CC Resolution No. 99-289RESOLUTION NO. 99-289
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA TO CREATE A TASK FORCE
ON THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TRAIL FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Union Pacific Railroad Trail (Trail) is a route that hms through Santa
Clara County; and
WHEREAS, the Trail is included as a Regional Trail Route in the Santa Clara County
Trails Master Plan and as a Proposed Trail in the Santa Clara County General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Trail is proposed for inclusion in the Valley Transportation Plan 2020 at
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, San Jose, and Saratoga are
very interested in developing the Trail for both recreational and commuting opportunities along
the trackage of Union Pacific Railroad Company.
WHEREAS, the top priorities are to negotiate easement acquisition for Trail with Union
Pacific Railroad and obtain funding for project development.
WHEREAS, a task force of citizens, including members of city bicycle advisory
committees, with the County of Santa Clara as the lead agency should study feasibility of the
Trail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Cupertino that the
Board of Supervisors of County of Santa Clara create a task force of cities of Campbell,
Cupertino, Los Gatos, San Jose, and Saratoga to study feasibility of the Union Pacific Railroad
Trail.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 18th day of October, 1999, by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES: Burnett, Chang, Dean, James, Statton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor, City q)gupefl'~ho