HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 92-098RESOLUTION NO. 92-Q$
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTIl�TG TIiE LISTIl�TG OF THE PENINSULAR BIG HORN
SHEEP AS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
THE ENDANGERED SPECIFS ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, there are only 125 Peninsular Big Horn Sheep left in the Santa Rosa and
San Jacinto Mountains and approximately 380 in the entire United States; and
WHEREAS, listing the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep will result in recognition,
conservadon, and Federal protection of the species; and
WHEREAS, if the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep survives as a species, they will perform
aesthetic and educational functions; and
WHEREAS, as knowledge, studies, and technology improves, the possibility of
reestablishing the Big Hom population increases; and
WHEREAS,the protection of the Big Horn Sheep enjoys community support, and their
listing as an endangered species wi11 be little negative economic impact in Palm Desert; and
WHEREAS, declaring the Big Horn Sheep as endangered will provide future generations
the opportunity to enjoy these magnificient animals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, that it supports the efforts of the Friends of the Environment in its attempt
to have Federal legislation passed to list the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep as an endangered species
and encourages other cities in the Coachella Valley to do the same.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular me�ting held on the 24th day of t m r, 1992, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYFS: Benson, Crites, Snyder, Wilson & Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SHEILA R. GiLLIGAN, TY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA