HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-23 - RESOLUTIONS - WATER QUALITY BOARD APPT (2)RESOLUTION NO. 02-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF AB 2185 (CHAVEZ)
REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita supports the Federal Clean Water Act as a
means for protecting oceans, lakes, and streams from pollution; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita has supported efforts of the National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System permit program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita devotes significant resources annually to
eliminate litter and other pollutants from entering waterways and ultimately the ocean,
through its meticulous street sweeping program and active anti -litter campaign; and
WHEREAS, it has been projected by a 1998 Caltrans Environmental Program study
(conducted by Stanley R. Hoffman Associates), that the new storm water runoff regulations
imposed by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board would cost Los Angeles
County cities approximately $54 billion; and
WHEREAS, some of the goals of the new regulations are unattainable, may force
cities to reduce essential public services, and may require higher taxes for property owners;
and
WHEREAS, the new regulations would subject any Los Angeles County city to
exorbitant fines, and third -party lawsuits for even minor violations; and
WHEREAS, local communities throughout Los Angeles County will ultimately suffer
the consequences of the new regulations due to the enormous cost for new storm water
filtration infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, AB 2185 would allow for better representation on the Los Angeles
Regional Water Quality Control Board by allowing board appointments from cities, the
County of Los Angeles, and regional water agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Clarita supports the legislative
intent of AB 2185, and encourages members of the California State Legislature and the
Governor to approve this bill.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to transmit copies of
this Resolution to Governor Gray Davis, State Senator William J. °`Pete" Knight, State
Senator Tom McClintock, Assembly Member George Runner, Assembly Member Keith
Richman, and the League of California Cities.
SECTION 3. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his/her
signature to this. Resolution, signifying its adoption by. the --City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, and the City Clerk, or his/her duly appointed Deputy, is directed to attest hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of April, 2002.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 23'd day of April, 2002, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCH IVIEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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