2009-02 Resolution No. 2009-02
A RESOLUTION-OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING
THE GREEN VALLEY INITIATIVE AND ENDORSING
PARTICIPAITON AS A GREEN VALLEY JURISDICTION
WHEREAS,the San Bernardino County with Riverside County convened the initial
efforts on June, 2007 and over 400 parties have participated'in the development of the
recommendations of the Green Valley Initiative; and
WHEREAS,the Green Valley Initiative is a project of the Green Institute for Village
Empowerment(GIVE) which seeks to empower, encourage and promote principles of
sustainability through education, training, and leading by example; and
WHEREAS,the vision of the Green Valley Initiative is to see the Inland Empire Region
become a center of green technology with balanced economic and community development; and
WHEREAS,its mission is to transform Riverside and San Bernardino counties into a
region that integrates people and business with natural resources to create jobs, new ventures,
greater opportunities and a higher quality of life; and
WHEREAS,the Green Valley Initiative works with the County and all jurisdictions,
civic, business, economic development, educational and tribal groups, to develop model policy
and programs for sustainable economic development, education and growth; and
WHEREAS,Regional organizations, counties and cities and businesses will work
together through Green Valley Coordinators to accomplish the goal of creating a healthy
economic and environmental future; and
WHEREAS,the efforts of this initiative benefit all Green Valley participants and the
public;
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace, that the City of Grand Terrace hereby become a Green Valley Jurisdiction and will
provide a City coordinator and participate in the development and implementation of sustainable
model standards, policies, and programs to benefit the Inland Empire Region.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,California at a
regular meeting held on the 13th.day of January, 2009 by the following vote:
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace Mayor fe'City
he City of Grand Terrace
and of the City Council thereof and of Council thereof
Resolution No. 2009- 02
I, BRENDA MESA, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, 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 13"'day of January, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Cortes, Miller and Stanckiewitz; Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
and Mayor Ferre
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Brenda Mesa
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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