HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 3971 RESOLUTION NO. 3971
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTING RATIFICATION OF THE PERIPHERAL CANAL
REFERENDUM
WHEREAS, the increasing possibility of serious water shortages
within the next decade is a source of continuing concern to all resi-
dents and businesses in the City of Downey and Southern California;
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WHEREAS, the Peripheral Canal would assure a stabilized quality
of water not now enjoyed by State Water Project Contractors and per-
mit Southern California water utilities to commit funds to waste
water reclamation, thereby reducing both long term demands for water
and providing insurance against the effects of draught; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey and attendant municipal entities and
representatives are extremely concerned over the failure to start the
long- delayed project; and
WHEREAS, the Supreme Court has ruled that by 1985 Southern
California's supply of water from the Colorado River will be cut in
half; and
WHEREAS, the timely development of the Peripheral Canal Project
is necessary to ensure the future orderly growth and development of
the economic base of business and industry in the City of Downey and
Southern California, and once agreement is reached, it will take many
years to complete the work necessary to open such a canal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Downey does support the Peripheral Canal Project and does urge all
voters to also support this project by approving the Peripheral Canal
Referendum.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the
Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego,
and Ventura and all cities within these counties are hereby urged to
go on record in strong support of ratification of the Peripheral Canal
Referendum.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the City of Downey
be directed to send a copy of this Resolution to State Senator William
Campbell and State Assemblyman Bruce Young and to the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 1981.
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ATTEST: Milton R. Mackaig, ,,ayor��
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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 8th day of June, 1981, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Jackman,
Mackaig
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
City Clerk