1985-260RESOLUTION NO. 85R-260
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM SUPPORTING PRADO RESERVOIR
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 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 City Council of
the City of Anaheim 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 City Council of the
City of Anaheim 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.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted
this 25th day of June 1985.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 85R-260 was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting provided by law, of the City Council of the City of Anaheim held on
the 25th day of June, 1985, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Bay, Pickler, Overholt and Roth
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
AND I FURTHER certify that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim signed said
Resolution No. 85R-260 on the 25th day of June, 1985.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Anaheim this 25th day of June, 1985.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 85R-260 duly passed and
adopted by the Anaheim City Council on June 25, 1985.
CITY CLERK