CC Resolution 2000-111_ RESOLUTION NO. 2000-111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA IN
SUPPORT OF AMTRAK INTERCITY RAIL SERVICE.
WHEREAS, the Riverside County Transportation Commission and the Coachella
Valley Association of Governments have long advocated the expansion of Intercity
Passenger Rail Service into Riverside County; and
WHEREAS, the 1.3 million residents of Riverside County have been without
daily Intercity passenger rail service for decades; and
WHEREAS, the Coachella Valley is one of California's premier vacation and
resort destinations, seasonally doubling local population; and
WHEREAS, the primary economic and social links of Coachella Valley businesses
and residents are with the cities and counties to the west, most notably, Riverside,
San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS. the major freeways linking Riverside County to the west are
frequently congested thus greatly increasing travel time; and
WHEREAS, substantial local and state funds have been usec~-~o Construct
passenger rail stations in the cities of Palm Springs, Riverside and Cd~ona within
Riverside County, and to upgrade railroad infrastructure into Orange and Los Angeles
counties; and
WHEREAS, AMTRAK, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, is
recommending rail service connecting Los Angeles and Fullerton with Riverside and the
Coachella Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of La Quinta wishes
to state its strong support of all State and Federal efforts to begin frequent daily
passenger rail service linking the Coachella Valley, Riverside, and Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council, held on this 19th day of September, 2000 by the following vote:
Resolution No. 2000-111
AMTRAK Rail Service
Adopted: September 19, 2000
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AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pefia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUN , CMC, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM: