CC Resolution 2008-014
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA SURRENDERING THE PERMIT
FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY FRINGE-TOED LIZARD
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard, is a species listed
as "threatened' under the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard, is a species listed
as "endangered' under the California Endangered Species Act; and
WHEREAS, a Habitat Conservation Plan developed for the Coachella
Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard received a Federal permit (PRT-698685) in 1986 (Permit);
and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta was a signatory to the Implementing
Agreement for the Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Plan
and has faithfully executed all its obligations; and
WHEREAS, the Coach ell a Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard is covered under
the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan provides superior biological protection of the Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed
Lizard and its habitat; and
WHEREAS, the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan provides a permit under California law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA AS FOLLOWS:
1 . The City of La Quinta hereby surrenders the Permit for the Coachella Valley
Fringe-Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Plan. This surrender shall not
become effective until the Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat
Conservation Plan becomes effective.
Resolution No. 2008-014
FTLF Surrender
Adopted: March 18,2008
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2. The Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan provides
complete coverage for the Coach ell a Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard as well as
other endangered species, including coverage of areas that are not currently
covered under the Coach ell a Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation
Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 18th day of March, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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VERONICA J ONTECINO, CMC, City Clerk
City of La inta, California
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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