HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6252RESOLUTION NO. 6252
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
OPPOSING THE PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 17 ON THE
NOVEMBER 5, 1974, BALLOT.
WHEREAS, Proposition 17 is designed to block State
and Federal plans to build New Melones Dam on the Stanislaus River,
one of the best multi-purpose water storage projects ever conceived
from an environmental standpoint. This project has been approved
by Congress, the Legislature, the Governor, and the United States
Supreme Court; and
WHEREAS, this Project would provide substantial benefits
in the areas of flood control, electric power generation, new
water supplies, and recreation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, as follows:
_ Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Azusa
strongly opposes the passage of Proposition 17 on the November 5,
1974 Ballot which is designed to block construction of the New
Melones Dam on the Stanislaus River.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Azusa, is
hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution
to the California Water Resources Association.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
Passed and approved this 23rd Day of September, 1974.
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Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS.
CITY OF AZUSA
I, ADOLPH A. SOLIS, City Clerk of the City of Azusa,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 6252 was adopted
at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day
of September, 1974.
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
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