CC Resolution 2002-109 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF
MEASURE A ON THE NOVEMBER 2002 BALLOT
WHEREAS, since 1989, Measure A has supplied Riverside county with the
funding to provide its residents with safer roads, more reliable public transit and traffic
relief; and
WHEREAS, Riverside County is the fastest growing large county in California
and is anticipated to grow to a population of more than three million people by the year
2020; and
WHEREAS, over sixty percent of transportation funding throughout Riverside
County and its cities is provided by Measure A; and
WHEREAS, extending Measure A will raise over $4.6 billion for much needed
transportation projects, programs and improvements; and
WHEREAS, Measure A will provide major improvements to every interstate and
highway in the county; and
WHEREAS, Measure A will expand public transit programs and options for
commuters, seniors and disabled residents; and
WHEREAS, Measure A will provide the crucial funding needed for cities such as
La Quinta to maintain and improve local streets and roads; and
WHEREAS, if Measure A is not extended, the [ra,~sportation network within
Riverside County will be seriously crippled, adversely affecting commuters and
residents throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, by passing Measure A on the November 2002 ballot, Riverside
County will ensure a stable source of funding to relieve traffic congestion, increase
public transit programs, build new highways and improve local streets; and
WHEREAS, passing Measure A will ensure that the City of La Quinta is able to
provide a safer environment to its residents and maintain a high quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
Resolution No. 2002-109
Measure A / November Ballot
Adopted: July 16, 2002
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The City Council hereby supports the passage of Measure A on the November
2002 ballot.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 16th day of July, 2002, by the following vote to wit:
NOES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN pE~,~ M~ay~r
Cityl~~l Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUNE S. GREEK, CMC, Ci.:y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M y ttorney
City of La Quinta, California