CC Resolution 2002-121 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE PLANNING
AND CONSERVATION LEAGUE'S TRAFFIC CONGESTION
RELIEF AND SAFE SCHOOL BUS ACT PROPOSED AS A
STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE BALLOT
MEASURE
WHEREAS, traffic congestion threatens the well being, safety, and quality of life
of the residents of La Quinta; and
WHEREAS, air and water quality are degraded by the heavy use of vehicles in
La Quinta; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta would greatly benefit from state investment
in projects which reduce traffic congestion, provide additional public
transportation, improve water and air quality, and create better transportation
for senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, a ballot initiative has been proposed which includes funds to help
reduce traffic congestion and improve school bus safety; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this initiative would not otherwise reduce funds
which La Quinta can obtain from state sources; and
WHEREAS, this funding measure is designed not to raise taxes, but simply
reallocates a very small part of the state general fund to solving transportation
problems; and
WHEREAS, this measure will only operate during times of rapid growth in the
state general fund; and
WHEREAS, this measure is currently scheduled to appear on the November,
2002 statewide ballot;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
The City of La Quinta endorses the proposed statewide transportation initiative
ballot measure.
Resolution No. 2002-121
Traffic Congestion Relief & Safe School Bus Initiative
Adopted: August 6, 2002
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 6th day of August, 2002, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
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City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M.'KAq-HF_~RINE JENSON, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California