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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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February 24, 2004
STATE LEGISLATION: ACR 142
City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Michael P. Murphy
The City Council Legislative Committee recommends that the City Council support Assembly
Concurrent Resolution 142 and transmit statements of support to Assembly Member Edward
Chavez, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees and
Governor Schwarzenegger.
BACKGROUND
Assembly Member Edward Chavez (D -57 -La Puente) has introduced Assembly Concurrent
Resolution (ACR) 142, which would rename the Interstate 605/Interstate 210 interchange, the
Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff David W. March Memorial Interchange. This interchange is
located in the City of Irwindale, which is within the Temple Station service area where Deputy
March was assigned for duty.
Deputy March was killed in the line of duty on April 29, 2002. He was a resident of the Santa
Clarita Valley. Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Captain Richard Shaw, commander of
the Temple Station, has requested that the City of Santa Clarita formally support ACR 142.
ACR 142 contains two elements. The first component is the renaming of the Interstate
605/Interstate 210 interchange in honor of Deputy March. The second component requires that
once the resolution is enacted, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) determine
the costs for erecting plaques and markers at the interchange. Donations will be sought from
non -state sources to cover the costs associated with creating the markers and placing them at the
appropriate locations.
On February 4, 2004 the City Council Legislative Committee voted to recommend support for
ACR 142 to the City Council.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Take no position on ACR 142.
2. Adopt an "oppose" position on ACR 142.
3. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of the recommended action requires no additional resources beyond those already
allocated in the approved 2003/04 City Budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Assembly Concurrent Resolution 142
Letter from Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Captain Richard Shaw
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE -2003-04 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 142
Introduced by Assembly Member Chavez
(Coauthor: Senator Margett)
January 5, 2004
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 142—Relative to the Los
Angeles County Deputy Sheriff David W. March Memorial
Interchange.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 142, as introduced, Chavez. Los Angeles County Deputy
Sheriff David W. March Memorial Interchange.
This measure would designate the interchange of State Highway
Route 605 and State Highway Route 210 as the Los Angeles County
Deputy Sheriff David W. March Memorial Interchange. The measure
would request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost
of appropriate plaques and markers showing the special designation and
upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the
cost, to erect appropriate plaques and markers.
Fiscal committee: yes.
1 WHEREAS, Of all the promises that America offers, none is
2 more precious or illusive than the right to be free from crime and
3 violence; and
4 WHEREAS, Californians are indebted every day to our peace
5 officers, and we pay special tribute to their bravery and dedication
6 and share in their pain when one of their members is killed in the
7 line of duty; and
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WHEREAS, The men and women of law enforcement have the
unenviable task of guaranteeing the public's safety, and it is as
difficult and dangerous as it is important, as evidenced by the
death, at the age of 33, of Deputy David W. March of the Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department who was killed in the line
of duty on April 29, 2002, in Irwindale while conducting a
"routine" traffic stop; and
WHEREAS, Deputy March faithfully served the residents
within the Temple Station patrol area; and
WHEREAS, He was a longtime resident of Santa Clarita Valley
and a 1988 graduate of Canyon High School where he played
football and baseball; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize the hazardous work,
serious responsibility, and strong commitment that Deputy March
willingly accepted during his seven years as a law enforcement
officer; and
WHEREAS, Deputy March is remembered as a passionate
husband to his wife, Teri; a loving son to his parents, John and
Barbara March; a caring father to his stepdaughter, Kayla; a
thoughtful sibling to his sister, Erin Hildreth, and brother, John
Russell March; and a man who committed his life, religious
beliefs, and his career to Los Angeles County and the safety of its
residents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the interchange of State Highway Route
605 and State Highway Route 210 be officially designated as the
Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff David W. March Memorial
Interchange; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to
determine the cost of appropriate plaques and markers, consistent
with the signing requirements for the state highway system,
showing this special designation, and upon receiving donations
from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those
plaques and markers; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies
of this resolution to the Department of Transportation and to the
author for appropriate distribution.
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Sheriff•S Department Headquarters
4700 Ramona Boulevard
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(626) 285-7171
January 16, 2004
Mr. Kenneth R. Pulskamp, City Manager
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Clarita, California 91355
Dear Mr. Pulskamp:
On April 29, 2002, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy David W. March was tragically
shot and killed in the line of duty during the course of a traffic stop he made in the city of
Irwindale. Deputy March was a lifelong resident of Santa Clarita. In an effort to
memorialize the ultimate sacrifice made by Deputy March for the citizens of Los Angeles
County we are attempting to have the interchange of State Highway Route 605 and State
Highway Route 210 designated at the "Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff David W.
March Memorial Interchange."
California State Assemblyman Edward Chavez has introduced Assembly Concurrent
Resolution 142 (ACR 142) — Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff David W. March
Memorial Interchange. Passage of this resolution by both the California State Senate and
Assembly is needed for this designation to become a reality. Should this occur a fund
raising effort will occur to collect sufficient donations to cover the cost to erect plaques and
markers by the California Department of Transportation.
On behalf of the Deputy March's family and coworkers at Temple Station we would like to
respectfully ask that your city council pass a resolution in support of ACR 142. If a
resolution of support is approved it should be forwarded to:
The Honorable Edward Chavez
California State Assembly
State Capitol, Room 5150
Sacramento, California 95814
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Mr. Kenneth R. Pulskamp -2- January 16, 2004
They have also asked that the resolution be faxed to their offices at (916) 319-2157.
This honor would be a fitting tribute to the memory of Deputy March. Thank you for your
consideration on this matter. If you or your staff have any questions please feel free to
contact me at (626) 292-3300.
Sincerely.
LEROY D. BACA, SHERIFF
Richard Shaw, Captain
Commander, Temple Station