HomeMy WebLinkAbout20221 - RESOLUTIONS - 11/7/2001 RESOLUTION NO. 20221
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
,SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE
PLANNING AND CONSERVATION LEAGUE
TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF ACT INITIATIVE.
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WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs has a demonstrated interest in preserving Air Quality
through reduced vehicle emissions; and
WHEREAS, the provision of an alterative form of transportation that would lead to the
reduction of vehicle travel contributes to this objective; and
WHEREAS, as a member City of CVAG, the City of Palm Springs received the "Coachella
Valley Passenger Rail Feasibility Study' in February 1999, wherein it was determined that
rail transportation from Los Angeles to the Coachella Valley was feasible; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Conservation League is proposing a state-wide initiative that
contains a provision for funding intercity passenger rail service from Los Angeles to the
Coachella Valley to reduce traffic congestion on Interstate 10, if there is sufficient interest
and support for such a project in the Coachella Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Conservation League's Initiative proposes to accomplish
this objective without imposing any new taxes through an allocation of 10% of the state
' share of the sales tax on new or used cars and trucks.
NOW, THEREFORE, does the City of Palm Springs, through its Mayor and City Council
resolve to support the Planning and Conservation League's inclusion of a means to cause
intercity passenger rail service from Los Angeles to the Coachella Valley incorporated
within the Initiative for November 2002, and asks all citizens of this great City to join in
such support.
ADOPTED this 7th day of November 2001.
AYES: Members Hodges, Jones, Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor %leindienst
NOES: None
ABSENT:. None
ATTEST: None
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
BYE
City Clerk Manager
REVIEWED &APPROVED AS TO FORM �1\'/