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RESOLUTION NO. 22-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
IN SUPPORT OF THE FORMATION OF AND INCLUSION IN THE
“LOWER SAN GABRIEL RIVER RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT” WHEREAS, In October of 2021, California Senate Bill 268, sponsored by Senator Bob Archuleta, was signed into law authorizing the formation of the Lower San Gabriel River Recreation and Parks District (District); and
WHEREAS, The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Act) establishes procedures for local government changes of organization, including city incorporations, annexations to a city or special district, and city and special district consolidations.
WHEREAS, The Lower San Gabriel River originates at the Whittier Narrows Dam and flows Southward to the Pacific Ocean through many disadvantaged communities, where residents are disproportionally impacted by poor air quality from local heavy industry and congested transportation corridors, and suffer from a severe lack of access to recreational opportunities and outdoor park space; and WHEREAS, Parks have many beneficial impacts on communities; encouraging physical activity, improving health and fitness, reducing urban heating effects and air pollution, reducing greenhouse gas emissions through trees and greenery, and providing important economic benefits; and
WHEREAS, Many communities along the Lower San Gabriel River are among some of the most park-poor areas Los Angeles County, lacking the resources to fund, develop, maintain and operate the parks and recreational opportunities that their residents need; and
WHEREAS, The City of Norwalk, having significant interest in the continued development of recreational opportunities for all residents, including facilities and activities which utilize and enhance this important resource and which improves access to the Lower San Gabriel River for everyone; and
WHEREAS, The proposed annexation of the Lower San Gabriel River Recreation and Parks District is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 20, as a change in the organization of local agencies, and the Categorical Exemption was adopted by the City of Pico Rivera, as lead agency, on March 28, 2023.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. This Resolution is hereby adopted and approved by the Norwalk City Council in support of the City of Norwalk’s application for formation of the Lower San Gabriel River Recreation and Parks District as authorized and in the manner provided by the Cortese-Know-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.
Section 2. The City of Norwalk will cooperate with the formation of the District and is requesting to be included within the District as outlined in Senate Bill 268 and as indicated on the finalized District Boundary Map.
Section 3.The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.
Section 4.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 5th day of December, 2023.
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK