CC Resolution 1998-024^"R RESOLUTION NO.98-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING LEGISLATION FOR RESTORATION OF THE
SALTON SEA.
WHEREAS, both the Senate and House of Representatives will consider
legislation designed to implement programs for restoration of the Salton Sea; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta supports restoration of the Salton Sea; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta acknowledges the efforts of the late
Congressman Sonny Bono and his five member Salton Sea Congressional Task Force
in bringing the tragic condition of the Salton Sea to national attention; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta appreciates and recognizes the Torres-Martinez
Band of Desert Cahuilla Indian's permission to allow the extension of Highway 86
through their sovereign land; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta has authorized and endorsed establishment of
the Salton Sea Authority's Offices in La Quinta in support of the Authority's efforts
towards the Sea's revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the restoration of the Salton Sea is an investment in regional
economic development benefitting the entire Coachella Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does hereby
RESOLVE to endorse legislation for restoration of the Salton Sea.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California this 1 7th day of March, 1 998 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Perkins
ABSTAIN: None
JOH J. ENA Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
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ATTEST:
A L JUH
City of La Q uinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWEILL, CIW Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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