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RESOLUTION 99- 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SARATOGA IN SUPPORT OF BEAR CREEK REDWOODS REGIONAL
PRESERVE
WHEREAS, there is a community effort to permanently preserve the former Alma College
property in its natural state for future generations to enjoy as Bear Creek Redwoods
Regional Preserve; and
WHEREAS, the property is stunningly beautiful and biologically diverse with oak studded
meadows, hillsides of maple, madrone and fir, and steep canyons thick with 100 year old
redwoods which harbor numerous species of mammals, birds, and reptiles, and
WHEREAS, it is the largest privately held wild area in the Lexington Basin and its
protection would preserve a contiguous stretch of undeveloped land critical for watershed
and wildlife protection, and
WHEREAS, public acquisition would offer opportunities for recreation and trails linking
regional open space areas, and
WHEREAS, the site has long been identified by public agencies as a priority for
acquisition, and
WHEREAS, this open space will provide tremendous benefits to the residents of Santa
Clara County, and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Saratoga endorses the permanent
acquisition of the1,100 acres known as the "Alma College Property" from a willing seller
by a public agency or land trust to that it may become the Bear Creek Redwoods Regional
Preserve.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Saratoga City Council
at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of March 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Baker, Streit, Mehaffey, Vice Mayor Bogosian, Mayor Shaw
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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~SHAW,MAYOR
ATTEST:
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SUSAN A. RAJO~, CITY CLERK