HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-279 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-279
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING
CENTRAL PARK AS THE FUTURE LOCATION FOR THE
FREEDOM'S FLAME MEMORIAL
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the United States experienced sudden and
tragic loss of human life at the hands of foreign terrorists in New York, Washington, D.C. and
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the Freedom's Flame Foundation, a non-profit organization, was
established to raise funds for the design and installation of two identical memorials that will be a
remembrance of the tragic events of September 11'h and pay tribute to those who displayed
extraordinary courage in the face of overwhelming disaster; one memorial to be displayed on
the west coast and one on the east coast; and
WHEREAS, the Freedom's Flame Foundation, is committed to raising funds to
pay for all costs associated with the design, manufacturing and installation of the City Council-
approved design concept for the sculptures; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga on September
21, 2005, voted unanimously to reaffirm its previously stated offer to be the host for the west
coast site for the Freedom's Flame Memorial, to support the Freedom's Flame Foundation
efforts to build the Memorial and to designate a specific site in Central Park, indicated as
Freedom's Flame Plaza in the agenda item exhibit which is part of the public record of the
September 21, 2005, City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga believes that the
Freedom Flame sculpture would be a meaningful addition to the future design of Central Park;
and
WHEREAS, in addition to the site designation, the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga has authorized the Freedom's Flame Foundation to install a temporary
informational sign regarding the upcoming memorial sculpture at Central Park, for a length of
time to be determined by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Rancho Cucamonga Park and Recreation Commission will work
with the Freedom's Flame Foundation in reviewing the design, location and timeframe for
displaying the informational signage at Central Park, as well as other issues associated with the
installation of the memorial at Central Park; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA HEREBY RESOLVES, the City of Rancho Cucamonga designates Central Park
as the chosen site for the west coast Freedom's Flame Memorial.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
Resolution No. 05-279
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5`h day of October 2005.
AYES: Alexander, Gutierrez, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
GAP
William J Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
ebra J. A s, 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 5`h day of October 2005.
Executed this 6`h day of October 2005, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
D bra J. Adjrpd, CMC, City Clerk