CC Resolution 2010-015RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA Q.UINTA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
WILDERNESS AND SCENIC RIVERS, NATIONAL
MONUMENTS, AND NATIONAL PARK AND
PRESERVE ADDITIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA
DESERT
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that certain unique, undeveloped,
ecologically and geologically significant, culturally important, and scenic areas of
public land within the California Desert Conservation Area are preserved as
wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, national monuments and/or National Park and
Preserve additions; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of La Quinta to preserve nearby
open space and wild areas outside the boundaries of the City for the benefit and
enjoyment of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the proposed wilderness designation will contribute to our
region's superior desert and mountain vistas, air quality, water quality, peaceful
soundscapes, and dark skies; and
WHEREAS, desert wilderness and wild rivers are an important component of
our community's historic, cultural, economic, and social identity; and
WHEREAS, protected public lands will provide local residents and visitors
with the opportunities for many recreational activities including hiking, horseback
riding, rock climbing, photography, camping, orienteering, wildlife viewing scientific
research, and nature study; and
WHEREAS, protecting wild places would ensure that future generations can
enjoy them tomorrow as we do today; and
WHEREAS, preserving these areas would protect landscapes that encompass
steep mountains, winding canyons, free flowing rivers, and rugged desert
landscapes, including the proposed Golden Valley, Kingston Range, Indian Pass,
Palo Verde wilderness additions, and the Great Falls Basin, State Range, Awawatz
Mountains, Soda Mountains, Buzzards Peak, Milpitas Wash wilderness areas, the
Sand to Snow and Mojave Trails National Monuments and the Castle Mountains
addition to the Mojave National Preserve, wilderness additions to Death Valley
National Park, additions to the Joshua Tree National Park, and Deep Creek,
Holcomb Creek, Whitewater River and Surprise Canyon wild and scenic rivers.
Resolution No. 2010-015
California Desert Protection Act of 2010
Adopted: February 16, 2010
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, endorses and supports the designation of wilderness, wild and
scenic rivers, national monuments and National Park and Preserve wilderness
additions within the California Desert Conservation Area and the adoption of the
California Desert Protection Act of 2010 and authorizes the Mayor to sign the letter
of support.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 16`" day of February 2010, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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DON ADOLPH, Mayo
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
VERONICA J~ONT,ECINO, CMC, City Clerk
City of La O Inta, California
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M. KATHERI E JENSO ,City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California