HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-079 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 97-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL'S
APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO
RESTRICT MEXICAN TRUCKS FROM ENTERING THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA.
WItEREAS, liffing the existing restrictions on Mexican tracks entering California would pose
an immediate threat to highway safety, drag smuggling, and economic security of California citizens;
and,
WHEREAS, recent federal studies report that tracks entering the United States from Mexico
are up to three times as old, up to twice as heavy, and frequently out of compliance with U.S. safety
and environmental standards; and,
WHEREAS, a recent study by U.S. General Accounting Office alleges that Mexico is the
primary transit country for cocaine, and a primary source of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine
entering the United States; and,
WHEREAS, California track drivers cannot fairly compete against companies that hire
Mexican drivers for as little as $8 per day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Temecula City Council hereby
expresses its opposition to liffing the existing restrictions on Mexican trucks and urges President
Clinton to maintain the current U.S. policy on trucking.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula this
8th day of July, 1997.
Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor
ATTEST:
(~e S. ~eek, C~'~ 9
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) SS
CITY OF TEMECULA)
I, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
Resolution No. 97-79 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th of July, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Ford, Lindemans, Robert, Birdsall
NOES:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Stone
Jun
City Clerk
CMC/AAE
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