HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 074 CC RESO2003 074 CC RESO (Ìì ½ JRESOLUTION NO. 2003-074
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF THE
METRORAIL GOLDLINE PHASE TWO CITIES.
WHEREAS, the San Gabriel Valley will experience a population increase by 25%
to 2,219,229 people by the year 2025; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the number of jobs in the San Gabriel Valley will
increase approximately 30% by the year 2025; and
WHEREAS, the San Gabriel Valle/s existing freeway system and public
transportation infrastructure cannot accommodate or maintain the level of service
currently existing; and
WHEREAS, limited improvements to the existing freeway system and public
transportation infrastructure will be proposed or completed within the San Gabriel Valley
to accommodate the significant population and employment increase; and
WHEREAS, the Goldline Phase I opened on July 26, 2003 and runs between
Union Station in downtown Los Angeles through Pasadena to Sierra Madre Villa; and
WHEREAS, the projected Goldline Phase I daily ridership is projected to be
between 26,000 and 32,000; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Joint Powers Authority created by the Goldline Phase
II cities is in the best position to facilitate the construction of the Goldline Phase II rail
extension in a timely and cost-effective manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Baldwin Park hereby declares its support of the
Goldline Phase II cities forming a Joint Powers Authority to facilitate the construction of
the Goldline Phase II extension in a timely and cost-effective manner; and
Section 2. The City of Baldwin Park encourages funding of the Goldline Phase
II extension from Local, State and Federal sources; and
Section 3. The City of Baldwin Park hereby urges all cities adjacent to the
Goldline Phase II cities to support the Goldline Phase II cities endeavors; and
Section 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
and forward a copy to the following entities: San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Governing Board, Metro Blue Line
Construction Authority, Cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa, Glendora,
San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont, Montclair; and
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Section 5. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 5
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ManuelLozano
Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Baldwin Park, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at its regular meeting of the City
Council held on November 5, 2003, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Ricardo Pacheco,
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Van Cleave and Mayor
ManuelLozano
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Kathleen R. Sessman
Deputy City Clerk
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