HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-13 - RESOLUTIONS - STATE PARK BOND ACT (2)RESOLUTION 99-139
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING
CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY AND SENATE BILLS
CREATING THE STATE PARK BOND ACT
Whereas, the City of Santa Clarita is surrounded by canyons which are part of the
National Forest and contain vital watershed areas and portions of a continuous wildlife
corridor linking a vast area of Southern California mountain ranges; and
Whereas, Santa Clarita is home to the last natural wild river in Southern California,
which is a primary source of rejuvenation for the underground water supply for the Santa
Clarita Valley; and
Whereas, Placerita Canyon State Park, is an important asset to all of Southern
California, and is visited by hundreds of school children daily, and is seriously under
funded for much needed repairs; and
Whereas, adequate funding is not currently available from state programs to develop
parks and open. spaces, or to provide funds to local jurisdictions for the creation of
neighborhood recreational facilities and preservation of open space; and
Whereas, Santa Clarita is surrounded by open space which meets the criteria for
which the state park bond act is being created; and
Whereas, investments from a state park bond act support the creation of and
efficient management of public parks, preservation of clean water and open spaces and
guarantees outdoor recreational opportunities and other social and environmental
objectives for California; and
Whereas, Santa Clarita is one of the fastest growing urban communities in Southern
California, and the community has established that the preservation of rapidly
disappearing local topography and natural resources that comprise open spaces around and
through Santa Clarita is a high priority; and
Whereas, voters have consistently demonstrated their desire to preserve parklands,
open space, the coast and wildlife and cultural resources; and
Whereas, parks, outdoor recreation and open space enhance property values and
stimulate local, regional and state economies; and
Whereas, the preservation of California's open space directly benefits local
jurisdictions and the City of Santa Clarita is committed to providing its residents with
adequate urban parks, protection of its watershed which is vital to rejuvenate the
underground water supply utilized during times of drought, preservation of Placerita
Canyon State Park, the Santa Clara River, open spaces surrounding the Santa Clarita
Valley, The Rim of the Valley Corridor and trails, and recreational opportunities;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Santa Clarita strongly support the placement of a State Park Bond Act on the November,
2000 Ballot provided the funds are distributed equally throughout the state per capita to
local communities.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS1-3-thday of July 1999.
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES A
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution Number 99-139 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 13th day of July 1999, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS. None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK
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