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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-026 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2001-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA REQUESTING THE NOMINATION OF THE TEMECULA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROJECT BY OUR STATE LEGISLATOR FOR AN URBAN RECREATION AND CULTURAL CENTERS GRANT THROUGH THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. declare that: The City Council of the City of Temecula does find, determine and a. The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 (2000 Park Bond Act) provides funding for Urban Recreational and Cultural grants. Successful projects must be submitted to the California State Office of Grants Services through the nomination of the City's state legislator by July 1,2001. b. The City of Temecula has completed a feasibility study, which has concluded that the residents of the City would greatly benefit from a cultural center known as a Children's Museum that would focus on youth education and recreation in a hands-on environment that encourages imagination, exploration and discovery. c. The facility will be designed to meet the science and technology interests of the children in the community. It will be inviting for children and encourage family interaction in a fun and safe environment. d. There is not a similar type of facility or cultural center, either publicly or privately owned and operated, within the City. e. The City of Temecula has previous acquired and now owns, free and clear, a 7,500 square foot building in the City's Old Town area that will be renovated to house the Children's Museum. f. The building for the proposed Children's Museum is within less than one mile from the Rancho California Road on and off ramps of Interstate 15, and as such, is readily served by a state highway. g. The City of Temecula has a current population of 57,000 persons. On July 1,2001, the City will complete the annexation of a populated area that will increase the City's population by an additional 5,000 persons. The City of Temecula is the fastest growing City in Riverside County, and at build out it is estimated that the City's population will be between 95,000 and 100,000 persons. R:/Resos2001/Resos 01-24 h. The City of Temecula has approved this project in its five year Capital Improvement Program and allocated $1,500,000 of City funds to the property acquisition, design, construction and exhibit fabrication and installation for this project. i. Kid's Voice, a volunteer organization within the City, is in the process of obtaining their non-profit status. Kid's Voice will play an instrumental role in the design and operations of the facility. j. Kid's Voice has committed to organize and lead a fund raising drive for the Children's Museum, which will include private donations and corporate sponsorships. The City of Temecula is in the 36th Senatorial District and in the 66th Assembly District. Section 2. That the City of Temecula authorizes staff to request a legislative nomination for grant funding for the Children's Museum under the Urban Recreational and Cultural grant program as part of the 2000 Park Bond Act. Section 3. Resolution. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of the PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Temecula this 24th day of April, 2001. ~',~'TT EST: ~..~Susan ~/V. Jones[, CMC I [SI~AL].. '-'-"" J~-~ Comerchero, Mayor R:/Resos2001/Resos 01-24 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF TEMECULA) I, Susan W. Jones, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 01-26 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 24th day of April, 2001 bythe following vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, Comerchero COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: Stone s, CM~C ~.~..J City Clerk R:/Resos2001/Resos 01-24 3