HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-049 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 99-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE
CALIFORNIA WATER BOND INITIATIVE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, a safe, clean and reliable water supply is critical to Califomia's economic and
environmental future; and
WHEREAS, California's dependence on imported water supplies threatens both the
economy and the environment, especially during times of drought; California should pursue new
and innovative methods to become more water self sufficient by increasing water storage and
utilizing that water during times of drought; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority ("SAWPA") has developed
programs for underground water storage and environmental restoration in the Southem Califomia
region that is home to neady twenty-five (25%) percent of the State's population. These programs
will increase the water supply so the region will be completely self sufficient during droughts,
improve the quality and safety of the water supply, restore habitat for native spedes, provide flood
control, and create new wetlands and open space in the region.
WHEREAS, the Califomia Legislature and the Governor should assure safe, clean and
reliable water is a pdodty for California by plating a water bond measure on the March 2000 ballot
that provides significant funding for the SAWPA programs.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, by the City Coun ' the City of Temecula at a
regular meeting held on the 22nd day of June, 1999.
~tteven J. Ford, Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, California, do hereby certify that Resolution
No. 99-49 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Coundl of the City of Temecula at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of June, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Cornerchero, Lindemans, Roberrs, Stone, Ford
None
None
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