HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 3664 RESOLUTION NO. 3664
A RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY URGING LEGISLATION TO EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PERIPHERAL CANAL FACILITIES FOR THE STATE
WATER PROJECT
WHEREAS, the complete development of the State Water Project
is of vital necessity for the future well -being of the entire State
of California; and,
WHEREAS, construction of the Peripheral Canal facilities has long
been an essential part of the said State Water Project, in order to
meet the water needs and water quality criteria of the State; and,
WHEREAS, construction of these facilities has been delayed many
times for many reasons, causing an increase in the final cost of the
project and great concern relative to the State's ability to supply
supplemental water to its project contractors unless the canal is
constructed immediately.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the California Legislature be urgently requested
to immediately enact legislation which will expedite construction
of this long delayed Peripheral Canal.
SECTION 2. That the Governor of the State of California, the
Secretary for Resources, and the Director of the Department of Water
Resources are urged to take all procedures necessary to exert their
influence to accomplish the earliest possible construction of the
Peripheral Canal facilities.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution and transmit certified copies to Senator William Campbell;
Assemblyman Bruce Young; Governor Brown; the Senate Agriculture and
Hater Resources Committee; the Senate Natural Resources and Wildlife
Committee; and the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24th day of April , 1979.
Kenneth J. M' ler, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Robert L. St -and, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted
at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey on the
24th day of April , 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen,
Greene, Miller
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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Robert L. Shand, City Clerk