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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1988-77 . . RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 77 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY OF SUPPORT FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL WHEREAS, Santa Clara County is a growing metropolitan county with an increasing demand for recreational resources; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will provide the opportunity to add an important recreational resource for the enjoyment of all Santa Clara County residents; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail can provide recreational enj oyment for people of all ages and physical abilities; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will link Santa Clara County parks with park and open space lands of other communities, within and outside the County; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail is compatible with the County's Regional Parks, Trails and Scenic Highways Plan, and countywide Trails and Pathways Master Plan, and is also in accordance with the recommendation of the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Gilroy City Council supports the concept of the Bay Area Ridge Trail and supports the efforts of other public agencies, and private sector institutions that are working to bring this trail into reali ty; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Gilroy City Council urges that all agencies in a position to implement this trail, give the Bay Area Ridge Trail full consideration in their planning, land development approval, and capital budgeting processes. ANE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Gilroy City Council fully supports the Ridge Trail development program short of the exercise of the power of eminent domain for the involuntary transfer of trail easements or rights-of-way from private land owners. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1988, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, VALDEZ and HUGHAN. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER:PALMERLEE -1- RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 77 . . ~Cf1Mt} ~ ~ City H~ Mayor ATTEST: -2- RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 77 . . I, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 88-77 is an original resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 19th day of December , 19~, at which meeting a quorum was present. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the City of Gilroy this 20th day of December 19 88. (Seal)