Resolution No. 1001RESOLUTION NO. 1001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WORK ON THE SANTA ANA RIVER, AND URGING EXPEDIENCY
THEREFOR.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the Corps of Engineers proposes to make certain works of improve-
ment upon the lower Santa Ana River, which improvement should include, but not
be limited to, concrete lining and increase of levee heighth; and
WHEREAS, the unseasonable and unusual rainfall of late 1968 and early 1969
pointed up the necessity for the herein described works of improvement: and
WHEREAS, it is vitally essential for the protection of life and property
adjacent to the lower Santa Ana River, in the event there should be a break or
deterioration of said levees which would result in unnecessary, costly and
tragic inundation.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of the City of Cypress.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Corps of Engineers be urged to
give high priority in planning, allocation of funds and letting of contracts
and commencement of the work of improvement on the lower Santa Ana River.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said work of improvement include, but not be
limited to, concrete lining of the channel and increased height of the levees.
.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such other works of improvement be undertaken
on the entire draining system under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers
from:Prado „Dam to the Pacific Ocean as are necessary for the protection of life
and property within the Santa Ana River Basin.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
appropriate offices of the Corps of Engineers with a transmittal letter urging
their immediate action.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress atan adjourned
regular meeting held on the 26th day of August, 1969.
MAYOR OF .THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY ith RffOF T [ Y
E C OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing resolution was adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the
City Council held on the 26th day of August , 1969, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, Noe and Kanode
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS