HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 122 CC RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2016-122
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY BALDWIN PARK IN
SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL PARK MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation has the
unprecedented opportunity to transform the Puente Hills Landfill into a unique scenic and
recreational destination park in the San Gabriel Valley for all to enjoy;
WHEREAS, the Puente Hills Landfill Park Master Plan intends to fill a critical need for
parkland in the region by dedicating approximately 142 acres of valuable open space to the
public that is majestically poised at the top of the 1,365-acre Puente Hills Landfill site and along
the 26-mile Puente-Chino Hills wildlife corridor;
WHEREAS, the Puente Hills Landfill was formerly the nation's second largest landfill
that operated for over 56 years, the Puente Hills Landfill Park Master Plan aims to create a
special destination that is a catalyst for change by offering educational programs that examine
sustainable living, getting to zero waste, natural and cultural history of the San Gabriel Valley,
native wildlife and habitat, landfill history and innovation;
WHEREAS, the Puente Hills Landfill Park Master Plan provides for diverse, healthy and
active outdoor recreational experiences and programming that will promote healthier and more
active lifestyles and encourage partnership opportunities and collaboration with neighboring
communities;
WHEREAS, the vision for the future park at the Puente Hills Landfill is the culmination of
a broad-based and inclusive community participation process, resulting in the Final Park
Concept and twelve essential project objectives;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK resolves as
follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Baldwin Park supports and agrees to the Puente Hills Landfill
Park Master Plan Project Objectives to:
(1) Offer diverse, healthy and active recreational experiences and programming for
visitors of all ages, abilities, interests and backgrounds.
(2) Create a unique regional destination which uniquely reflects the site's history,
urban-wildland location, scale and topography.
(3) Develop a range of active and passive amenities to meet varied recreational
demands and provide outdoor fitness opportunities to help address national
trends related to inactivity, obesity and nature-deficit disorder.
(4) Attract diverse, new audiences, particularly underrepresented or disadvantaged
populations, to inspire connection to outdoor activities, nature, and environmental
stewardship.
(5) Integrate active recreational facilities with natural habitats to enhance and sustain
both the recreational and ecological functions of the park.
(6) Promote and supports wildlife movement and habitat connectivity through the
Puente Hills Significant Ecological Area (SEA), the Rio Hondo College Wildlife
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Sanctuary SEA and the San Gabriel River.
(7) Demonstrate environmentally sustainable design and practices.
(8) Provide multi-modal, universal access and circulation into and through the park
to the extent feasible.
(9) Incorporate design elements for education and interpretation on the park's
unique landfill history and natural environmental features.
(10) Provide a captivating trail experience within the park which also alleviates the
overuse and degradation of the adjacent trail network.
(11) Balance development of park facilities with landfill maintenance activities to
protect public safety, water quality and meet the Sanitation Districts' regulatory
requirements.
(12) Balance multiple project objectives in a manner that considers the complex site
constraints, park needs of the overall region, and the competing interests and
needs of adjacent entities.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park hereby approves the filing of a
Resolution of Support for the Puente Hills Landfill Master Plan with the appropriate authorities.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 016
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )
I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, 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 a regular meeting of the City Council on May 4, 2016, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COU► CIL MEMBERS Garcia
ABSTAIN: COUN( Iii/ MBER /None
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ALEJANDRA ' ILA
CITY CLERK