HomeMy WebLinkAbout4553_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 4553
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS SUPPORTING THE
CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT
WHEREAS, U.S. Senator Alan Cranston, Representative Mel Levine
and 23 co-sponsors from the California Congressional delegation have
introduced the California Desert Protection Act into the United States
Congress, as S. 11 and H.R. 780 ; and
WHEREAS, the passage of the California Desert Protection Act
would provide important protection for environmentally significant,
federally owned public lands, by including them within the National
Park System and National Wilderness Preservation System; and
WHEREAS, the purposes of 5. 11 and H.R. 780 are to preserve the
unrivaled scenic, geologic, and wildlife values associated with the
unique natural landscapes of the California desert; and to perpetuate
in their natural state the significant and diverse ecosystems of the
desert; and to preserve historical and cultural values of the desert
associated with ancient Indian cultures; and
WHEREAS, these bills, in addition, would provide ample
opportunity for compatible outdoor public recreation and would promote
understanding and appreciation of the California desert; and
WHEREAS, the current California Desert Protection Act has been
revised, in response to previous opposition, to maintain multiple uses
in certain areas for military, public utility, industrial, Native
American, and grazing needs; to phase out grazing activities as leases
expire; and to facilitate land exchanges outside of park and
wilderness areas to protect private land and mineral interests; and
WHEREAS, Senator Cranston stated to the Congress his intent,
during the legislative process, to review the need for additional
vehicular access to address the outstanding concerns of off road
vehicle and other recreational users; and
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Redlands, as citizens of
California and as visitors to the California desert, have a deep
interest in protecting the irreplaceable resources of our public
heritage lands.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Redlands endorses the passage of the California Desert
Protection Act and urges the California Congressional delegation to
support the Act.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 18th day of July 1989.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
City lerk