SR 80
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2016-06-24
WHEREAS, On June 4, 2016, the Backbone Trail, a spectacular 67-mile route among the canyons and mountains of the Santa Monica Mountains, officially opened; and
WHEREAS, The Backbone Trail began as a dream in 1944 with the establishment of Will Rogers State Historic Park, which is now the eastern end of the Backbone Trail. Over the decades, the Department of Parks and Recreation established Topanga State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, and Point Mugu State Park; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, the United States Congress established the Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation Area to be managed by the National Park Service in partnership with state and local governments. Additionally, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority, and the National Park Service acquired numerous properties for the Backbone Trail; and
WHEREAS, An essential contribution to the trail came from volunteers whose work began long before the trail was pieced together by public agencies and whose volunteer contributions are an unsung success story that made it possible for the trail to open to the public this year; and
WHEREAS, Financial grants from local governments, such as the City of Los Angeles, and property grants from private donors, including a donation of one of the final parcels by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and fitness pioneer Betty Weider, completed the acquisitions necessary to complete the trail; and
WHEREAS, Trails and greenways have a beneficial impact on the quality of life in California, including the environment, economy, health, education, and community livability; and
WHEREAS, The recognition and completion of the Backbone Trail, which has been designated as an official California trail corridor in the California State Recreation Trails Plan, and which the National Park Service designated as a National Recreation Trail, is an integral part of governments responsibility to provide public access to parklands; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes the California Department of Parks and Recreation for its contribution of integral parts of the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, declares the Backbone Trail an official interagency and state trail, and urges all affected public agencies to work collaboratively on the successful management of the trail for the perpetual use and enjoyment of the public; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, On June 4, 2016, the Backbone Trail, a spectacular 67-mile route among the canyons and mountains of the Santa Monica Mountains Mountains, officially opened; and
WHEREAS, The Backbone Trail began as a dream in 1944 with the establishment of Will Rogers State Historic Park Park, which is now the eastern end of the Backbone Trail. Over the decades, the Department of Parks and Recreation established Topanga State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, and Point Mugu State Park; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, the United States Congress established the Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation Area to be managed by the National Park Service in partnership with state and local governments. Additionally, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority, and the National Park Service acquired numerous properties for the Backbone Trail; and
WHEREAS, An essential contribution to the trail came from volunteers whose work began long before the trail was pieced together by public agencies and whose volunteer contributions are an unsung success story that made it possible for the trail to open to the public this year; and
WHEREAS, Financial grants from local governments, such as the City of Los Angeles, and property grants from private donors, including a donation of one of the final parcels by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and fitness pioneer Betty Weider, completed the acquisitions necessary to complete the trail; and
WHEREAS, Trails and greenways have a beneficial impact on the quality of life in California, including the environment, economy, health, education, and community livability; and
WHEREAS, The recognition and completion of the Backbone Trail, which has been designated as an official California trail corridor in the California State Recreation Trails Plan, and which the National Park Service may designate designated as a National Recreation Trail, is an integral part of governments responsibility to provide public access to parklands; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes the California Department of Parks and Recreation for its contribution of integral parts of the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, declares the Backbone Trail an official interagency and state trail, and urges all affected public agencies to work collaboratively on the successful management of the trail for the perpetual use and enjoyment of the public; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, On June 4, 2016, the Backbone Trail, a spectacular 67-mile route among the canyons and mountains of the Santa Monica Mountains officially opened; and
WHEREAS, The Backbone Trail began as a dream in 1944 with the establishment of Will Rogers State Historic Park which is now the eastern end of the Backbone Trail. Over the decades, the Department of Parks and Recreation established Topanga State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, and Point Mugu State Park; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, the United States Congress established the Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation Area to be managed by the National Park Service in partnership with state and local governments. Additionally, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority, and the National Park Service acquired numerous properties for the Backbone Trail; and
WHEREAS, An essential contribution to the trail came from volunteers whose work began long before the trail was pieced together by public agencies and whose volunteer contributions are an unsung success story that made it possible for the trail to open to the public this year; and
WHEREAS, Financial grants from local governments, such as the City of Los Angeles, and property grants from private donors, including a donation of one of the final parcels by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and fitness pioneer Betty Weider, completed the acquisitions necessary to complete the trail; and
WHEREAS, Trails and greenways have a beneficial impact on the quality of life in California, including the environment, economy, health, education, and community livability; and
WHEREAS, The recognition and completion of the Backbone Trail, which has been designated as an official California trail corridor in the California State Recreation Trails Plan, and which the National Park Service may designate as a National Recreation Trail, is an integral part of governments responsibility to provide public access to parklands; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes the California Department of Parks and Recreation for its contribution of integral parts of the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, declares the Backbone Trail an official interagency and state trail, and urges all affected public agencies to work collaboratively on the successful management of the trail for the perpetual use and enjoyment of the public; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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| Jun 9, 2016 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 15, 2016 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Ordered to second reading. |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Read third time and amended. |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 4509.) |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) |
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| Jun 23, 2016 | Senate 3rd Reading SR80 Pavley | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SR 80 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 80
Introduced: 6/21/16
SUBJECT: Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes the California Department of Parks and Recreation for its contribution of integral parts of the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, declares the Backbone Trail an official interagency and state trail, and urges all affected public agencies to work collaboratively on the successful management of the trail for the perpetual use and enjoyment of the public.
Senate Floor Amendments of 6/21/16 make a technical change and add Senator Allen as a coauthor.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- On June 4, 2016, the Backbone Trail, a spectacular 67-mile route among the canyons and mountains of the Santa Monica Mountains officially opened.
- The Backbone Trail began as a dream in 1944 with the establishment of Will Rogers State Historic Park which is now the eastern end of the Backbone Trail. Over the decades, the Department of Parks and Recreation established Topanga State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, and Point Mugu State Park.
- An essential contribution to the trail came from volunteers whose work began long before the trail was pieced together by public agencies and whose volunteer contributions are an unsung success story that made it possible for the trail to open to the public this year.
- The recognition and completion of the Backbone Trail, which has been designated as an official California trail corridor in the California State Recreation Trails Plan, and which the National Park Service designated as a National Recreation Trail, is an integral part of government’s responsibility to provide public access to parklands.
This resolution recognizes the California Department of Parks and Recreation for its contribution of integral parts of the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, declares the Backbone Trail an official interagency and state trail, and urges all affected public agencies to work collaboratively on the successful management of the trail for the perpetual use and enjoyment of the public.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/15/16)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
6/22/16 15:15:30
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SR 80 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 80
Introduced: 6/9/16
SUBJECT: Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes the California Department of Parks and Recreation for its contribution of integral parts of the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, declares the Backbone Trail an official interagency and state trail, and urges all affected public agencies to work collaboratively on the successful management of the trail for the perpetual use and enjoyment of the public.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- On June 4, 2016, the Backbone Trail, a spectacular 67-mile route among the canyons and mountains of the Santa Monica Mountains officially opened.
- The Backbone Trail began as a dream in 1944 with the establishment of Will Rogers State Historic Park which is now the eastern end of the Backbone Trail. Over the decades, the Department of Parks and Recreation established Topanga State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, and Point Mugu State Park.
- An essential contribution to the trail came from volunteers whose work began long before the trail was pieced together by public agencies and whose volunteer contributions are an unsung success story that made it possible for the trail to open to the public this year.
- The recognition and completion of the Backbone Trail, which has been designated as an official California trail corridor in the California State Recreation Trails Plan, and which the National Park Service may designate as a National Recreation Trail, is an integral part of government’s responsibility to provide public access to parklands.
This resolution recognizes the California Department of Parks and Recreation for its contribution of integral parts of the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, declares the Backbone Trail an official interagency and state trail, and urges all affected public agencies to work collaboratively on the successful management of the trail for the perpetual use and enjoyment of the public.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/15/16)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
6/15/16 17:30:35
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