CC Resolution 2000-003 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 12, THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS,
CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COSTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2000 AND
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 13, THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, CLEAN WATER,
WATERSHED PROTECTION, AND FLOOD PROTECTION ACT
WHEREAS, California's population is expected to increase by more than 18
million in the next 30 years; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta is committed to meeting the parks, recreation,
and wildlife conservation needs of this growing population and its economy; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta recognizes that water supply and delivery,
water quality, flood control, urban and regional parks, open space, wildlife habitat and
watershed protection are an essential component of a sustainable economy and
healthy environment and these are benefits that can be enjoyed by all Californians; and
WHEREAS, public funding for these benefits is essential and has not been
available in any substantial amount since 1988; and
WHEREAS, Governor Davis and over two-thirds of the California Legislature
have placed Proposition 12 (The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and
Coastal Protection Act of 2000) and Proposition 13 (The Safe Drinking Water, Clean
Water, Watershed Protection, and Flood Protection Act) on the ballot for March 7,
2000, providing more than ~4 billion in much needed voter-approved bond funding for
these purposes; and
WHEREAS, these measures will also provide a critical source of funds to match
local and private contributions for regional multiple species conservation planning
programs supported by the land jurisdictions of the Coachella Valley; and
WHEREAS, these measures will also provide a critical source of funds for
projects that will actually increase California's water supply and add greater flexibility
and reliability to the State's existing water infrastructure system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF LA QUINTA supports
the passage of Propositions 12 and 13 on March 7, 2000, and considers the public
education and ballot campaign for these measures to be a high prioritV.
Resolution No. 2000-03
Proposition 12 & 13
Adopted: January 18, 2000
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, this 18th day of January, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN '1~1 y~r
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYV%E~I;, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California