HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ- 5 Resolution of suppor for the San Gabriel river Watershed, San Gabriel Mountains and Lower Los Angeles River Grant Program AZUSA.
CONSENT CALENDAR
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT K. PERSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
VIA: RICK COLE, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JULY 1, 2002
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER WATERSHED, SAN
GABRIEL MOUNTAINS AND LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVER GRANT PROGRAM
UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt a resolution in support for the
San Gabriel River Watershed, San Gabriel Mountains and Lower Los Angeles River Grant
Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal
Protection Act of 2000.
BACKGROUND
The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
2000, responding to the recreational and open-space needs of a growing population and
expanding urban communities, is intended to revive state Stewardship of natural resources by
investing in neighborhood parks and state parks, clean water protection and coastal beaches
and scenic areas. The intent of the San Gabriel River Watershed, San Gabriel Mountains and
Lower Los Angeles River Grant Program is to provide funding for "a river parkway and
restoration program to assist local agencies and other districts to plan, create, and conserve
river parkways" that will provide "open space, non-motorized trails, bike paths, and other low
impact recreational uses and wildlife habitat restoration and protection".
The City of Azusa will be submitting two grant applications to fund the development of the
Entrance Station Interpretive Gardens and the creation of the Azusa River Park. Submittal
deadline for these applications is July 1, 2002. Staff will keep City Council informed of the
progress of these grants.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact will result from this report.
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