HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 01-C084RESOLUTION NO. 01-C84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING HOUSE RESOLUTION 2534, "THE LOWER LOS ANGELES AND SAN
GABRIEL RIVERS WATERSHED STUDY ACT OF 2001".
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 use; 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 a final designation bill; and
WHEREAS, National Park involvement historically increases tourism and boosts the local economy; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service awards ninety percent of their goods and services contracts to small
businesses; and
WHEREAS, open, green space historically raises property values; and
WHEREAS, National Park Services 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 Azusa hereby supports H.R.
2534, "The Lower Los Angeles & San Gabriel Watershed Study Act of 2001" introduced by U.S. Representative
Hilda Solis.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20' day of August, 2001.
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 20`s day of August, 2001, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON,STANFORD, ROCHA,CHAGNON,MADRID
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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