HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 14-7528RESOLUTION NO. 14-7528
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTI G THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRANSIT STATION AS PART
OF ANY TRANSIT -ORIENTED RE -USE OF THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS,', Eco-Rapid, formerly the Orangeline Development Authority, was formed to
pursue development of a high speed, environmentally -friendly, transit system in Southern
California based in jpart on the former Pacific Electric Railway Right -of Way; and,
WHEREAS,; The City of Downey is a long-standing member of Eco-Rapid, as a dues -
paying, voting member; and,
WHEREAS,; a portion of said Right -of -Way passes through the City limits; and,
WHEREAS,; it is in the best interests of residents and businesses that the City
participate in the planning process for any potential reuse of the Right -of -Way; and,
WHEREAS,; it is the policy direction of the City Council of the City of Downey that a
transit station should be constructed within the Downey City Limits should the Right -of -Way ever
be reused as a transit system or guideway; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION f. The City Council supports and advocates the construction of a transit
station within the City Limits.
SECTION The City Manager is authorized to direct staff to participate in planning
meetings, discussions, and other forums to ensure the best interests of the City are met in the
planning for the re-ose of the Right -of -Way.
SECTION 3',. The City Manager is directed to withdraw the City from membership in
Eco-Rapid if the Downey station is removed from the re -use plans.
SECTION 41. The City Manager is authorized to direct staff to facilitate Eco-Rapid's
adoption of a resolution in support of a Downey station.
SECTION The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 91" day of Decemei
F VASQ , ayor
ATTEST:
ADRIA M. JIMENE , CIVIC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 14-7528
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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 of December 2014, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
Ashton, Brossmer, Saab, Marquez, Mayor Vasquez
NOES:
Council Member:
None.
ABSENT:
Council Member:
None
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
None.
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ADRIA M. JIMENE , CMC, City Clerk