HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6610 RESOLUTION NO. 6610
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OPPOSING THE WATER BOND INITIATIVE —THE WATER
SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH
PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 (PROPOSITION 50) PLACED ON THE
NOVEMBER, 2002 GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, the $3.44 billion ($5.7 billion with interest) "Water Security, Clean
Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002" ( "Water Bond ") has qualified for
the November, 2002 General Election, and was written without input from the greater California
Water Community; and
WHEREAS, special interest sponsors have attempted to disguise this initiative as an
important water measure; and
WHEREAS, $2.2 billion has been earmarked for CalFed- related activities; and
WHEREAS, the so- called "Water Bond" contains a specific prohibition against the
spending of bond funds for constructing new reservoirs (storage facilities) critical to California
being able to meet its long -term water supply needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Council of the City of Downey hereby oppose Proposition 50, the
Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 as it does not
adequately serve the water supply needs of California.
SECTION 2. That this initiative represents a gross misuse of $3.44 billion in public
funds.
SECTION 3. That the City of Downey urges the electorate to vote "NO" on this
measure at the upcoming November General Election.
RESOLUTION NO. 6 610
PROPOSITION 50
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SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of October, 2002.
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Mayor, MEREDITH H. PERKINS
ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN L. MIBSTOKKE, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFI' that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of
October, 2002, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: 4 Council Members: Trejo, Winningham, McCarthy, Perkins
NOES: 1 Council Members: Cartozian
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk