HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 2017 3653 2017 1206 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-3653
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING MOORPARK TO
BE A BICYCLE FRIENDLY CITY
WHEREAS, bicycle riding provides healthy exercise and enjoyment while taking
vehicle trips off our roads and decreasing congestion, pollution, and greenhouse gas
emissions; and
WHEREAS, bicycle tourism is growing in popularity in the coastal counties of
California with their mild climate, exceptional scenery, and numerous points of interest,
attracting bicyclists from around the world; and
WHEREAS, local bicyclists and bicycle tourists, on both day rides and extended
tours, help support the local economy by patronizing local businesses on their bicycle
rides; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-856,
adopting a Circulation Element of the Moorpark General Plan, which includes policies
and objectives that support the creation and enhancement of bicycle infrastructure
throughout the city, including bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, and bicycle routes; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2008-2772, adopting the 2008 Moorpark Bicycle Transportation Plan, which serves as a
guide to enhance and expand the City's existing network of bicycle facilities, connect
gaps, address constrained areas, provided for greater local and regional connectivity,
and encourage more residents to bicycle; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-
3132, declaring Moorpark to be a Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) City to plan and
construct a built environment that encourages walking and bicycling; and
WHEREAS, Moorpark has developed a network of multi-use trails, bike paths,
and bike lanes throughout the city that provide scenic rides that can be enjoyed by bike
riders of all abilities, with connections to regional bikeways; and
WHEREAS, Moorpark has many businesses which provide support to bicyclists
traveling through the area, including a bicycle shop, eating establishments, and other
businesses that serve both individual bicyclists and bicyclists riding in groups such as
the Moorpark Bike Rides group, the Conejo Valley Cyclists, the Channel Islands Bicycle
Club, the San Fernando Valley Bicycle Club, and others; and
WHEREAS, many organized bicycling events have passed through Moorpark,
including professional races, charity rides, and fun rides, attracting hundreds or
thousands of participants and/or spectators, including Amgen's Tour of California, Los
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Angeles Wheelmen's Grand Tour, and other organized rides of various lengths and
difficulties; and
WHEREAS, cities, counties, tourism councils, businesses, and volunteers in
Ventura and Santa Barbara counties have formed the "Cycle California Coast"
organization to promote national and international bicycle tourism in Ventura and Santa
Barbara Counties; and
WHEREAS, Cycle California Coast has a rapidly growing "Bicycle Friendly
Business" program and a promotional website cyclecalcoast.com and is actively
promoting bike lanes for our region's most iconic recreational rides; and
WHEREAS, making the City of Moorpark even more bicycle friendly will pay
great dividends for local riders, bicycle tourists, businesses that welcome cyclists, those
without cars, and the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 his Council declares the City of Moorpark to be a Bicycle
Friendly City, encouraging, where practical, the development of bicycle infrastructure,
the support of bicycle friendly businesses, and the promotion of our region as a world-
class destination for bicycle tourism.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 2017.
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Nice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk 101 0 W:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Maureen Benson, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby
certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 2017-3653 was
adopted by the City Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held on the 6th
day of December, 2017, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mikos, Pollock, Simons, Van Dam, and Mayor Parvin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 20th day of December,
2017.
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
(seal)
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