HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2009-017RESOLUTION N0.2009-017
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE EXTENSION OF THE
CALIFORNIA HIGH SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY (CHSRA)
HIGH SPEED TRAIN ALIGNMENT, SOUTH OF THE SANTA
FE STATION IN SAN DIEGO TO THE SOUTH BAY REGION
AND CONNECT TO THE UNITED STATES BORDER
WHEREAS, the voters in the State of California passed proposition lA 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 aze cun•ently 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby support the extension of the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)
high speed train alignment, south of the Santa Fe Station in San Diego to the South Bay region
and connect to the United States border.
Presented by
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Richazd A. Hopj~s
Public Works Director
Approved as to form by
Resolution No. 2009-017
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
Califomia, this 27th day of January 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
Donna R. Nom , CM ,City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
n /:
Cheryl Cox, I ayo
I, Donna R. Noms, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2009-017 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regulaz meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 27th day of January 2009.
Executed this 27th day of January 2009.
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Donna R. Noms CMC, City Clerk