CC Resolution 1996-028#J RESOLUTION 96-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF
CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATION OF LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUNDS TO THE BUREAU OF LAND
MANAGEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF LANDS IN THE
SANTA ROSA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL SCENIC AREA
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Interior established the Santa Rosa
Mountains National Scenic Area on May 5, 1 990, in recognition of its scenic, natural,
and cultural resources; and,
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta is a member agency of the Coachella
Valley Mountains Conservancy which was established by the State of California on
September 17, 1990, to acquire and hold in open space, mountainous lands
surrounding the Coachella Valley, and which is working to do so through a
public/private, local, State and federal government partnership; and
WHEREAS, the National Scenic Area is of great economic importance to
the citizens and communities of the Coachella Valley in providing the scenic backdrop
which is a vital component of the attraction of the Coachella Valley to visitors from
all over the world; and,
WHEREAS, the National Scenic Area provides critical habitat for diverse
wildlife species, including the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and numerous other sensitive,
rare, threatened and endangered species.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, that the City of La Quinta urges Congress to appropriate $2.0
million for Fiscal Year 1 997 to the Bureau of Land Management for acquisition of
lands from willing sellers within the Santa Rosa Mountains National Scenic Area.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta CiW Council, held on this 7th day of May, 1996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
AUNDRA L. J HOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN HONEYWELL,' City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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