HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 039-2002RESOLUTION NO. 39-2002
SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2058
THE BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY
AND CONSERVATION AGENCY 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, there is no multi -county governmental agency authorized to assist in the
financing of such essential repairs and improvements to the regional water system (including seismic
strengthening) to encourage water conservation and the use of recycled water on a regional basis, or
to plan for and acquire supplemental water supplies; and
WHEREAS, AB 2058 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 thatthe City Council ofthe City ofBurlingame
supports AB 2058 and urges prompt and favorable action on it by the Legislature and Governor.
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ice 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 theme_
day of April , 2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
BAYLOCK. COFFEY, GALLIGAN, O'MAHONY
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