HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 010 CC RESO2002 010 CC RESO¹òw @˜ ÷ RESOLUTION NO. 2002-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF
H.R. 2534, AUTHORED BY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
HILDA SOUS, RELATING TO THE LOWER LOS
ANGELES & SAN GABRIEL RIVERS WATERSHED
STUDY ACT OF 2001
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the San Gabriel Valley is home to over 2 million people who deserve
environmental opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the San Gabriel Valley has only 3 acres of open space for every 1000
people in direct contradiction to the National Park Service's recommended 3-4 acres; and
WHEREAS, the San Gabriel Mountains should be protected and preserved for
recreational and environmental uses; and
WHEREAS, the Lower Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers should be revitalized and
preserved; and
WHEREAS, private property owners and local communities will be able to participate
in the study of the region for possible designation in the National Park Service; and
WHEREAS, no eminent domain provisions will be included in the final designation bill;
and
WHEREAS, National Park involvement historically increases tourism and boosts the
iocal economy; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service awards ninety percent 90%) of their goods and
services contracts to small businesses; and
WHEREAS, open, green space historically raises property values; and
WHEREAS, National Park Service involvement will make local communities and
businesses eligible for environmental restoration and revitalization grants; and
WHEREAS, a National Park area would provide greater opportunities for
environmental education.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Baldwin
Park, strongly supports passage of H.R. 2619, The Lower Los Angeles & San Gabriel Rivers
Watershed Study Act of 2001", introduced by U.S. Representative Hilda Solis.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16"' day of January, 2002.
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALI FORN IA
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 passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Baldwin Park at its regular meeting of the City Council held January 16,
2002, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bill Van Cleave, Marlen Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco,
Mayor Pro Tern Linda Gair and Mayor Manuel Lozano
NONE
NONE
NONE
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Rosemary W. Ramlrez, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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