HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6565 RESOLUTION NO. 6565
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2185 (CHAVEZ) WHICH WOULD
AMEND THE STATE WATER CODE TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR
TO APPOINT SIX PERSONS TO THE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
CONTROL BOARD, LOS ANGELES REGION, WHO MEET
PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS AND WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE
APPOINTMENT OF THREE LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO THE
BOARD
WHEREAS, the State Water Code provides for a regional water quality control board for
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each of the nine regions of the State; and
WHEREAS, each regional water quality control board consist of nine members each
appointed by the Governor; and
WHEREAS, the regional water quality control boards' responsibilities are broad with
implications affecting private enterprises and public agencies such as the City of Downey; and
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WHEREAS, regional issues can be better addressed by cities and counties ional the regional
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stakeholders) if they have greater representation on the regional water quality control boards and
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if they are provided the responsibility in selecting members to the regional boards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey believes that Assembly Bill 2185 would provide for the
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appropriate public agency representation and mechanism for appointing the representation on the
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles region.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. To fully support Assembly Bill 2185.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
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and adoption of this Resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force.
RESOLUTION NO. 6565
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of Apr i 1 , 2002.
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MEREDITH H. PERKINS, Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN L. M I DSTU KKE , City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was approved and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 23rd day of Apr i 1 ,
2002, by the following vote; to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Cartozi an , Tre jo , Winningham, McCarthy, Perkins
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: 0 Council Members: None
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE , City Clerk