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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 21, 2014
TITLE:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 1
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 2; AND 5, 6)
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Adopt a formal position in support of California Proposition 1 to enact the Water Quality, Supply,
and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 on the November ballot.
DISCUSSION
California Proposition 1 (Proposition 1) will be on the November 4, 2014, ballot as a legislatively
referred bond act. Upon voter approval, this measure will enact the Water Quality, Supply, and
Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Act). This $7.5 billion general obligation bond measure is
supported by a broad coalition of water, business, conservation, labor, and agriculture
organizations. The Act would provide funding for new surface and groundwater storage projects;
regional water reliability; sustainable groundwater management and cleanup; water recycling;
water conservation; water infrastructure improvement projects; watershed protection; and, safe
drinking water, particularly for disadvantaged communities.
Proposition 1 is the product of more than five years of discussion and negotiations among state
lawmakers, stakeholders, and others. The measure was approved by the Legislature and signed
by Governor Jerry Brown on August 13, 2014. It is a fiscally responsible step toward meeting
overall water needs for the state. It secures California's water future by keeping family farms and
businesses productive; and stimulates the economy through the construction of new facilities
needed to store, deliver, and treat water.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 Community Health, Livability,
Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #2 (expand opportunities for conservation and
environmental sustainability); and Objective #6 (focus projects and programs on improving the
health and wellness of all residents).
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Resolution Supporting Proposition 1
October 21, 2014
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Freb Mous vipour
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
FM /NS
Exhibits: 1. Resolution
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XXX xXIXX/2014
RESOLUTION NO.2014 -XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1
THE WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2014
WHEREAS, California is in a severe, multi -year drought and faces a growing list
of challenges associated with aging infrastructure, climate changes, population growth
and other factors; and
WHEREAS, water managers and top leaders including Governor Jerry Brown
agree that we need a comprehensive, statewide water plan to create a more resilient
water system and meet the coequal goals of improved water supply reliability and
ecosystem health; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has approved and Governor Brown has signed the
Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014, which will appear as
Proposition 1 on the November 4 ballot and provide much - needed funding to advance a
statewide comprehensive water plan to secure our water future; and
WHEREAS, if approved by voters, the measure would provide $7.545 billion in
bond funding for new surface and groundwater storage, regional water reliability,
sustainable groundwater management and cleanup, water recycling, water
conservation, watershed protection and safe drinking water, particularly for
disadvantaged communities, and other programs the Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California, the Orange County Water District and the City of Santa Ana have
long advocated as part of a statewide comprehensive plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana formally supports
the Proposition 1, the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014
on the November Ballot.
ADOPTED this day of 2014.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
Resolution No. 2014 -xxx
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
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Kyle C. Nelleson,
Deputy City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the
attached Resolution No. 2014 -XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on
Date:
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Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
Resolution No. 2014 -xxx
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