HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-23 - RESOLUTIONS - LACO PARK BEACH RECREATION ACT (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
RESOLUTION NUMBER 96.53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARK,
BEACH AND RECREATION ACT OF 1996.
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Park, Beach and Recreation Act of 1996 would
provide approximately $ 27o million to preserve, improve and restore park, beach, mountain
and open space lands, senior centers and facilities, and recreation facilities to benefit 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 $650,000 in parcel
grants for our most pressing park and recreation needs; and
^^ WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita supports the inclusion of the following Specific
Projects(s): Santa Clarita Regional Park $2,500,000
Santa Clara River Valley Acquisition $1,000,000
WHEREAS, local and regional park and recreation facilities are in great need of funds
to improve park safety and security; and parks in good repair provide an important and
healthy alternative to youth in our community through 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, senior citizens are the fastest growing age group in America today and
we need to improve existing and build new park and recreation facilities for senior citizens
throughout the Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita may apply for competitive grants allocated for
senior facilities, gang prevention, tree planting, trails, and river and stream restoration
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 Park, Beach and
^' Recreation Act; 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 Park, Beach and Recreation
Act before county voters in 1996.
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 Park, Beach and
Recreation Act of 1996.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of April 1996.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do 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 23rd day of April, i Qgti ,
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Darcy, Klajic, Smyth, Heidt, Boyer
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