HomeMy WebLinkAbout6167_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6167
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
SUPPORTING AB 496 TO CREATE A STATE NATURE CONSERVANCY ALONG THE
SANTA ANA RIVER
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands is bounded by the Santa Ana River, and as such, is a
community connected to a natural resource of incomparable value; and
WHEREAS,the City of Redlands should j oin with others in revitalizing the Santa Ana River;
and
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Lou Correa has introduced Assembly Bill 496 to create a state
nature conservancy along the entire length of the Santa Ana River and its watershed.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Redlands'City Council announces its support of
Assembly Bill No. 496 which we see as a useful vehicle to bring federal and state bond funding, as
well as private funding, to our region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that revenues generated could be used to assist Redlands and
other stakeholders in carrying out a common vision for the River that serves to enhance the quality
of life of our residents.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June, 2003.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Club, supporting having the City take control of its environmental documents.
Councilmember George again expressed his concern and suggested the City hire
a consultant to address sensitive issues such as biological impact, loss of open
space, and quality of life, i.e. traffic. Councilmembers discussed this matter.
Councilmember George moved to direct staff to revise the current procedures
for the control of preparing, administering and processing of environmental
studies and assessments for development projects and bring back a policy and
staffing plan to implement the revised procedures for City Council
consideration. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried
unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
Open Space Prograrn - Councilmember Harrison presented a report proposing to
initiate a dialogue on options for achieving goals and policies for open space at
both the Planning Commission and the City Council with the objective of
bringing greater clarity and focus to preserving open space in our City's future.
Mr. Shaw presented minimum alternatives he believed needed to be reviewed,
and asked that staff return with their initial research, evaluation, and
recommended next steps by the second meeting in July or in August. He also
suggested this presentation occur at a joint meeting of the Planning Commission
and the City Council. Councilmember Peppler agreed with this concept but
expressed concern that the City Council has been heaping additional work on
staff and felt the City Council needed to review its list of priorities before
adding more items to the list. Councilmembers concurred with both
suggestions.
The City Council briefly recessed at 5:38 P.M. and reconvened at 5:50 P.M.
Demonstration Railcar - Councilmember Gilbreath announced that a
demonstration diesel multiple unit railcar will be on display at the Metrolink
Station, Platform 1, in San Bernardino on July 2, 2003, at 9:30 A.M. A press
conference will be held at 11:00 A.M. and a demonstration rzde will be provided
for public officials.
Resolution No. 6167 - State Nature Conservancy - Councilmember George
asked for support to adopt a resolution supporting AB 496 to create a State
Nature Conservancy along the Santa Ana River which will serve as a useful
vehicle to bring federal and state bond funding, as well as private funding
to our region. Terry Wold, Sierra Club, urged the City Council support
this request. Councilmember Peppler noted there are some concerns being
expressed that this conservancy not conflict with SAWPA and asked that
language be included in the resolution of support in that regard.
Councilmember George moved to adopt Resolution No. 6167 including the
language suggested by Councilmember Peppler. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously.
June 17,2003
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