HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 13,553RESOLUTION NO. 13,553
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING RATIFICATION OF THE
PERIPHERAL CANAL REFERENDUM
WHEREAS, the increasing possibility of serious
water shortages within the next decade is a source of con-
tinuing concern to all residents and businesses in the City
of National City and throughout Southern California; and,
WHEREAS, the peripheral Canal would assure a
stabilizied quality of water not now enjoyed by State Water
Project Contractors and permit 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 National City 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, th.e 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 National City and Southern California; and once
agreeme.ntis 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 National City 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 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 National City is directed to send a copy of
this Resolution to the Board of Supervisors of the counties
of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego,
and Ventura, all cities within San Diego County and our
representatives in the State Legislature.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 1981.
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