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CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: May 22, 1990
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AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented t
Jeff Kolin
SUBJECT: Resolution of Support for Los Angeles County Beaches, Wildlife
and Park Land Conservation Act of 1990
Resolution Number: 90-87
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation Department
BACKGROUND
The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a public entity of the
state of California, composed of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the
Conejo Recreation and Park District and the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park
District, has been working with the County of Los Angeles and the cities within
Los Angeles County to develop the Los Angeles County Beaches, Wildlife and Park
Land Conservation Act of 1990. The proposed bond act will provide much needed
funding for parks and recreation improvements within Los Angeles County, and for
the acquisition and development of new parks and open space areas. The
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority has asked for the City of Santa
Clarita's support so that it can be included when the draft bond act is
presented to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for their approval in
June.
The conservation act, as currently drafted, includes a per capita grant for the
City of Santa Clarita in the amount of $1,872,026. This would be the City of
Santa Clarita's per capita share of the $140 million available to cities, county
wide. These grant funds could be used for a variety of park and recreation
projects within the City, such as the rehabilitation of existing neighborhood
and community parks and the development of new facilities within the City.
The Los Angeles County Beaches, Wildlife and Park Land Conservation Act of 1990
would provide $750 million, county wide in general obligation bonds to protect
beaches, wildlife habitat and park lands. The conservation act also contains
funds for specialized grant programs allocated for tree planting, trails, rivers
and historical archeological resources throughout Los Angeles County. The City
would be able to apply for these grant on a competitive basis. A resolution in
support of the conservation act is attached for the City Council's review and
possible adoption.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 90-87 supporting
the Los Angeles County Beaches, Wildlife and Park Land Conservation Act of 1990.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 90-87
Conservation Act Summary
Adopted:
Agenda Item: ��`
• RESOLUTION NO. 90-87 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BEACHES,
WILDLIFE AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1990
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Beaches, Wildlife and Park Land Conservation
Act of 1990 would provide $750 million county wide in general obligation bonds
to protect beaches, wildlife habitat and park lands and provide recreational
opportunities for the benefit of current and future generations of Los Angeles
County; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita finds that
neighborhood and community parks, natural and recreational areas, sports
facilities and playing fields are a vital and necessary part of our community
and help to preserve the quality of life in the City of Santa Clarita; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita would receive approximately $1,872,026 in
per capita grants for our most pressing park and county -wide recreation needs;
and
WHEREAS, these areas are an essential and irreplaceable part of our County's
unique natural heritage and must be preserved and restored; and
WHEREAS, parks in good repair provide an important, vital and healthy
alternative to youth in our community, providing sports and other recreation
opportunities, and
WHEREAS, this measure would help address the great need for repair and
improvements of the neighborhood and community parks of the City of Santa
Clarita; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita may apply for grants from $50 million
allocated for tree planting, trails, rivers and historical/archeological
resources programs throughout Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, a county -wide and broad-based coalition of conservation, park and
recreation, civic and business groups has been formed to seek the approval of
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the voters for the Los Angeles
County Beaches, Wildlife and Park Land Conservation Act of 1990; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita urges the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors to place the Los Angeles County Beaches, Wildlife
and Park Land Conservation Act of 1990 on the November 6, 1990, County ballot;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Santa Clarita, California, do hereby support the Los Angeles County Beaches,
Wildlife and Park Land Conservation Act of 1990.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on
the day of , 1990 by the following vote of
the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
MOUNTAINS RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
3750 Solstice Canyon Road _
Malibu. California 90265
(213) 456-7807
FAX (213) 456-1042
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ,
BEACHES, wHDLiFE AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1990
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The Los Angeles County Beaches, Wildlife and Park Land Conservation Act will provide approximately
$750 million in general obligation bonds to preserve and improve beach, wildlife and park lands and
4regional cultural facilities throughout Los Angeles County. The measure will include badly-needed—
"funds to improve beaches, local park and recreation facilities, regional parks and museums, build trails,
plant trees and acquire critical park lands and wildlife habitat. The measure is proposed for the
1November.1990 Los Angeles county ballot.
Critical Need for Beach, Wildlife, Park and Museum Funds
Our beaches, wildlife and park lands are vital to maintaining our quality of life in Los Angeles
County. In this rapidly growing county of nearly nine million people, there are still beautiful beaches,
"canyons, streams and natural areas where we can find relief from the pressures of traffic, smog and
urban congestion. These lands are disappearing rapidly as the county continues to grow, and we must
act now if we want to preserve this part of our natural heritage for our children and grandchildren.
Our beaches are among the most visited in the world. Deer, owls, bobcat and mountain lion still
live in the mountains and canyons less than a one hour drive from downtown Los Angeles, and
these lands help to protect our increasingly threatened air and water supplies. Our neighborhood
parks provide vital recreation opportunities to millions of Los Angeles County residents, and inner
city recreation areas provide youths with an important alternative to gang involvement. Our regional
museums are vital to tourism and these aging facilities are sorely in need of renovation and repair.
Content of Measure
The Los Angeles County Beaches, Wildlife and Park Land Conservation Act willinclude include funds for
the following purposes:
* Improve county beaches and public access
* Restore neighborhood and regional park and recreation facilities
* A. I 'ldl'f ark and o n s ace lands
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* .Improve county parks and county arboreta-
* Protect lands in the Santa Monica Mountains and other mountain areas
- * Renovate and improve regional museums
* Build trails for horses, hiking and bicycle use
* Protect and improve native trout streams
* Plant trees in urban areas
* Protect historical and cultural resources
* Protect specific beach, wildlife, park and recreation areas
Voter SuPAort
Voter support for wildlife, coastal, park and other environmental bonds continues to increase
dramatically in Los Angeles County; over 71% of county voters approved the 1988 state park bond
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act (the Wildlife, Coastal and Park Land Initiative). Los Angeles County voters continue to strongly
support bonds for a wide variety of purposes. Recent poll results show that 76% of voters in Los
Angeles County will support a county -wide beaches, wildlife and park land bond act.
For more information, contact Esther Feldman or Greg Townsend at the Mountains Recreation
and Conservation Authority, 3750 Solstice Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265. 213-456-7807
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A public entity of the State oJCal(rornia exerctsingjoint powers of the Santa Monica Mountains conservancy. the Conejo Recreation and Park District and
the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District pursuant to Section 6500 et seq. of the Government Code.
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