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Home My WebLink AboutCC Res 4724 Not Adopted / ~~o~q l. \t.~'II tv./ \q ~I.r (A, ~' ~ RESOLUTION NUMBE41-t1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH SUPPORTING SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORlTY PROGRAM FOR UNDERGROUND WATER STORAGE WHEREAS, California has, at times, experienced severe droughts that impact the financial and environmentat character ofuman and rural communities alike; and I WHEREAS, recycled water is water which is a result of treatment of wastewater, and which is suitable for an indirect beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur; and WHEREAS, the future need for adequate, reliable and high quality water supplies for Southern California can only be met using every available source of water, including recycled water and flood and stonn waters, and WHEREAS, a safe, clean and reliable water supply is critical to California's and Orange County's economic and environmental prospects as California's dependence on imported water supplies threatens both the economy and the environment, especially during times of drought and California should pursue new and innovative methods to become more water self-sufficient by increasing water storage and using that water during times of drought; and WHEREAS, the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) has proposed a program (the SAWPA Program) for underground water storage and environmental restoration in southern California (home to nearly 25% of the state's population), which will do the following: increase the water supply so the region will be more self-sufficient during droughts, improve the quality and safety of the water supply, restore habitat for native species, provide for flood control and create new I wetlands and open space in the region; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Sanitation District and Orange County Water District are planning a major water recycling project to percolate highly purified, recycled water into the groundwater basin along the Santa Ana River as a supptementat source of water to reduce demands on imported water suppties; and WHREAS, the Groundwater Replenishment System project and other groundwater projects will benefit from the SAWPA Program as a result of the improved water quality in the Santa Ana River; and WHEREAS, recycled water is of regional benefit in that it is a dependabte supply, not significantly subject to drought or seasonal variations; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach hereby supports the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Program and in the event the State Legistature and Governor place a water bond on the March, 2000 ballot, the City of Seat Beach pledges support for that effort. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach on day of , 1999 by the following vote: I AYES. Councilmembers NOES: Councitmembers ABSENT' Council members ~ Mayor I I I Resolution Number~j1~~ ATTEST: /'" Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH ) I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach, at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 1999. /' City Clerk , . l\esolution Number J/1~ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IO II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 RESOLUTION .OF TIiE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA May 18,1999 On motion of Supervisor Wilson, duly seconded and carried, the following Resolution was adOPtl WHEREAS, the County of Orange has an adopted General Plan which includes a Resources-Element Water Component identifying waler sources and use~ in the County; and WHEREAS. this Board of Supervisors has formed the Orange County Water Task Force 10 advise the Board on water matters affecting the County; and WHEREAS, California has, at times, experienced severe droughts that impact the financial and environmental character of urban and rural communities alike; and WHEREAS, recycled water is water which is a result of treatment of wastewater, and which is suitable for an Indirect beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur; and WHEREAS, the future need for adequate, reliable and high quality water supplies for Southern California can only be met by using every available source of water, including recycled water and flood and storm waters; and WHEREAS, a safe, clean and reliable water supply is critical to California's and Orange County's economic and environmental prospects; and , WHEREAS, California's dependence on imported water supplies threatens both the economy and the environment. especially during times of drought; California should pursue new and innovative methods to become more water self-sufficient by increasing water storage and using that water during times of drought; and WHEREAS, the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) has proposed a program (the "SAWPA Program") for underground water storage and environmental restoration in southern California (home to nearty 25% of the state's population); the program will increase the water supply so the region will be more self-sufficient during droughls, improve the quality and safety of the water supply, restore habitat for native species, provide for flood control, and creale new wetlands and open space in the region; and / / 28 Resolution No. 99-196 ks Support SAWPA Program & If Wate~ Bond on 3-2000 ~llot Prov~de Support & Fund~ng I. 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Resolution Number t/1~+'- WHEREAS, the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) and Orange County Water District (OCWO) are_planning a major water recycling project (the Groundwater Replentshment System) to percolate highly purified, recycled water into the groundwater basin along the Santa Ana River as a supplemental source of water to reduce demands on imported water supplies; and WHEREAS, the Groundwater Replenishment System project and other groundwater projects will benefit from the SAWPA Program as a result of the improved water quality in the Santa Ana River; and WHEREAS, recycled water is of regional benefit in that it is a dependable supply, not significantly subject to drought or seasonal variations; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Water Task Force resolved at its meeting of June 1 B, 1998 to suppon coordination and cooperation In joint efforts to implement the Groundwater Replenishment System project by the County of Orange, the Orange County Flood Control District. Orange County Sanitation District and the Orange County Water District. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Supervisors supports the SAWPA program and in the event that the Legislature and the Governor place a water bond on the March, 2000 ballot, it should provide support and funding for the SAWPA plan. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 2. Resolution Number 'I1~t/ The foregoing was ~ sed and adopted by the foll. .ng vote of the Orange County Board of Supervisors on May 18, 1999, to wit: AYES: Supervisors: THOMAS W. WILSON, CYNTHIA P. COAD, ~AMES W. SILVA TODD SPITZER, CHARLES V. SMITH NOES: EXCUSED: ABSTAINED: ~lt:~ CHAIRMAN, Oranqe County Board of Supervisors STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss: COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I, DARLENE J. BLOOM, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, California, hereby certify that a copy of this document has been delivered to the Chairman of the Board and that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and seal. .1)- /8- 9'9 Date J .. -'7) ~ DARlENE1ffiOO~ ~ ' Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Orange, State of Califomia Resolution No:99-196 Agenda Date: 0511811999 Item No. 27 . I certify that Iha foregoing Is a tnI8 and correct copy 0I1ha ReoDllllion adopted by Iha Board 01 SuperviSors. Orange County, Slale 01 California. DARLENE J. BLOOM, CIalk 0I1ha Board 01 Supervisors By: Deputy I I .