HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2534 RESOLUTION NO. 2534
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
COMMENDING THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE FOR INCLUDING
LOCAL REPRESENTATION ON WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARDS AND
URGING THAT THIS CONSTRUCTION ARRANGEMENT BE MAINTAINED
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has seen fit to establish
Regional Water Quality Control Boards for the conservation and distribu-
-- tion of pure water and for the recreational use of water; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has most wisely included representatives
of municipal governments on such boards; and
WHEREAS, this practice is in keeping with the foundations of
American Government and the California Constitution which provide for
local home rule and representation in matters affecting cities; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 11 has been introduced by Assemblyman
Roberti which would remove municipal representation from Water Quality
Control Boards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey feels strongly that
local representation is in the best interests of the State of California
as well as the municipalities and people thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That this City Council strongly urges that Assembly
Bill 11 not be passed.
SECTION II. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution and shall transmit certified copies thereof to Downey's
representatives in the State Assembly and the members of the Assembly
Committee on Governmental Organization.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 1971.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held
on the 10th day of May, 1971, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
City Clerk