CC Resolution 2000-018 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING REAFFIRMATION OF APPROVAL OF
THE LA QUINTA BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 7TM
day of March ,2000, held a duly noticed Public Meeting to consider the reaffirmation
of the approval of Bicycle Transportation Plan for the City of La Quinta; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 18th
day of March, 1997, held a duly noticed Public Meeting to consider and adopt the
Bicycle Transportation Plan for the City of La Quinta; and,
WHEREAS, a Program EIR has been prepared for the 1992 La Quinta General
Plan, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, it has been
determined that no new effects occur and no new mitigation measures are required
as the Bicycle Transportation Plan is within the Scope of the General Plan Program EIR
and no new environmental document is required.
WHEREAS, at said Public Meeting, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council
did find the following facts, findings, and reasons to justify the recommendation for
reaffirming the approval of said Bicycle Transportation Plan.
1. The Proposed Plan will not adversely affect the planned development of the City
in that it will implement General Plan policy bV designating specific locations of
bike paths, lanes, and routes on select City streets and off-road areas. Objective
3-6.1 of the General Plan Circulation Element states that "The City shall
facilitate the use of alterative, non-vehicular modes of transportation through
the identification of conceptual bicycle corridors throughout the City."
2. The Proposed Plan would not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare
of the City because the Plan is designed to insure unsafe conditions do not
OCCUr.
3. There will be no significant adverse impacts resulting from the Plan because by
it's nature, creates conditions which enhance, control, and are compatible with
planned development.
4. The California Department of Transportation requires Bicycle Transportation
Plans to be current on an biennium basis for Bicycle Lane Grant Accounts
acceptance.
Resolution No. 2000-18
Bicycle Transportation Plan
Adopted: March 7, 2000
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Council in this case.
2. That it does hereby reaffirm the approval of the Bicycle Transportation Plan for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution and as noted in the attachments.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 7th day of March, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None ~
JOHN ,HVlayor
City of La Ouinta, California
ATTEST:
UN(~~.GRE ~ ~
J EK, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
Resolution No. 2000-18
Bicycle Transportation Plan
Adopted: March 7, 2000
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELl:, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California