CITY COUNCIL: Resolution in Support of the Water for Monterey County Project

Meeting Date: 3 February 2009
Prepared by: Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Svcs Manager

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution in support of the Water for Monterey County project.

Description: The Water for Monterey County Coalition, formerly the Regional Plenary Oversight Group (REPOG), is working in conjunction with the Division of Rate Payers Advocates (DRA) and the University of California, Santa Cruz Center for Integrated Water Research to develop a regional approach to meeting the County’s water needs. This Resolution is an expression of support for its efforts.

Overall Cost:
City Funds: N/A
Grant Funds: N/A

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

Important Considerations: Natural and governmental limitations have significantly limited the availability of water in Monterey County, particularly on the Monterey
Peninsula. The Water for Monterey County Coalition is working to develop a regional water project that would include a diverse portfolio of water sources.

Decision Record: N/A

Reviewed by:

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Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date


CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2009-
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE WATER FOR MONTEREY COUNTY PROJECT

WHEREAS, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea has been actively participating in the Water for Monterey County Coalition, sponsored by the Division of Ratepayers Advocates, California Public Utilities Commission (DRA).

WHEREAS, the Water for Monterey County Coalition is made of up citizens, NGOs, government agencies, consultants and academics and is organized to develop a regional water plan; and

WHEREAS, the regional projects and water management programs appear to be cost effective for ratepayers and have a significant regional benefit; and

WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the water supply issues on the Monterey Peninsula are significant and require a focused technical and political effort to be resolved; and

WHEREAS, a collaboration of political and quasi-political entities in Monterey County is beneficial and necessary to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve sustainable and cost effective water supply solutions.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea does hereby resolve to support the Water for Monterey County Coalition in its technical planning, implementation strategy, and public outreach with the ultimate goal of solving the County’s water supply problems.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 3rd day of February 2009 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED,

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Heidi Burch, City Clerk

ATTEST:

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SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR