HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 3757RESOLUTION NO. 3 7 7
RESOLUTION ENDORSING CALIFORNIA'S
NAVIGATIONAL NEEDS AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE MARINE AFFAIRS CONFERENCE
WHEREAS, California - not only a giant among the States in population,
growth rate and production, but even when measured against
nations - faces increasing inadequacy of its navigation system
and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Golden State's role - as the principal logistics base for
our nation's Pacific commitments, its growing contributions to
a favorable balance -of -payments and the sheer requirements of
its dynamic upsurge of people and needs - require consideration
in the light of such imperatives; and
WHEREAS, national priorities and historical patterns have in fact reduced
the proportionate amount of Federal support and participation in
such development. This downward trend couples with decreasing
civil works and navigational funding nationwide - to the detri-
ment of California's accelerating potentials; and
WHEREAS, for over a century, the Congress has directed the Corps of
Engineers in its constructive leadership in the study, construc-
tion and maintenance of shallow and deep draft channels and ports
here. Burgeoning boating population, an extensive coastline
uniquely lacking in natural harbors, and our growth of waterborne
commerce - all dictate such improvements must continue and increase.
Economic vitality is closely tied to improved navigational access,
as is job creation and hence social progress; and
WHEREAS, for eleven years, the Marine Affairs Conference has studied and
recommended such orderly investment of Federal funds. Testimony
will again be presented supporting its recommendations for Fiscal
Year 1970 appropriations, to maximize efficient realization of
Golden State development, contributions to the national economy
and fullest potentials.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
San Rafael that the Marine Affairs Conference's recom-
mendations for Federal funding of California navigational
needs for the coming fiscal year are hereby endorsed,
supported and urged approved by the Congress.
I, W. CLIFFORD CORNWELL, 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 held on Monday, the 7th day of April, 1969 by
the following vote, to -wit;
AYES; COUNCILMEN, Barbler, Jensen, Miskimen, Robbins, Jr. and
NOES; COUNCILMEN, None Mayor Bettini
ABSENT; COUNCILMEN, None
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