HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 15,630RESOLUTION NO. 15,630
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY SUPPORTING, IN PRINCIPLE,
CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION TO
AMERICAN CANAL AND THE
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR
LINE PORTIONS OF THE ALL
COACHELLA BRANCH
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California has proposed that legislation be presented to the
United States Congress which would authorize the Secretary of
Interior to negotiate contracts with parties to the Seven Party
Agreement of August 18, 1931 for construction that would line the
present unlined portions of the All American Canal and the
Coachella Branch; and
WHEREAS, lining unlined portions of these canals would
yield additional water for Southern California; and
WHEREAS, there are other structual and non-structual
measures which could be undertaken in Imperial Valley which would
also make additional water available to Southern California which
would be significantly less costly; and
WHEREAS, such lining should occur when feasible and
after considering other more cost-effective water saving options
in the Imperial Valley; and
WHEREAS, prior to implementation, the potential
international impacts should be thoroughly understood and
adequately resolved; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation is permissive in
nature and could, therefore, be implemented when considered
appropriate by the Secretary and the affected parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of
National City hereby resolves to support, in principle,
legislation which permits the Secretary of Interior to negotiate
contracts with parties to the Seven Party Agreement of August 18,
1931 for construction that would line the present unlined
portions of the All American Canal and the Coachella Branch.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to implementation of
such legislative authority, the Secretary of Interior shall
consider other more cost effective water savings options in
Imperial Valley and also, the potential international impacts,
including existing beneficial uses in Mexico, before
implementation of any such contracts.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 1988.
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GEORGE H. WATERS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
IOE CAMPBELL, CCITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
FORM:
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GEORGE H. EISER, III -CITY ATTORNEY