HomeMy WebLinkAbout3666_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 3666
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS OPPOSING
PROPOSED ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2221 , WATER PRODUCTION ASSESSMENTS (PUMP
TAX LEGISLATION)
WHEREAS, there has been introduced in the Assembly of the State
of California, Assembly Bill No . 2221 , to authorize the San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water District to levy groundwater production assess-
ments for specified purposes ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands supports the general concept of A. B.
2221, but opposes the Bill as written; and
WHEREAS, the schedule has been such that affected agencies have
not had ample time for proper evaluation and input ; and
WHEREAS, certain sections of the Bill should be rewritten;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Redlands does hereby
oppose passage into law of the said Assembly Bill in its present amended
form for the following reasons :
1 . Section 72135 should be rewritten to incorporate the proper
use of the Advisory Committee described in Section 72136 . 9. The Bill
as written would not make proper use of this asset in its scheduling.
2 . The words "tunnels or excavations" in line 33 of Section
72135 . 3 should be removed as the Redlands Water Company and the City of
Redlands have existing tunnels that someday could be utilized by the
City when a second Treatment Plant is constructed.
3 . In Section 72135 . 3 (g) , the following should be added: "Water
from water-producing facilities within the confines of Mill Creek
Canyon," as the City of Redlands and Crafton Water Company have four
existing shallow wells within Mill Creek Canyon above the water spreading
basins .
4. Section 72136 (b) is very vague and it is difficult to determine
as to whether the water exporters will pay their proportionate share of
the cost for imported water that will benefit their facilities . This
entire section should be given additional study and rewritten to accom-
plish optimum equity. This section, as amended, excludes assessments
for water exporters for any costs incurred for purposes set forth in
Section 72135. 2 .
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6th ;-day of MkV1 8q.
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s/ Edward F. Taylor
City xk6A City Attorney