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RESOLUTION NO. 12=89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS OF SUPPORT FOR
THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL
RESOLVED, by the Town of Los Altos Hills, County of Santa Clara, State
of California, that
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
enjoyment 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; i
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the Town of Los Altos Hills 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 reality;
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2. That the Town of Los altos Hills 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.
3. That the Town of Los Altos Hills 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.
REGULARLY passed and adopted this 18th day of January, 1989.
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BY
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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=i CITY CLERK 10989
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