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CC Resolution No. 98-049RESOLUTION NO. 98-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO IN SUPPORT OF BEAR CREEK REDWOODS REGIONAL PRESERVE WHEREAS there is a community effort to permanently preserve the former Alma College in it natural state for future generations to enjoy as Bear Creek Redwood 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 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 residence of Santa Clara County, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Cupertino endorses the permanent acquisition of the 1,100 acres known as the "Alma College Property" from a willing seller by a public agency or land trust so that it may become the Bear Creek Redwoods Regional Preserve. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 2nd day of February, 1998, by the following vote: Vote AYES: Burnett, NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Ci~ Members of the City Council Dean, James, Statton, Chang A~P~VED: r Mayor, City of Cupertino