HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 01-C1240
RESOLUTION NO. 01--e124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION OF 2002 (AB 1602,
PROPOSITION 40).
WHEREAS, California's state, regional, and parks serve as recreational, social, and cultural centers for
California's communities, providing important venues for youth enrichment and safety; community identity;
protection of natural, cultural and historic sites, parkland and open space; and tourism; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain a high quality of life for California's growing population, a continuing
investment in parks, recreation facilities, and in the protection of the state's natural, cultural and historic resources
is needed; and
WHEREAS, each generation of Californians has an obligation to be good stewards of these natural and
community resources in order to pass them onto their children; and
WHEREAS, California's citizens and visitors have increased their visits to state and local parks for healing
and strength, sense of community, freedom and peace during these turbulent times; and
WHEREAS, California is known for its incredible natural resources of open space, parks, mountains,
rivers, coastline, and forests that positively impact the state and local economy; and
WHEREAS, California is largely and urban state where it is projected the stat's population will continue
to grow by 18 million by 2020; thereby placing more pressure on existing parkland and facilities; and
WHEREAS, California's towns and cities need to expand their parks and recreational facilities in their
neighborhoods to accommodate the needs of their children, adults and seniors; and
WHEREAS, California's economy is dependent upon maintaining a high quality of life that includes
attractive and safe public park and recreation facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhoods Parks, and Coastal Protection
Act of 2002, provides $2.6 billion for state and local park projects to preserve California's natural heritage and
allow urban areas to expand much needed recreation facilities that serve children, youth, seniors, and families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Azusa hereby supports
the passage to the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond
Act of 2, d encourages California voters to approve this bond act on March 5, 2002.
ADOPTED this 19`h day of November, 2001.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 19`h day of November, 2001, by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
'CITY CLERK
HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID
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