HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2018-044 Move I-15 through the Temecula and Elsinore ValleysRESOLUTION NO. 2018-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, TO SUPPORT "MOVE 1-15 THROUGH THE TEMECULA AND
ELSINORE VALLEYS," A SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL
TASK FORCE CREATED TO ADDRESS THE DAILY INTERSTATE 15 TRAFFIC
CONGESTION FROM CAJALCO ROAD TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY LINE.
Whereas, on Thursday, November 30, 2017, the Cities of Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake
Elsinore, Menifee, Pala Band of Indians and the Pechanga Tribe, convened at Temecula City Hall
to discuss traffic on Interstate 15 as residents, visitors, businesses and commuters from all cities
in Southwest Riverside County that travel to, from, or through Southwest Riverside County are
significantly delayed on Interstate 15; and,
Whereas, Interstate 15 starting at Cajalco Road through the San Diego County line is ranked as
one of the worst freeway segments in the United States by INRIX Research, and other
publications, in terms of traffic and economic cost of congestion; and is a major economic and
quality of life concern to all cities of Southwest Riverside County, and beyond; and,
Whereas, Interstate 15 through Southwest Riverside County is an essential corridor for freight
and commerce throughout Western United States connecting Southern California to Canada
through the states of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, and Montana, and is in need of
regional, state and federal infrastructure funding; and,
Whereas, a Regional Task Force "Move 1-15 through the Temecula and Elsinore Valleys" will be
structured by the Cities of Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Canyon Lake,
Pala Band of Indians and the Pechanga Tribe to work as a collective voice and include Caltrans,
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG), Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG), and other partners, as well as federal, state and county
officials; and,
Whereas, "Move 1-15 through the Temecula and Elsinore Valleys" Task Force recognizes the
six -city regional need to improve Interstate 15 by constructing more lanes and improvements
along Interstate 15 from Cajalco Road to the San Diego County line; and that there is a direct
correlation to reducing commuter traffic by attracting higher paying jobs to the region, and
supporting high-quality, affordable housing for those working in the service job sector who sustain
the region's tourism and hospitality industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by
reference.
Section 2. Appoint the City Council's existing Riverside County Transportation Commission
(RCTC) Subcommittee, which includes Councilmember and RCTC Commissioner Robert Magee
as the appointed delegate and Mayor Natasha Johnson as the appointed alternate, to the regional
task force "Move 1-15 Through the Temecula and Elsinore Valleys" to serve as part of a unified
regional voice in Southwest Riverside County in support of expanding Interstate 15 from Cajalco
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Road to the San Diego County line to improve the health and safety, quality of life, and economic
needs of the citizenry of Lake Elsinore and the region as a whole.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the
book of original Resolutions.
Passed and Adopted on this 13th day of March, 2018.
N asha John n
Mayor
Attest:
rte,
Susan M. Domen, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Susan M. Domen, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify
that Resolution No. 2018-044 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of March 13, 2018, and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hickman, Magee and Tisdale; Mayor Pro -Tem Manos and Mayor Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
. Domen, MMC
City Clerk