HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 06-C072,0 •
RESOLUTION NO. OS 72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE CITY OF DUARTE% ENCANTO NATURE WALK TRAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS, in 2005-06, various municipalities and agencies within the San Gabriel Valley Region
enteretl into the Emerald Necklace Accord to establish a network M supped, cooperation and
collaboration within the region for the preservation of areas adjacent to the San Gabriel and Rio
Hondo fibers and tdbumnes (mNecGvely, 'Watershed") far recreational, open space antl native
habitat conservation and restoration purposes, and
WHEREAS, the cities of Azusa and Duarte are parties to the Emerald Necklace accord and
WHEREAS, in Section 2 of the Emerald Necklace Accord the parties agree to "review and
consider requests for mutual support from one to anothei in efforts to, secure grant funding for the
"preservationlrestoratioNoperation of the Watershed for purposes of multi benefit projects padding
mol health, passive and second recreation, environmental education, native hands
preservation, and open space in the common interest;" and
WHEREAS, Duarte has applied for gams from the California Department of Parks and Recreation,
County Supervisors Michael Andrei 5x Distad and Gloria Molina, tst District and the Rivers
and Mountains Conservancy, which will be sopdemented by the Duarte general fund and other
potential gam supporters to develop the Encanto Nature Walk Trail, Theproposedt,000foottrail
with a river overlook, benches, interpretive signs, and native plants, will be located along the
west bank of the San Gabriel River from the Puente Largo Bridge to a transverse dike jutting out
into the river channel upstream of the bridge. The long term goal is to extend the trail from the
Encanm Nature Walk trail 3,750 feet to the [railhead for City of Duane's trail to Fish Canyon
Falls following an existing access mad to the existing parking area along Encento Parkway just
north of the mouth of Van Tassel Canyon. A map depicting the tail's proposed location is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A'; and
WHEREAS, at this time, Azusa has not been requested to contribute fmanalally to the Encanto
Nature Walk Trail project; however, a5 with any development project, Duarte will require assistance
from Azusa staff as well as various approvals from Azusa's legislative bodies', and
WHEREAS, the Azusa City Council desires to assist Duarte in its starts to improve the Encanto
Nature Walk Trail
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the CM of Azusa, California resolves, determines and
orders as fokows'
I . The City Council hereby supports Duarte's proposal to develop the Encamp Nature
Welk Trail project commencing in the City of Duarte and going through the CM of
Avasa.
2. The City Council approves having Duane act as the "Lead Agency' and shall
undertake all analysis and prepare all documents necessary to ensure that the
Ewamo Nature Walk Trail meted conforms with tons environmental review
necessary under the California Environmental Quality Act while Azusa shall act as
a" Responsible Agency".
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3. Duarte may inquire grading, building, landscaping and other permits from Azusa
before consWction of the Encento Nature Walk Trail project may commence. To
this end the CRY Goundl hereby directs Azusa staff to cooperate with Duarte in a
manner that is consistent MIR the provisions of the Azusa Municipal Cade and as
cessary to support Duarte in obtaining these land use entitlements from Azusa,
which may be necessary for the Enconto Nature Walk Trail project.
4. The Secretary shall celery to me adoption of this Resolution
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED mes 21° bey of August, 20 ..
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Diane Chagnon,non, Mayor yor
ATTEST
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Vera Mendoza CMC
CRY CieM
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I, Vera Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Azusa, do hereby call that the foregoing Resolution
Nop8-C72 was duly and regularly passed and adoptetl by the City Council of the CM of Azusa at
its regular meeting held an the 21 it day of August, 2006, by the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCRA RANKS, CHAGNON
NOES: Councilmembers. NONE
ABSENT: Councilmembers. NONE
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: NONE
Vera Mendoza, CMC
City Clerk
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