Resolution No. 2944RESOLUTION NO. 2944
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
SUPPORTING PRADO RESERVOIR WATER CONSERVATION.
WHEREAS, in the semi -arid coastal plain of Southern California,
it is imperative that every reasonable measure betakento conserve precious
local water supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Water District is currently seeking to
develop a cooperative program with the U.S. 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 Reservoir 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 management
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 Cypress City Council 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop a water conservation
program, compatible with its flood control operations, at Prado Dam; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Cypress City Council fully supports
the comprehensive management of the Prado Reservoir to provide flood control,
water conservation and habitat enhancement as well as parks and recreational
uses in the Prado area.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at
a regular meeting held on the 24th day of June 1985.
ATTEST:
.LL K OF HE CI OF
CITY CLERK OF HE CI OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
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OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of
the said City Council held on the 24th day of June 1985; by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 2
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado Mullen, and Lacayo
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Partin and Kanel
C TY CLE OFT)}E CITY OF CYPRESS
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