Resolution No. 4117
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) RESOLUTION NO. 4117
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JACINTO IN SUPPORT OF PRESERVING AND
CONSERVING THE JUAN BAUTISTA DE ANZA
NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL
WHEREAS, Juan Bautista de Anza led the historic Anza Expedition of 1775–1776, establishing an overland route that contributed significantly to the settlement and development of California; and
WHEREAS, the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail traverses areas within present-day Riverside County, reflecting the region’s historical, cultural, and geographic importance; and
WHEREAS, the trail represents a complex and layered history that includes the experiences, cultures, and enduring presence of Indigenous peoples whose ancestral lands the route crossed; and
WHEREAS, in 1990, the United States Congress designated the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail as a National Historic Trail to preserve, protect, and interpret its historical significance for the benefit of current and future generations; and WHEREAS, Riverside County has undertaken efforts to recognize, preserve, and promote the historical, educational, and cultural value of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail; and
WHEREAS, preservation of historic resources such as the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail supports public education, cultural awareness, historical understanding, tourism, and community identity; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Jacinto recognizes the importance of regional cooperation in preserving historically significant sites and corridors that contribute to the shared heritage of Riverside County and the State of California; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE
CITY OF SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of San Jacinto City Council encourages continued collaboration among Riverside County, local jurisdictions, Indigenous communities, historical organizations, educational institutions, and public agencies to ensure the trail is preserved and interpreted in a respectful, inclusive, and historically accurate manner; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and any other appropriate agencies.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 5 th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF SAN JACINTO:
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Crystal Ruiz, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jill Theriot, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
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Craig Hayes, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
I, Jill Theriot, duly appointed Deputy City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 4117 was passed, approved, and adopted by the Regular Meeting of the San Jacinto City Council held on the 5th day of May 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this 5th day of May 2026. _____________________________
Jill Theriot, Deputy City Clerk
City of San Jacinto