1999-038-Endorsing Acquisition And Creation Of The Bear Creek Redwoods Regional PreserveRESOLUTION 1999 -38
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ENDORSING ACQUISITION AND CREATION OF THE
BEAR CREEK REDWOODS REGIONAL PRESERVE
WHEREAS, a community effort is underway to permanently preserve the 1,100 -acre former
Alma College property in its natural state for future generations to enjoy as Bear Creek Redwoods Regional
Preserve; and
WHEREAS, the property is stunningly beautiful and biologically diverse with oak- studded
meadows, hillsides of maple, madrone, and fir, and steep canyons thick with groves of 100 -year old redwoods
which harbor numerous species of mammals, birds, and reptiles; and
WHEREAS, this site is the largest privately -held wildland area in the Lexington Basin and its
protection would help to preserve a contiguous stretch of undeveloped land critical for watershed and wildlife
habitat protection; and
WHEREAS, acquisition and public ownership would provide opportunities for public recreation
and trails linking regional open space areas; and
WHEREAS, the site has long been identified by public agencies and private non- profit land
conservation organizations as a priority for acquisition and preservation; and
WHEREAS, if preserved as public open space, this area will provide tremendous benefit to
current and future residents of the entire region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
does hereby endorse acquisition from a willing seller by a public agency or private land trust of the 1,100 -acre
site formerly known as the Alma College property, and supports this land's permanent preservation as the Bear
Creek Redwoods Regional Preserve.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 5th day of April, 1999 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck, Joe Pirzynski,
Mayor Jan Hutchins
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA