HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-106 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
PACIFIC ELECTRIC INLAND EMPIRE TRAIL MASTER PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City's General Plan adopted in April 1981 established a Master
Plan of Trails for a network of hiking, biking, and horse riding trails as a recreation element, and,
in particular, designated the former Pacific Electric Railway corridor as a multi-purpose trail; and
WHEREAS, the City's General Plan policies call for programs and actions to
facilitate regional and community trail systems; and
WHEREAS, the City's General Plan policies call for programs and actions to
reduce vehicle trips by promoting non-motorized transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail Master Plan is consistent with
the goals and policies of the City's General Plan regarding trails; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, joined
together with surrounding cities in 1995 to develop the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail
Master Plan, a multi-purpose trail that will link the cities of Claremont, Montclair, Upland,
Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Rialto. The rail trail will also connect to a 6.9-mile rail Citrus
Trail project being planned from Claremont to San Dimas. A Master Plan was prepared with
funding from the Regional Transportation Agency, San Bernardino Associated Governments
(SANBAG). An advisory committee of representatives from the participating cities and
SANBAG worked to prepare the Master Plan. Public participation in the planning process was
facilitated through a user survey, press releases, an Internet website, and two public workshops.
WHEREAS, the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail will provide a regional trail
linking 21 miles from downtown Claremont to downtown Rialto. The trail system will provide
recreational and alternative transportation opportunities for cyclists, pedestrians, runners, and
equestrians.
WHEREAS, the San Bernardino County Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
2001, recommends the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail project as a highest priority project in
the primary bikeway system for the region; and
WHEREAS, on the 21s' day of November 2000, the Planning Commission has
reviewed and recommended approval of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail Master Plan;
and
WHEREAS, on the 6'h day of December 2000, the Pacific Electric Inland Empire
Trail Master Plan was presented to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga does hereby approve the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail Master Plan
and certifies that it is consistent with the General Plan.
Resolution No. 01-106
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16`h day of May 2001.
AYES: Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Dutton, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
William J. AleMayor
ATTEST:
Debra J. AdaW, CMC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting
of said City Council held on the 16`h day of May 2001.
Executed this 17th day of May, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
e ra J. Ad CMC, City Clerk