CC - Item 6C - Resolution of Support For Completion of 710 FreewayROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 23. 2012
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR COMPLETION OF 710 FREEWAY
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution of support for completion of the
Interstate 710 Freeway.
Recommendation: Direction is requested.
BACKGROUND
At its meeting of October 9, 2012, the City Council received a lengthy presentation from
Metro representatives relative to the environmental review process currently in process
for extension of the 710 Freeway. The City Council discussed the matter at some
length and directed the preparation of a Resolution in support of completion of the 710
Freeway for the October 23, 2012 meeting agenda.
Members of the City Council have cited unacceptable traffic congestion in Rosemead
and neighboring west San Gabriel Valley cities due a lack of adequate north -south
vehicular routes through the west San Gabriel Valley. This condition places an undue
burden of traffic congestion on Rosemead's north -south arterial streets particularly on
Rosemead Boulevard, Walnut Grove Avenue, San Gabriel Boulevard and Del Mar
Avenue.
To alleviate the unacceptable burden of traffic congestion in Rosemead and
surrounding communities, members of the Rosemead City Council have identified
completion of the Interstate 710 Freeway as a high priority. The attached Resolution
has been prepared in concert with neighboring cities who have taken similar actions,
including Alhambra and San Marino.
Attachment
ITEM NO. �®
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -69
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING
COMPLETION OF THE 710 FREEWAY
WHEREAS, the Interstate 710 Freeway serves as a major north -south link in the
San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County transportation network; and
WHEREAS, over the past forty -six (46) years, alternatives have been proposed
and evaluated to complete the 710 Freeway and close the 4.5 mile gap in the corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Rosemead, California as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council supports the completion of the Interstate 710
Freeway and will actively advocate and support efforts for extension of this vital
transportation corridor.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23 day of October, 2012.
Sandra Armenta, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachel Richman
City Attorney