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Home My WebLink About1986-01-28; City Council; 8500; MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEEAB# Bra0 TITLE: MTG.1/28/86 DEPT. C Mqr- MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFOR- NIA WATER COMMITTEE. DEPl CITY CITY * \ El LL! =s e E fL 5- < .” z 6 F: 0 4 5 z 3 8 0 CImOF CARLSBAD - AGENa6lLL RECOMMENDED ACTION: If Council desires to join the Southern California Water Committee, your action is for adoption of Resolution No. 83 ITEM EXPLANATION: Mayor Casler asked that this item be placed on the agendz Supervisor Golding is urging the City to join the commiti and to report its public information efforts regarding South( California’s water supply. The attached letter from Supervi: for Council consideration. Golding outlines the objectives of the committee. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the water fund to cover this cost. The annual membership in the committee would cost $750. EXHIBITS: 1. Letter from Supervisor Golding dated Jan. 8, 1986. 2. Resolution No. r2Bq e 0 SUSAN GOLDING SUPERVISOR. THIRD DISTRICT SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS January 8, 1986 Honorable Mary Casler Mayor, City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Ave. Carlsbad, California 92008 Dear briayor Casler: I know that you are well-aware that one of the most important issues facing Californians in the next decade will be how to fulfill the regional water needs of our diverse State, especial San Diego. Southern California, an area of more than thirteen end of World War I1 and this is partly due to the uninterruptec flow of water from projects that import this resource into our region from distant parts of the State. Because these imports have existed, San Diego County has grown to expect relatively inexpensive, plentiful water supplies. This expectation could prove harmful to the future economic vitality of our County. Several weeks ago, after years of warning, Arizona began takin? what was "our" Colorado River water. For this reason and other my colleagues from eight counties -- Kern, Ventura, Los Angeles Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial and San Diego -- h; banded together to form a nonprofit, public benefit corporatior designed to educate the people of our region about our water problems. This is the first of a kind and our hope is to avoic the apathy of a poorly inforned public that was evident when tk Peripheral Canal was on the ballot. Unfortunately, the public-at-large is still unaware that a pro1 concerning our water supplies exists. The Southern California Water Committee was created to "get the word out" on this crit; issue by creating a public water awareness that can lead to a positive consensus of opinion. Over the past year, SCWC has solicited members from eight Soutl. California counties as well as from individual cities, water agencies, and the private sector to form a coalition working toward a common goal of public education. This is the first t: such a comprehensive organization has been formed to communicai this issue. Using this base, SCWC has begun to conduct extens. water forums in our eight-county membership area. We have developed tools such as a professionally-produced film highligl. million people, has experienced rapid urbanization since the COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER 1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY ROOM 336 SAN DIESO. CALIFORNIA 92101 (6191 296-2271 NOT PRINTED OR MAILED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE * e m January 8, 1986 Honorable Mary Casler Page two by Governor Deukmejian's appeal to come together to forge solu- tions to a problem that has eluded Californians over the past twenty years or so. Water issues are complex. The economic and public policy ramif cations of a diminishing water supply will touch all of us if b do not get involved with the activities of SCWC. I believe as public servants we have a responsibility to take a leadership role in educating our respective constituencies on the 2rospect water problems and solutions facing all of us. I hope, with pur leadership, your City will become a member of Scwc. AS I mentioned earlier, SCWC -is funded by memberships. As a nonprofit, public benefit corporation charged with a stric educational mission, its incorporation status allows for public sector membership participation. Cities all over Southern California are joining (Anaheim, Orang1 Riverside, Newport Beach, Hemet, Brea, Oxnard); major businesse, are joining (Atlantic Richfield Co., Fluor Corporation, Signal Landmark, Inc.). All southern counties are already members. I hope you will agree that a strong public/private sector alliar will facilitate a positive solution in this critical issue. Because I believe the City Council will recognize the need and see the merits of SCWC and wish to become involved, I am request ing your Council's consideration of the enclosed Resolution confirming your support of our mutually beneficial efforts. The suggested annual membership for cities is $750. Shortly, YOU will be contacted by the Committee so we may answer any questions that may arise. In the meantime, I thank you, in advance for yocr timely ccnsideration of this request. Sincerely, 4q!&j&%-/ g d'/ / SUSAN GOLDING Supervisor, District Enclosure - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 g 10 11 12 13 141 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 e 0 RESOLUTION NO. 8384 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA TO APPROVE MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOUTHERN CALIF. WATER COMMITTEE, INC. WHEREAS, the Supreme Court has ruled that the State of Arizona be awarded nearly 60% of the Metropolitan Water Dist Colorado River water entitlement, and WHEREAS, the amount lost is equivalent to the needs of some 34 million people per year and Southern California's population is projected to increase by 13% to over 15 millil people by the year 2000; and WHEREAS, future water demand in Southern California wi require a dependable and reliable water supply be establish and maintained; and WHEREAS, there exists a need for Southern California 1 governments, businesses, and water agencies to cooperative1 identify and assess the future water needs in Southern Cali 1 nia; and WHEREAS, the Southern California Water Committee, Inc. ! was formed to apprise the public by integrating cities, COL i i water agencies, and the private sector into a cohesive organization to address the future water needs of Southern California; and WHEREAS, the Southern California Water Committee's budget is funded by annual membership dues, and membership in the Southern California Water Committee will include either active participation and/or representation, if SO desired, in all planning and relevant activities. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 0 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council Carlsbad, supports the goals of the Southern California Wat Committee, inc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council approves membership of the City of Carlsbad at a cost of $750 for membership dues in the Southern California Water Committee, and that copies of this document and the annual membership will be transmitted to the Southern California Water Commit Inc., 17752 Skypark Circle, Suite 120, Irvine, CA 92714. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad held on the 28th Day of January 1986 by the following votes, to wit: AYES: Council Members Casler, Lewis, Kulchin, Chick and Pett NOES : ABSENT: None None I ‘1 IJ +L&, i SLt2?/ SLER, Mayor ’ /I 20 Ii 211 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 i&Z& d? ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City C I