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RESOLUTION NO. 85-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PRADO
RESERWIR WATER CONSERVATION.
WHEREAS, in the semi -arid coastal plain of Southern California, it is
imperative that every reasonable measure be taken to conserve precious
local water supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Water District is currently seeking to
develop a cooperative program with the United States Army Corps of
Engineers to optimize the utility of Prado Dam Reservoir on the Santa Ana
River in San Bernardino and Riverside counties to store flood and other
waters; and
WHEREAS, by legal stipulation, Orange County is entitled to conserve
water in the Prado Baservoir up to elevation 514 feet mean sea level; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Water District has agreed to work with
Riverside and San Bernardino counties and public and private agencies in
those counties to mitigate any adverse effects of storage of water for
conservation purposes behind Prado Dam; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to continue multiple use of public property
and to maintain a strong commitment to continued cooperation in the manage-
ment of the Santa Ana River flows for flood control, water conservation,
recreation and wildlife and natural habitat preservation, between all
agencies, public and private, that share the Prado Basin site;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa fully acknowledges the essential nature of water conservation
in the Santa Ana River watershed as described herein and urges the United
States Congress to authorize the United States Army Corps of Engineers to
develop a water conservation program compatible with its flood control
operations at Prado Dam.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa fully supports the comprehensive management of the Prado Feservoir to
provide flood control, water conservation, and habitat enhancement, as well
as parks and recreational uses in the Prado area.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 1985.
ATTEST:
Ci'Fy' Clerk of the City of Cosrsa --AAXor of the City oq)�Vh
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and fore-
going Resolution No. 85-67 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 15th day of
July, 1985.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal
of the City of Costa Mesa this 16th day of July, 1985.
City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk the
City Council of the City of Cos Mesa