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RESOLUTION NUMBER J q 0 0
AGENDA ITEM IX A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH ENDORSING PROPOSITION NUMBER 1 QUALIFYING THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR INCREASED AMOUNTS OF FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, it is recognized that water pollution is one of the' gr.avest.~pr.ob,lems
facing the State of California and its many local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the Pacific Ocean, as well as the State's lakes, streams, and rivers
are being adversely affected by substandard sewage treatment facilities; and
WHEREAS, the resulting inadequately treated sewage is a prime contributor to
water pollution ultimately affecting this State's marine life and environment
and directly threatening the State's food supply;and
WHEREAS, more than 776 million gallons of untreated or inadequately treated
sewage is discharged daily into San Francisco Bay and about two billion gallons
of waste spewed into the ocean statewide each day; and
WHEREAS, Proposition I, a $250 million Clean Water bond issue on the November
3rd ballot, will provide for the construction of urgently-needed water treatment
facilities by municipalities and local communities throughout California; and
WHEREAS, approval of Proposition 1 will qualify our State for increases in
federal funds up to $550 million for the eradication of water pollution, plus
$200 million more to be contributed by local districts and cities where facilities
are to be built, and thus approval of the Clean Water bond measure is the vital
first step in creating a $1 billion fund to fight water pollution in California; and
WHEREAS, it appears the passage of Proposition Number 1 could have a significant
positive impact on sewage treatment prOblems presently confronting Seal Beach
Orange County Sanitation Districts Three and Four; and
WHEREAS, the ability of this State to combat water pollution would be greatly
reduced without the funds provided by passage of Proposition 1:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
does hereby endorse Proposition 1 and urges all citizens to vote YES on this
issue of vital importance to water quality in California.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City~ S~al Beach,
California, at a meeting thereof held on the /;; day of tfd!,/;;UL/ ,
1970, by the following vote~ r ~ , ~~
AYES: Councilmen--r0-h -, ~k-.. ~,..".__~, ~N~~' ~.A'",-"
NOES: Councilmen~~
ABSENT: Councilmen ~~
ATTEST:
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