HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 151 CC RESO Resolution No. 2016-151
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY "SAFE,
CLEAN NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
FOR ALL MEASURE"
WHEREAS, every year, more than 70 million people visit the over 3,000 parks in
the County of Los Angeles ("County") and its cities, including their neighborhood parks,
and participate in park-sponsored recreational programs. Parks are important to
families, as millions of children and youth use park facilities for after-school, weekend,
and summer programs, and millions of seniors attend programs at nearby senior
centers; and
WHEREAS, parks, natural lands, open space, and beaches contribute to the
health and vitality of citizens in the County. These natural areas help make the
community a wonderful place to live and protect our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park ("City") has a long history of making
significant investments in parks and recreation, open spaces, and natural areas; and
WHEREAS, for over 20 years the City has relied on local voter approved funding
to protect and maintain local neighborhood, City parks, outdoor areas, rivers,
watersheds, and local water resources. This funding is expiring and the City faces the
loss of the only source of dedicated local funding for neighborhood parks; and
WHEREAS, dedicated local funding has served as matching funds for State,
Federal, and philanthropic funding, and in this way is essential for communities to
receive their fair share of available resources; and
WHEREAS, the County has undertaken an inventory, analysis, and community
engagement process that culminated in the 2016 Los Angeles Countywide
Comprehensive Park and Recreation Needs Assessment Final Report ("2016
Countywide Park Needs Assessment"), which allowed the County to document and
analyze the needs of all the communities within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Countywide Park Needs Assessment shows that there is a
serious need for tens of billions of dollars in investments in safe neighborhood parks;
protection of rivers, streams, lakes, beaches and watersheds; safe and healthy
communities; urban greening; sustainability and energy efficiency; senior centers,
community and facility rehabilitation and maintenance; at-risk youth job training and
placement, gang violence prevention; and improved community access, connectivity
and trails to these facilities
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby declares its support for the Los Angeles
County "Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Open Space for All" measure on the
November 8, 2016 county-wide ballot.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby encourages all voters to educate
themselves as to whether or not to support the Los Angeles County "Safe, Clean
Neighborhood Parks and Open Space for All" measure and to get out and vote in the
November election.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby encourages all of the City's local non-profit
and volunteer organizations who use and benefit from the City's park facilities to
educate themselves and their members about this legislation in a manner which is
allowable and appropriate within the rules and judgment of each organization.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign letters of
support as needed and appropriate to demonstrate the City Council's support of the Los
Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Open Space for All measure on
behalf of the City Council.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which
shall be effective upon adoption.
Passed, approved and adopted the 21st day of September 2016
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2016-151 was duly
adopted by the City Council following a roll call vote:
14111.
MANUEL LOZANO
MAYOR
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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 No. 2016-151 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
September 21, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None.
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None.
ABSTAIN: CO)'N/� MEMBERS: None.
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ALEJANDRA A LA
CITY CLERK
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