HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6247 RESOLUTION NO. 6247
A RESOLUTION OF THE DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING AB 1355 (HAVICE)
REGARDING THE FORMATION OF THE EASTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY RIVERS
AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
WHEREAS, the City of Downey recognizes the importance of flood protection and
public safety for people and properties along the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers and its
tributaries, including the Rio Hondo River; and
''~ WHEREAS, the City of Downey recognizes the importance of regional planning,
environmental protection, and public recreation along the Los Angeles and San Gabriel River
corridors; and
WHEREAS, the cities in this region have organized a council of governments to ensure
the economic development and improved quality of life in the Gateway Cities of the Los
Angeles Basin; and
WHEREAS, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments support the concept of
creating a multi jurisdictional conservancy to determine policies and priorities for land
acquisition, watershed improvement, habitat and wildlife restoration, water conservation,
recreational projects while still providing for essential flood protection and public safety of
people and properties along the river corridors;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Downey does resolve to support
Assemblywoman Havice's bill AB1355, which would establish the Eastern Los Angeles County
Rivers and Mountains Conservancy to acquire and manage lands within the Los Angeles and
San Gabriel River watersheds and to provide for open-space, recreational, educational and
developmental uses consistent with the flood protection purposes and projects within the
corridors.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of March , 1999.
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Mayor , G'RY P. MC Cil) HAN
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Ofty Clerk, JUDI H E. MC DONNELL
RESOLUTION NO. 6247
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 9th day_ March , 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Lawrence, McCarthy, Perkins, Winningham, McCaughan
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
ftyClerk, JUDITH E. MC DONNELL
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