HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution - 02-35- 20021023 - Monterey Peninsula Parks RESOLUTION NO, 02-35
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF TI IE MmPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
HONORING THE MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
recognizes that through the combined work of,:Il open space and park districts, park agencies, and non-
profit open space protection organizations in tiW greater Bay Area, a significant positive effect on open
space preservation can be achieved, and
WHEREAS, in 1972, the same year as the District's own formation, the Monterey Peninsula
Regional Park District(MPRPD)was created by the voters of that region with the express purposes of
acquiring open space lands within its 500-square-mile jurisdiction, protecting the environment, offering
public recreational and educational use on the land, and involving the community in developing an open
space system; and
WHEREAS,today, after 30 years, MPRPD continues to successfully carry out its mission,
having preserved over 7,500 acres of open space land in 24 parks; created a first-rate trail system; forged
productive and successful partnerships with other agencies and cities; created a vital and growing
volunteer corps; and effectively leveraged its annual revenues to maximize the most effective use of
taxpayer funds, and
WHEREAS, among its most significant accomplishments, MPRPD can count the development
of the world-renowned 35-mile long Coastal Trail - a remarkable collaborative effort between the
District, local cities, the Coastal Conservancy, and others; and
WHEREAS,MPRPD's participation in establishing recreation-oriented destinations such as
Laguna Grande and Los Arboles Parks exemplifies its recognition of the great need for a well thought-
out balance between acquisition of rural open space and creation of community-based recreational
facilities, and
WHEREAS, MPRPD's commitment to environmental protection and open space preservation
is illustrated by its acquisition of the 4,500-acre Garland Ranch Regional Park, the `crown jewel' of
District parks, which features unspoiled oak woodlands, expansive views, deep canyons, and a wide
variety of flora and fauna.
Now,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does hereby honor the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, it's Board of Directors,
and its constituents on the grand occasion of its 30a' Anniversary, commends and applauds the MPRPD
for its long-standing commitment and dedication to open space and to the ccnnmunity, and offers sincere
wishes for its continued success and health.
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Adopted by the Board of Directors
October 23, 2002