HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 3139 1982-03-22
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RESOLUTION NO. ~J'~~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH URGING A YES VOTE ON THE REFERENDUM
ON THE 1980 STATE WATER ACT (SB 200) APPEARING
ON THE JUNE 8, 1982 BALLOT.
WHEREAS, California must n2intain a water policy consistent with the
high environmental standards needed for the protection of our
natural resources; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the State of California and all of its
residents to develop a conscientious program of water conservation;
and
WHEREAS, California agriculture faces a critical shortage of water which
could result in a loss of production; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water District, which supplies most of
Southern California, will lose over half of its Colorado River
wate~allotment in the mid-1980's due to a 1963 United States
Supreme Court Decision (Arizona vs. California); and
WHEREAS, The 1980 State Water Act is a comprehensive water development
and water conservation measure designed to meet the water needs
of every region of California while providing unprecedented
environmental protections; and
WHEREAS, The 1980 State Water Act will ensure against drought years by
conserving and storing thousands of acre-feet of surplus water
which is now being lost to the Pacific Ocean through the Delta;
and
WHEREAS, the Peripheral Canal, as authorized under The 1980 State Water
Act, will help replace the lost Colorado River water on which
Southern California now depends; and
WHEREAS, only those who benefit from the 1980 State Water Act will pay for
the project; and
WHEREAS, The State Water Act was approved by the legislature and signed
by the Governor in 1980 as SB 200 and must now gain voter
approval in the next statewide election; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities
did pass Resolution 82-1 on February 11, 1982 urging a yes vote
on the referendum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach endorses The 1980 State Water Act (SB 200) and urges a YES
vote by the California electorate on the referendum on this Act appearing
on the June 8, 1982 ballot.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Co ncil
California, at a meeting thereof on the '
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembe s
Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
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