HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2326 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) RESOLUTION NO. 2326
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN
THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY INTEGRATED PLAN (RCIP), INCLUDING THE MULTI-
SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PROGRAM (MSHCP) COMPONENT
WHEREAS, the City of San Jacinto recognizes that significant growth Western
Riverside County is projected to occur during the next 20 years and beyond; and
WHEREAS, this forecasted growth at buildout of the subregion includes an
additional 1,700,000 people, 580,000 households, and 840,000 employees, and
WHEREAS, the City of San Jacinto has developed General Plan as a blueprint
for accommodating forecasted future growth in its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Jacinto also recognizes that critical regional
infrastructure is needed, with commensurate regional project mitigation necessary, in
order to ensure the subregion's continued quality of life; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of San Jacinto endorses the concept of a Multi-Species
Habitat Conservation Program for the western portions of Riverside County. The
City of San Jacinto acknowledges building critical regional infrastructure,
providing open space and recreational opportunities and addressing the
requirements of the Federal and State Endangered Species Acts are necessary
components to insuring the quality of life for current and future residents and
endorses the adoption of a Uniform Habitat Conservation Mitigation Fee by all
jurisdictions in Western Riverside County to aid in finding the implementation of
the MSHCP.
SECTION 2. The City endorses the use of the current draft "cell map to
delineates a proposed reserve system for the purpose of obtaining a Section 10A
permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The City recognizes that the "cell
map" and implementation measures are subject to environmental, state and
federal agencies review, an extensive public review and a public hearing process
and may change as a result of such review.
SECTION 3, The City agrees to on or before February 6, 2002 sign an
application for a Section 10A permit in conjunction with other cities, the County
Nft� and other our public agencies participating in the MSHCP.
SECTION 4. The City agrees, in concept, to the implementation strategy
(including a fee program for habitat acquisition) as outlined in the attached
Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Process.
SECTION 5. The City agrees, in concept, to RCIP participation, and the City
recognizes that formal commitment to participate in the MSHCP is subject to
City's signing of the Implementation Agreement. The City recognizes that
important administrative details need to be addressed in the forthcoming
Implementation Agreement, including but not limited to acquisition and
management of habitat areas and litigation responsibilities. The City commits to
working with other WRCOG-area jurisdictions to develop the Implementation
Agreement, and endorses the concept of a centralized agency — perhaps a Joint
Powers Authority— to ultimately oversee the MSHCP acquisition and
administration processes set forth in the Implementation Agreement.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 17th day of January, 2002.
Vote:
Ayes. Ayres, Carlson-Buydos, Conner, Good
Nays: None
Absent: Williams
Abstain: None
City of San Jacinto(%::� Cl�
By Patrick A Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
orothy L. ouinard, City Clerk