CC Resolution 2006-092
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-092
A RESOLUTION OF-THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE SALTON SEA
AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Salton Sea is California's largest inland water body with
beneficial uses including fisheries and wildlife habitat, recreation, and preservation
of endangered species; and
WHEREAS, the Salton Sea ecosystem is a critical link on the international
Pacific flyway and has supported over 400 species of birds and a productive
fishery; and
WHEREAS, the Sea is threatened by increasing salinity and water loss; and
WHEREAS, the Salton Sea Authority is a joint powers agency formed under
the laws of the State of California by a Joint Powers Agreement dated 1993, is the
lead agency for identifying and implementing corrective measures to preserve the
beneficial uses of the Sea; and
WHEREAS, the Salton Sea Authority is taking concrete steps in finalizing a
conceptual design for the detailed planning of a remediation project that protects
air quality, water ql,.lality and wildlife habitat, creates economic development and
recreational opportunities on a regional basis and respects tribal culture and
heritage values; and
WHEREAS, the Salton Sea Authority Revitalization and Restoration
Conceptual Plan will restore the Sea's ecosystem in a manner that also fosters
regional economic development and recreational opportunities and minimize
environmental impacts by creating the second largest lake in the state; and
WHEREAS, La Quinta wishes to preserve and increase the environmental
quality of life that has made it a premier destination resort.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
Resolution No. 2006-092
Supporting the Salton Sea Authority Plan
For Multi-Purpose Project
Adopted: August 1. 2006
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SECTION 1: The City of La Quinta hereby requests that each Salton Sea
Authority member agency and other government entities and organizations within
the Coachella Valley and Imperial County, including sovereign Indian nations, adopt
a resolution of financial assistance and support for the Salton Sea Revitalization
and. Restoration Conceptual Plan.
SECTION 2: The City of La Quinta urges the State of California to select
the Salton Sea Authority's planas the preferred alternative for Salton Sea
restoration.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 1st day of August, 2006, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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DON ADO PH, . yor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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DEBORAH H. POWELL, Interim City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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