HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-24 - RESOLUTIONS - CLWA REPRESENTATION REQUEST (2)RESOLUTION NO. 91-150
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SEEK STATE LEGISLATION
REQUESTING REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY
WHEREAS, the State of California is experiencing the fifth consecutive
year of statewide drought; and
WHEREAS, the State Water Project remains incomplete and is not
anticipated to provide additional state water in the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, local jurisdictions have been encouraged by the state to work
cooperatively in addressing water management issues; and
WHEREAS, the Castaic Lake Water Agency is the State Water Project
contractor encompassing the City of Santa Clarita and the entire Santa Clarita
Valley; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 4175, Chapter 832, Statutes of 1986 was enacted
into law with the purpose of coordinating water management throughout the
v-. Santa Clarita Valley by increasing the scope of the Castaic Lake Water
Agency's authority and by adding appointed representatives of the four retail
water purveyors to the Agency's Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita was incorporated on December 15, 1987,
after enactment of this landmark legislation; and
WHEREAS, the drought has highlighted the need for increased communication
between local water interests and the City of Santa Clarita, particularly with
emphasis on usage regulation through ordinance; and
WHEREAS, to ensure maximum communication and coordination between those
jurisdictions having a legitimate interest in water supply and resource
management in the Santa Clarita Valley:
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, California, that a member of the City Council Legislative Committee,
a member of the City Council Santa Clarita/Castaic Lake Water Agency Liaison
Committee and the City Manager be directed to discuss the issue of state
legislation and other options to improve communications with the Castaic Lake
Water Agency.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24th day of September
1991 .
MAYOR
OITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) as.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, at a regular meeting thereof, held
.— on the 24th day of September 1991 by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS Bo r
CITY CLERK
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