HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 4685 1999-02-08
RESOLUTIONNUMBER~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA. URGING THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATORS TO
PROHIBIT THE USE OF METHYL TERTIARY -BUTYL ETHER GASOLINE
WHEREAS, the West Orange County Water Board (''WOCWB'') is a joint powers agency which operates
various potable water systems in ordcr to serve the populace within portions of Orange
County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board") ofWOCWB is concerned with issues that may affect I
water quality and the water transported and delivered by WOCWB facilities; and
WHEREAS, Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether ("MTBE") is a known carcinogen, which IS included as a
gasoline additive, that does not biodegrade in the environment and is difficult and expensive
to remove once it is in the water supply; and
WHEREAS, WOCWB member agencies and customers should not bear the burden of expensive
treatment costs when the problem could be stopped at the source; and
WHEREAS, WOCWB believes that coordinated statewide as well as industry-wide efforts are essential to
protect CalIfornia's water resources and water quality and the agencies and customers who
rely on a safe and reliable drinking water source; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach hereby urges the
Govemor and the Califomia Legislature to lead a statewide effort to require that petroleum companies
remove MTBE from gasoline.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is authorized to proivde copies of this Resolution to the
Governor's Office and to such other offtces and agencies as will assist in carrying out the purpose of this
Resolution.
AYES:
2 f/;.t day
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NOES:
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ABSENT:
Councilmembers
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STATEOFCAUFORN~)
COUNTY OF ORANGE) SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of Sea mea , . fornia, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the I
original copy of Resolution Numb on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and
adopte~jJhe City Council the Ity of Seal Beach, at a regular meeting thereof held on the
t!L'- day of. 1999.