HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2009-22RESOLUTION 2009 — 22
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SUPPORTING THE EXTENSION OF THE PROPOSED
CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED TRAIN/RAIL SYSTEM
INTO SOUTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Whereas the voters in the State of California passed proposition 1A supporting
the issuance of bonds for a high speed train/rail system that runs from San Francisco to San
Diego; and
Whereas the State of California High Speed Rail Authority has begun to solicit
input on the route the high speed train will take; and
Whereas current plans for the high speed train are currently planned to terminate
in downtown San Diego; and
Whereas, this high speed train will act as an economic engine offering alternative
transportation for tourist and employees alike; and
Whereas, South San Diego County has tourism amenities, over 7,200 private
sector firms providing jobs to 88,600 residents; and
Whereas, South San Diego County is the location for the busiest border crossing
in the world, is the site of a newly approved port of entry and is the location for the proposed
cross border terminal and future expansion of Brown Field.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby supports the proposed high speed rail system and requests adequate and
convenient access into South San Diego County and the international border.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2009.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mkfr ael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on February
3, 2009 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Parra, Sotelo-Solis, Van Deventer, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY:
RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City C erk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-22 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on February 3, 2009.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy