RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE DECLARING ITS INTENT TO FORM AND BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY

WHEREAS, the California Legislature in enacting AB 2058 (Statutes 2002, Chapter 844), declared its intent to enable local governments responsible for water distribution in Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties that rely on the regional water system operated by the City and County of San Francisco to establish a multi-county agency authorized to plan for and acquire supplemental water supplies, to encourage water conservation and use of recycled water on a regional basis, and to assist in the financing of essential repairs and improvements to the San Francisco regional water system, including seismic strengthening; and

WHEREAS, on February 11, 2003, the City Council of Sunnyvale resolved to hold a noticed public hearing on the question of whether to form, and become a member of, the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency ("BAWSCA"), authorized by AB 2058; and

WHEREAS, the public hearing to determine whether to form BAWSCA and whether to become a member of it was duly held on March 18, 2003, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the need for coordinated planning and implementation of strategies for water supply, water conservation, water recycling, and repair and improvement of the San Francisco regional water system warrants the formation of such an agency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE as follows:

  1. It is the intention of the City of Sunnyvale to form BAWSCA and to be a member once it has been formed.
  2. The City Clerk is directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County no later than 10 days after the date of this resolution.

Adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on March 18, 2003, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:

APPROVED:

City Clerk

Mayor

(SEAL)

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