HomeMy WebLinkAbout6752_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6752
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
AUTHORIZING AC'T'IONS NECESSARY TO BECOME A PROJECT
PARTNER FOR THE SAN BERNARDINO LAKES AND STREAMS
ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, the San Bernardino Lakes and Streams Feasibility Study ("Study")
will investigate the potential for the development and implementation of a multi- objective
management plan for the Santa Ana River riparian corridor from the base of Seven Oaks
Dam down to the Hwy-10 and Hwy-215 interchange and the Mission Zanja; and
WHEREAS, the objectives of the Study are to restore and improve the visual,
recreational, natural and cultural resources of the area; and
WHEREAS, as part of this effort, the study would determine the viability of such a
project as well as the potential of this project to alleviate concerns associated with flood
risk management to some areas in downtown Redlands and San Bernardino; and
WHEREAS, the Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with San Bernardino
County Regional Parks, the Local Sponsor, is proposing a phased approach to the Study
with initial work to be prefonned on the Mission Zanja and downtown Redlands areas of
the Study;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Redlands authorizes City to undertake the appropriate actions necessary for the City of
Redlands to become a Project Partner for the Mission Zanja and downtown Redlands areas
of the San Bernardino Lakes and Streams Feasibility Study; which include, but are not
limited, to submitting a formal request to the Local Sponsor requesting Project Partner
Status, preparing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Sponsor to be approved
by the City Council of the City, and providing the Army Corps of Engineers with Staff
support necessary for ongoing study efforts.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of September, 2008.
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ATTEST:
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I, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at an adjourned regular meeting thereof
held on the 3rd day of September, 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Bean; Mayor Harrison
NOES: Councilmember Gilbreath
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Councilmember Aguilar
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