City Council
MEETING DATE: 3/11/2015
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Wilderness, Wild and Scenic Rivers, National Monuments, National Park and Preserve Additions in the California Desert
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FROM:
Charlie McClendon, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
This item is presented for discussion and direction only.
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BACKGROUND:
Mayor Pro Tem Pettis asked for a study session discussion on a possible resolution in support of the California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015. The legislation was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein.
DISCUSSION:
The legislation would preserve areas that encompass steep mountains, winding canyons, free flowing rivers, and rugged desert landscapes, including the proposed Sand to Snow and Mojave Trails National Monument; the proposed Golden Valley, Kingston Range, Indian Pass, Palo Verde wilderness additions; the Great Falls Basin, Avawatz Mountains, Soda Mountains, Buzzards Peak, Milpitas Wash wilderness area; additions to Joshua Tree National Park; the Castle Mountains addition to the Mojave National Preserve; wilderness additions to Death Valley National Park; the Amargosa, Deep Creek, Whitewater, and Surprise Canyon wild and scenic rivers; the Flat Top Mesa and Black Buttes Area of Critical Environmental Concern; and the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area.
Based on Council direction staff will bring the resolution back for adoption on March 25, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
None