HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11404 (Support MMWD)RESOLUTION NO 11404
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
SUPPORTING THE PROCESS PROPOSED BY THE MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT TO EXPLORE THE VIABILITY OF DESALINATION AS A PARTIAL
SOURCE OF MARIN COUNTY'S WATER
WHEREAS, the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) has been evaluating the best
water source for the needs of constituents, taking into consideration reliability,
environmental impacts and water quality, and
WHEREAS, Desalination may be the best regional solution, being the most reliable
supply source particularly in drought situations and providing the best ongoing
economic benefit to the county, and
WHEREAS, MMWD is pursuing an alternate to the Russian/Eel River source that has
been identified over the last decade to have endangered species present, water right
issues, and controversy of the River diversions, and
WHEREAS, MMWD is proceeding with the investigation of desalination as a supply
option with methodical attention to the tough issues such as brine discharge, power
consumption and marine impacts, and
WHEREAS, MMWD is pursuing desalination as an option as a regional solution to
many issues such as those mentioned above and with an eye to minimizing any
environmental footprint of a water supply option; and
WHEREAS, MMWD has demonstrated leadership over many years in cutting edge
conservation programs and innovative recycled water programs, often leading the way
on a state-wide band to expand uses of these alternative "water sources, " and
WHEREAS, MMWD has demonstrated stewardship over the Lagunitas Creek, one of
the most important streams for Coho Salmon in California, and
WHEREAS, MMWD has made a concerted effort to involve the community in the
process of evaluating the options, conducting numerous public workshops, a public
opinion survey, meeting with numerous groups and agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San
Rafael, California, supports a comprehensive and thoughtful public process in
evaluating the water source option of desalination considering the environmental
impacts, costs and reliability.
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Be It Further Resolved, that the City wishes to be involved early in the design and
evaluation of any desalination facilities planned within the City of San Rafael to fully
understand the visual, noise, odor and traffic impacts affecting the surrounding area,
including Shoreline Park and nearby wildlife habitat.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting
of the Council of said City on the 18th of August, 2003 , by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Phillips
JEMINE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk