HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 08-C033r• • •1�c•1�•aiF�•�3e7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS
REGIONAL CONSERVANCY APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDING
APPLICATIONS THROUGH VARIOUS CONSERVANCY AGENCIES,
STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES RELATING TO THE
ACQUISITION OF 40 ACRES OF PRIVATELY OWNED, HILLSIDE OPEN
SPACE (KNOWN AS THE VASQUEZ CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND
RECREATION CENTER) IN THE CITY OF AZUSA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the Vasquez Ranch is an important and unique habitat area for both the
community and region; and
WHEREAS, the Vasquez Ranch property consists of approximately 40 acres of habitat
for wildlife and plant life which provides a rare ability for young and old alike the chance to
enjoy its beauty; and
WHEREAS, the main goal of the San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy
(SGMRC) is to work with education groups who are interested in learning more about native
plants, wildlife and habitats in the hopes of eliminating Nature -Deficit Disorder; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project by the SGMRC includes seeking funds to eradicate
invasive plants in the hillsides; replanting of lost compatible native plants; building of water
stations to assist wildlife where permissible; educational signage, trails and programs; and trail
enhancement for public access and safety for hikers; and
WHEREAS, the close proximity of the Vasquez Ranch to both schools and residential
neighborhoods is a wonderful incentive to educate a large number of people about the various
ecological issues regarding native habitat in the middle of an urban setting; and
WHEREAS, the City has established a precedent for setting aside privately owned,
hillside, open space in both the Mountain Cove and Rosedale developments.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Azusa is pleased to support the San Gabriel
Mountains Regional Conservancy effort and urges all funding agencies to give full and careful
consideration to the proposed grant applications submitted by the SGMRC relating to providing
restoration and education opportunities for the Vasquez Ranch.
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Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and
enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the
San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy for inclusion with the grant applications to any
applicable grant funding agencies.
Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors seeking additional support for this property zoned as
county of Los Angeles.
APPROVED and PASSED this 21" day of Aprils, 20008
By: Jrr'Co,�
J seph R. Rocha, Mayor
ATTEST:
Vera Mendoza, Inity Clerk 61
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Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF AZUSA )
I, Vera Mendoza, City Clerk for the City of Azusa, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 08-C33, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular
meeting of the Council held on the 2151 day of April, 2008, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTA COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Vera Mendoza, City Clerk