CC - 1991-60 - Denied resolution[ A) I D
RESOLUTION NO. 91-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED
USE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES CONNECTED WITH THE BLUE LIN
WHEREAS, the people of the Los Angeles area 'el med the
inauguration of Blue Line service between Long Bea and downtown Los
Angeles on July 1, 1990, as an important new publ c transportation
service; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Line now carries an aver ge of 32,000 riders
daily after its first year of operation, more than double that
expected; and
WHEREAS, this ridership, and anticipa d increases in use,
significantly reduces traffic on area fr eways and streets, which
directly and positively affects air qua ity and quality-of-life for
area residents; and
WHEREAS, future mass transit of its will depend, in large part
on the success of the Blue Line; a
WHEREAS, surveys of Blue Lin riders and potential riders
indicate that public safety is key factor in whether or not people
use the Blue Line; and
WHEREAS, Blue Line rider and their property have thus far
remained free from crimina activity; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemea City Council can not conceive of any
rational or compelling eason to cancel the Blue Line public safety
contract of the Los An eles County Sheriff's Department, which has
been responsible for his enviable record.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of Rosemead
supports the cont• ued use of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department for p lic safety service on the Blue Line.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 22nd day of October, 1991.
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ATTEST:
MAYOR
CLERK