CC Resolution 2006-118
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-118
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE (UCR) FOR A
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
WHEREAS, the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino represent
10.4% of the State's population, greater than 22 states of the union; and
WHEREAS, these two Counties represent the fastest growing region in
the State with 4 million people and 17% of the State's geography which
equates to an area larger than 10 states of the union; and
WHEREAS, UC Riverside is the only comprehensive public doctoral
research university in the region, making it a critical resource for the Inland
Empire; and
WHEREAS, the need for a medical school in the Inland Southern
California region is apparent as the two county area of San Bernardino and
Riverside is projected to have a shortfall of physicians by 2015 equal to 53%
or 1,140 physicians; and
WHEREAS, the region also has the lowest number of primary care and
specialist physicians per 100,000 in the state; and
WHEREAS, studies show that 70% of physicians stay In the area
where they served their residencies; and
WHEREAS, California's supply of physicians is expected to be 10%
less than demand; and
WHEREAS, only one-quarter of California's physicians are trained in
the state; and
WHEREAS, a UC Riverside School of Medicine will be the first new
public school of medicine west of the Mississippi in the 21 st century and the
first research-based school of medicine in California in nearly half a century;
and
WHEREAS, for 30 years UC Riverside has provided the first two-years
of medical school through the UCR/UCLA Thomas Haider Program in
Biomedical Sciences; and
Resolution No. 2006-118
Support for the University of Califomia Riverside Medical School
Adopted: November 21,2006
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WHEREAS, a UC Riverside has world-class. expertise with more than
100 faculty conducting research in health-related fields; and
WHEREAS, a UC Riverside School of Medicine would partner with
regional hospitals and clinics for its clinical programs; and
WHEREAS, a UC Riverside School of Medicine would encourage high-
tech start-up companies and attract others to the region, creating valuable
jobs; and
WHEREAS, the presence of a School of Medicine would create a new
knowledge of medicine, which translates to improved health care; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Ouinta urges local and state legislators,
Regents of the University of California to also support the efforts of UC
Riverside for a School of Medicine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the C!ty
of La Ouinta,. California, as follows:
The City of La Ouinta commits to supporting the efforts of the
University of California Riverside for a School of Medicine.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
La Ouinta City Council held on this 21 st day of November, 2006, by the
following vote:
AYES:
Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES:
None
ABSENT: None
ASST AIN: None
DON ADOLPH, Mayor
City of La Ouinta, California
Resolution No. 2006-118
Support for the University of Califomia Riverside Medical School
Adopted: November 21. 2006
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ATTEST:
VE:RONICA J. MONTECtNO, CMC, City Clerk
City of La Ouinta, California
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM: