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RESOLUTION NO. 92-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LISTING OF THE PENINSULAR BIG HORN
SHEEP AS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, there are only 125 Peninsular Big Horn Sheep left in
the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains and approximately 380 in
the entire United States; and
WHEREAS, listing the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep will result in
recognition, conservation, and Federal protection of the species;
and
WHEREAS, if the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep survives as a
species, they will perform aesthetic and educational functions; and
WHEREAS, as knowledge, studies, and technology improves, the
possibility of reestablishing the Peninsular Big Horn population
increases; and
WHEREAS, the protection of the peninsular Big Horn Sheep
enjoys community support, and their listing as an endangered
species will be little negative economic impact in La Quinta; and
WHEREAS, declaring the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep as endangered
will provide future generations the opportunity to enjoy these
magnificent animals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California, that it supports the efforts of the
Friends of the Environment in its attempt to have Federal
legislation passed to list the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep as an
endangered species and encourages other cities in the Coachella
Valley to do the same.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California at its regular meeting held on the 20th
day of October, 1992, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Bohnenberger, Franklin
ABSTAIN: None
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Resolution No. 92-82
City of La Qui ta, California
City of La Quinta, California
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