CC - 1999-20 - Supporting the San Gabriel Drinking Water InitiativeRESOLUTION NO. 99-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING
THE SAN GABRIEL DRINKING WATER INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the San Gabriel Goundwater Basin is the principle source of drinking water for
about 1.4 million people who live in Southern California; and
WHEREAS, the economy of the San Gabriel Valley is dependent upon the availability of a
safe, reliable source of water for the residents and businesses in the region; and
WHEREAS, the goundwater supply in the San Gabriel Basin is contaminated by both
volatile organic compounds and inorganic chemicals, including perchlorate, that are known to be
carcinogenic and otherwise dangerous to human health; and
WHEREAS, the presence of perchlorate contamination is directly associated with the
production of solid rocket fuels and explosives related to the defense and national security of the
United States of America; and
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WHEREAS, the contaminated groundwater in the San Gabriel Groundwater Basin is now
spreading toward Los Angeles County's Central groundwater basin; and
WHEREAS, the spreading of contaminated groundwater into the massive Central Basin will
adversely affect the drinking water of over half of Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, the health and economy of the entire Southern California region may be
devastated by the continuation and possible spreading of contaminated groundwater; and
WHEREAS, perchlorate contamination of drinking water is a serious health related problem
in other areas of the United States beyond Southern California; and
WHEREAS, the application of treatment technology in the San Gabriel basin may be used as
a model for areas in the United States with similar contamination problems; and
WHEREAS, all stakeholders affected by the contaminated groundwater have joined together
to support a comprehensive plan to treat the contaminated groundwater and reclaim the San Gabriel
Groundwater Basin for the storage of a safe, reliable drinking water source.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rosemead
that:
As an active stakeholder in the health and economy of the San Gabriel Valley, the City of
Rosemead recognized the government of the United States as a necessary participant in the clean-up
of the San Gabriel Basin Groundwater Basin.
As an active stakeholder in the City of Rosemead calls upon the Congress of the United
States to pass all necessary legislation to implement the San Gabriel Basin Drinking Water Initiative.
DONE THIS 11th DAY OF MAY, 1999.
ATTEST:
City C erk "
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
I, Nancy Valderrama, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 99-19 being:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE SAN GABRIEL DRINKING WATER INITIATIVE
was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council on the 1 Ith day of May,
1999, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: VASQUEZ, CLARK, IMPERIAL
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: BRUESCH,TAYLOR
NANCY V DERRAMA
AGENDA:CERTIFY
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