HomeMy WebLinkAbout2455_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO . 2455
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS , CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL NO . 2623
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS ,
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill No , 2623 would amend Sections
1240 and 1241 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which relate to
the right of eminent domain against properties owned by other
governmental entities ; and
WHEREAS, the amendments therein contained would deprive
California municipalities of certain rights which they now pos-
sess under existing law; and
WHEREAS, the proper and necessary growth and development
of municipalities may be adversely affected were their water
supplies to remain under the control of authority other than
those public officers guiding the progress and prosperity of
California cities ; and
WHEREAS, the right of cities to appropriate existing
water supply systems must be preserved so that it can be en-
forced when it can be shown that such appropriation would serve
a more necessary public service ;
IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED that the City of Redlands does
oppose passage of Assembly Bill No. 2623, and that the City of
Redlands does urge its legislative representatives, Senator
Nisbet and Assemblyman Hinckley, to take all action necessary
to accomplish the defeat of this proposed legislation.
Adopted, Signed and Approved this day of
1965.
ATTEST. ,� _
s Walder Fm Burrou h
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ity Clerk