HomeMy WebLinkAbout09_015 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 09-15
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA IN SUPPORT OF PLANS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RIVERSIDE COUNTY
REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the Riverside County Southwest Detention Facility is in the sphere
of influence of the City of Temecula within two miles of the City limits, and the City has
observed no negative impacts from the facility; and
WHEREAS, the primary role of local elected officials is to protect the health,
safety and welfare of their residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Temecula continues to work with local law enforcement
agencies to keep our streets safe and keep criminals behind bars; and
WHEREAS, a federal injunction requires Riverside County to release inmates
when the county's jails are at capacity; and
WHEREAS, in 2007 Riverside County released more than 6,000 criminals before
they had completed their sentences because jails were at capacity; and
WHEREAS, without adequate inmate housing Riverside County will be forced to
continue the early release of criminals who often return to the streets and commit new
crimes against our residents, visitors, and property; and
WHEREAS, Riverside County is conducting the environmental review of a site
for a detention center along Interstate 10 near the community of Whitewater; and
WHEREAS, the detention center will resemble a manufacturing or distribution
center similar to other facilities on that segment of Interstate 10; and
WHEREAS, the County has determined that the Interstate 10 location is best
suited for a detention center because of its close proximity to a transportation corridor
and ease of access to county courts; and
WHEREAS, the County has determined that there appear to be few negative
environmental impacts associated with the proposed Interstate 10 site for a detention
center; and
' WHEREAS, the detention center will house 2,000 inmates in its first phase and
the site has potential to expand to 7,200 inmate beds; and
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' WHEREAS, the detention center will add amenities and infrastructure to the
surrounding neighborhoods; and
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WHEREAS, the detention center will generate about 1,500 public safety jobs at
build out; and
WHEREAS, the detention center will allow the county to dramatically curtail the
number of inmate early releases and better ensure criminals stay off the streets and
therefore enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED by the City
Council of the City of Temecula, in regular session assembled on February 10, 2009,
that the City Council has determined construction of a new detention facility is a regional
public safety priority and that the City Council endorses the project and recommends
that Riverside County move forward with construction of the regional detention center
near the Interstate 10 location.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this 10th day of February, 2009.
' aryann Edwards, Mayor
ATTEST:
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' STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 09-15 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 10th day of February, 2009, by the
following vote:
AYES:
5
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Comerchero, Naggar, Roberts,
Washington, Edwards
NOES:
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSTAIN:
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
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Susan . Jones, MMC
City Clerk
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