students and District schools are among the very best in the State, with District
student test scores consistently near the top statewide and 98% of students going on to college; and
WHEREAS, an adequately funded and well-developed public -education system provides
numerous benefits and advantages to all of the residents of the community; and
WHEREAS, schools throughout California are facing $1.8 billion in funding reductions if
specific triggers are met this fiscal year, with additional and substantial shortfalls expected in upcoming
years;
WHEREAS, the current State budget shortfalls will result in a loss of $6 billion in funding to
California schools below the level provided in 2007-08; and
WHEREAS, the District relies on State funding for 81% of its operating revenues and it is
anticipated that the local impact of current State budget shortfalls will result in an on-going reduction of
$14 million in statutory funding for District schools; and
WHEREAS, the District ranks 38`h out of the 47 public school districts within Los Angeles
County with respect to the amount of State funding per student; and
WHEREAS, the District has made every effort to minimize the impact of previous State funding
cuts to the District, including such measures as cutting administrators and non -teaching staff and has
maximized revenues from parent/community donations, grants and other funding sources; and
WHEREAS, Measure M, a parcel tax measure, that combines and replaces, without increasing,
the existing parcel taxes under Measures P and V, in the amount of $374 per parcel, adjusted annually
for inflation, is essential for maintaining the quality of the District's outstanding schools and local
educational programs; and
WHEREAS, without the additional local revenue obtained by means of this parcel tax measure,
the District will be required to make substantial cuts to educational and other programs, and to reduce
classroom staffing, all of which will negatively impact the current high quality of District educational
programs and schools; and
WHEREAS, Measure M is needed to protect the high quality of education in Palos Verdes and
prevent deep cuts to educational programs, including math, science, technology, retain qualified teachers
and school employees; keep school facilities well-maintained; minimize increases in class sizes and
continue programs that promote student achievement and success in college and careers; and
WHEREAS, every penny raised by Measure M will stay in our community to benefit our
students and no. money can be taken by the State; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds from Measure M will be monitored by an independent citizens'
oversight committee to ensure funds are spent properly; and
WHEREAS, Measure M provides an optional exemption for seniors to ensure the cost is not a
burden to those on a fixed income; and
WHEREAS, quality local schools protect property values; and
WHEREAS, passage of Measure M will provide stable local funding for Palos Verdes Peninsula
schools that will make our local schools less dependent on unpredictable state funding; and
WHEREAS, passage of Measure M will strengthen local control of our schools;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that that the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills lends its
official endorsement and support to Measure M for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10'h day of October, 2011.
Allen Lay
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Heidi Luce
Deputy City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
The foregoing Resolution No. 1114 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA TO ENDORSE MEASURE M - THE
PARCEL TAX MEASURE FOR PALOS VERDES PENINSULA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE BALLOT FOR THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2011 ELECTION.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 10, 2011, by the
following roll call vote: I
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Black and Mayor Lay.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Pernell.
ABSTAIN: None.
Heidi Luce
Deputy City Clerk
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