HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-028 - Reliable Supply of Clean Safe DrinkingRESOLUTION NO. 2016 -028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF DESALINATION AS A
LOCAL, RELIABLE SUPPLY OF CLEAN SAFE DRINKING
WATER
Whereas, the citizens of the city of Santa Ana expect and deserve safe, clean
and reliable drinking water in order to protect their health and safety; and
Whereas, the city of Santa Ana is dedicated to providing clean safe and reliable
drinking water for its citizens; and
Whereas, the State of California is subject to periodic drought conditions and is
currently in the fifth year of the most recent drought; and
Whereas, the policy of the state of California is to reduce its dependence on the
Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta; and
Whereas, the competing demands for traditional water resources has
demonstrated that new drinking water supply options need to be added to support the
California economy and the public health and safety of all Californians; and
Whereas, it is becoming more clear that in order to provide clean safe reliable
drinking water a diversified water portfolio must be developed that includes water
conservation, recycled water, stormwater capture, brackish groundwater desalination
and ocean water desalination in addition to more traditional water supply options; and
Whereas, Governor Jerry Brown's California Water Action Plan calls for all local
communities to diversify their local water supply options to meet their specific needs
including using brackish groundwater desalination and ocean water desalination, if
appropriate; and
Therefore be it resolved, that the city of Santa Ana supports desalinated water as
an important and reliable source for meeting total water demand, but in particular for
drinking water demand. Furthermore the continued and expanded production and
distribution of desalinated water for beneficial and permitted uses can improve regional
self - reliance by meeting a portion of future increased total drinking water demands.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of May, 2016.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
is R. Carvalho,
ity Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers: Amezcua Benavides, Martinez Pulido, Revna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: Councilmembers: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: Tinaiero (1)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the
attached Resolution No. 2016 -028 to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on May 3, 2016.
Date: 5N 7 /A""I(4
Resolution No. 2016 -028
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Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council