CC Resolution 1997-085^"Q RESOLUTION 97-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA NOTIFYING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA'S WITHDRAWAL
FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1998
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta has been a participant in the Riverside County
Free Library and its successor, the Riverside County Library System the County
Library"); and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta taxpayers have contributed large sums of
money for library operations over the years of its participation in the County Library;
and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta has experienced a significant reduction in the
level of library services over the past several years; and
WHEREAS, the amount contributed is approximately three times the amount
expended; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta has been involved in numerous library task
force meetings, Library Zone Advisory Board meetings, and discussions with County
administrative staff and County library staff and has concluded that it is in the best
interest of the community to withdraw from the Riverside County Library System as
soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, the City intends on providing library services to the City and
applying as a member of the Inland Library System, guaranteeing that library services
will be available to any current library patrons outside the City limits; and
WHEREAS, that only personal property i.e. the collection of books and other
library materials and equipment) is an issue as the current library building is a leased
structure and the lease expires on June 30, 1 998; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Friends of the La Quinta library have contributed
large sums of money over the years to pay for the books and materials collection at
the La Quinta Branch Library; and
WHEREAS, California Education Code Section 19116 generally governs the
procedure which a city participating in a county library system must follow in order for
the city to withdraw from a county library system.
BIB]
09-11-1998-U01
10:25:30AM-U01
ADMIN-U01
CCRES-U02
97-U02
85-U02
^"QResolution No. 97-95
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California as follows:
1. Pursuant to Education Code Section 19116, the City of La Quinta hereby adopts
this Resolution expressing the intention of the City 6f La Quinta O with*draw
from the Riverside County Library System effective July 1, 1 998 and that it no
longer desires to be a part of the County Library System as of that date.
Thereafter, the City intends to provide library services.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54900, the City Council hereby directs
the City Manager to notify the County of Riverside, County Assessors, Tax
Collector and Auditor of the adoption of this Resolution prior to January 1,
1 998, and to comply with all other applicable State laws.
3. Pursuant to Education Code Section 19116, the City requests the County to
give this notice to the County Assessor, County Auditor and the State Board of
Equalization.
4. The City intends to acquire all personal property at the La Quinta Branch Library
unless otherwise designated as a special collection under Education Code
Section 19116. The City formally requests that the County donate all personal
property at the La Quinta Branch Library including but not limited to book
shelves, computers and software, furniture and furnishings to the City.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21st day of October, 1997 by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City of La Quinta, California
BIB]
09-11-1998-U01
10:25:30AM-U01
ADMIN-U01
CCRES-U02
97-U02
85-U02
^"QResolution No 97-95
Page 3
AT ST:
UNDRA L. JUHO A, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
4;4* * *iffl
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
S:\Resolution97-85.wpd
BIB]
09-11-1998-U01
10:25:30AM-U01
ADMIN-U01
CCRES-U02
97-U02
85-U02