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:
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Members of the City Council
Dean, James, Statton, Chang
A~P~VED: r
Mayor, City of Cupertino