2011-37 RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,ADOPTING A COUNTYWIDE VISION FOR OUR
FUTURE
WHEREAS, in Fall 2010, the County of San Bernardino and San Bernardino
Associated Governments initiated an effort to engage the county's residents, businesses,
non-profits and other governmental agencies in the creation of a Countywide Vision for the
future; and
WHEREAS, the County and San Bernardino Associated Governments facilitated
forums throughout the county and received feedback from the public to identify the vision
that community residents have for their future, and
WHEREAS, from October 2010 through May 2011, input was gathered from
thousands of residents, employers, educators, community and faith-based organizations,
and elected and appointed government leaders throughout the county, through an online
survey, 18 community meetings, two dozen roundtable discussions with topical experts,
and input from each of the county's 24 cities and towns, and
WHEREAS, the community participants eagerly and conscientiously shared their
thoughts about the county's successes, failures, opportunities and challenges; and
WHEREAS, the resulting data was summarized into a Countywide Vision Report,
which includes the Countywide Vision Statement, nine core vision elements, a set of
shared values and a collection of great examples that demonstrate innovative and
collaborative solutions to critical issues; and
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2011, the County Board of Supervisors and the San
Bernardino Associated Governments Board of Directors adopted the Countywide Vision
Statement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace approves and adopts the following Countywide Vision Statement:
"We envision a complete county that capitalizes on the diversity of its people, its
geography, and its economy to create a broad range of choices for its residents in how
they live, work, and play.
We envision a vibrant economy with a skilled workforce that attracts employers who
seize the opportunities presented by the county's unique advantages and provide the jobs
that create countywide prosperity.
4, We envision a sustainable system of high-quality education, community health,
public safety, housing, retail, recreation, arts and culture, and infrastructure, in which
development complements our natural resources and environment.
We envision a model community which is governed in an open and ethical manner,
where great ideas are replicated and brought to scale, and all sectors work collaboratively
to reach shared goals.
From our valleys, across our mountains, and into our deserts, we envision a county
that is a destination for visitors and a home for anyone seeking a sense of community and
the best life has to offer"
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1 e day of December, 2011.
ATTEST: \
City Clerk f the City of Gran errace Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace and
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and of the City Council thereo of the City Council thereof
4, 1 TRACEY R. MARTINEZ, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 13th day of December,
2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McNaboe, Sandoval and Hays; Mayor Pro Tom Garcia
and Mayor Stanckiewitz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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