HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-257 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 99-257
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE
SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR
AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000
WHEREAS, California's state, regional and local parks serve as recreational, social
and cultural centers for California's communities providing important venues for youth enrichment
and safety; community identity, protection of natural and historic sites, parkland and open space;
and
WHEREAS, the state's commitment to state, regional and local parks has dwindled
over the last decade thereby California and its communities have not kept pace with the needed
funding for rehabilitation, development and acquisition; and
WHEREAS, during this same period of diminished funding for state, regional and
local parks, California's citizens have increased their visits to state and local parks; and
WHEREAS, California is known for its incredible natural resources ofopen space,
mountains, rivers, coastline and forests that positively impact the state and local economy, and
WHEREAS, California is largely an urban state where it is projected the state's
population will continue to grow by 18 million by 2020; thereby placing more pressure on existing
parkland and facilities; and
WHEREAS, California's economy is dependent upon maintaining a high quality of life
that includes attractive and safe park and recreation facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the last statewide park bond was passed in 1988; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2000 provides $2.1 billion for state and local park projects to presene our
natural heritage and allow urban areas to expand much needed recreation facilities that serve
children, youth, seniors and families; and
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga supports the passage of the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and
Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 and encourages California voters to approve this bond act in
March 2000.
Please see fhe following page
for formal adoption, certification and signatures
Resolution No. 99-257
Page 2 of 2
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 1st dayof December, 1999.
AYES: Alexander, Dutton, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Biane, Curatalo
ABSTAINED: None
William J.~lexa n de r~a;or
Al-rEST:
Debra J. Adar{L,~MC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Califomia, 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 1st dayof December, 1999.
Executed this 2nd day of December, 1999, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
De~a ~-. Adam~, ~.,J~C,-~ty Clerk