HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 038-2002RESOLUTION NO. 38-2002
SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 1870
THE BAY AREA WATER RELIABILITY
FINANCING AUTHORITY ACT
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame and its residents and businesses depend on the regional
water system operated by the City and County of San Francisco for all of its water supply; and
WHEREAS, the San Francisco regional water system is subject to catastrophic damage in
the event of an earthquake on the San Andreas, Calaveras or Hayward faults, exposing Bay Area
communities, including San Francisco, to extended interruptions in water service; and
WHEREAS, residents of the 29 cities, districts, and public utilities in the counties of San
Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda that depend on the water made available by the regional system
have no right to vote in elections in San Francisco and are not represented on the commission that
oversees operation of the regional system; and
WHEREAS, it is not certain that San Francisco is ready, willing and able to secure the
financing necessary to carry out essential repairs and improvement to the regional water system,
including critical seismic strengthening projects; and
WHEREAS, there is no multi -county governmental agency authorized to assist in the
financing of such essential repairs and improvements to the regional water system; and
WHEREAS, SB 1870 would enable the local governments that are dependent on the SF
regional water system and are responsible for water distribution in the three counties to voluntarily
form such an agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council ofthe City ofBurlingame
supports SB 1870 and urges prompt and favorable action on it by the Legislature and Governor.
vice Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 1st
day of April , 2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BAYLOCB, COFFEY, GALLIGAN, O,MARONY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: JANNEY
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