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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMetropolitan Water District 1957-1988 - Historical l ' City of Hun in n Beach ``4 �p .,�` y t gto d� '' a H'F t 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA92648 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Telephone(714)536-5553 December 19, 1988 °�`���� Honorable George Deukmejian State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Governor Deukmejian: On behalf of the City of Huntington Beach, we are joining the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) in voicing our grave concern over a report that was recently issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. The recommendations contained within the report, if implemented, would have a detrimental effect on the MWD's ability to provide an adequate water supply to the Southern California region. Specifically, we oppose the recommendations for the following reasons: 1. MWD would be limited to the 198S allocation despite the fact that the availability of Colorado River water has been severely reduced and the Southern California region is growing at a rate of 400,000 people per year. 2. Southern California would be assigned a water reduction requirement which is equivalent to 92% (or 1.1 million acre-feet) of a statewide conservation. reduction of 1.2 million. 3. Existing water agreements negotiated between industry, consumers, and government agencies would be negated. These agreements were reached in an attempt to better distribute the state's water supplies. 'What makes these and other recommendations so difficult to comprehend is that they ignore the conservation efforts which have been ongoing in Southern California for many years. For example, Southern California leads the nation in the use of reclaimed water. Southern California also spends more per person promoting conservation than any other region in the state. Further, Southern California has shown more innovation in developing water transfer projects without building large transfer systems. Anjo,Japan SISTER CITIES waitemata,New Zealand Governor George Deukmejian Page Two December 19, 1988 We respectfully ask you to closely examine the record and recall the SWRCB report in favor of a more equitable, workable plan. The Southern California region has demonstrated a willingness to agressively promote water conservation. With the likelihood of tremendous population increases continuing for years to come, the region will continue to take the lead in this area. Sincerely, 7 Wes Bannister Tom Mays Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Co cil an Don MacAllister Councilwoman Grace H. ?P?inchel_ Co cil an John Erskine Councilman Peter Green cilman Jim Silva WB:GB:bb 0130C-3 J qq City of Huntington Beach P.O. BOX 190 CALIFORNIA 92648 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT March 11, 1976 Honorable Mayor Ik 7 and City Council City of Huntington Beach Attention: Mr. David D. Rowlands City Administrator Subject: Colorado River Board Dear Council Members: Governor Brown' s announced 1976-77 budget would eliminate the State' s one-third funding for the Colorado River Board. The State Department of Water Resources would take over the functions of the River Board, but is not staffed to handle the river problems in an adequate manner. The above paragraph are excerpts from a resolution passed by .Metropolitan Water District of Orange County, a copy of which is enclosed. I am in agreement with the stand taken by Metropolitan Water District of Orange County and recommend the City Council Fa so adopt a resolution which is transmitted herewith. proved the City Clerk should send copies to the Governor and all the State legislators representing Orange County. Very truly yours, Director of Public Works HEH:ae Trans. STATE OF CALIFORNIA—RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES P.O. BOX 388 SACRAMENTO 95802 (916) 445-9248 APR 5 1976 Ms . Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk City of Huntington Beach P. 0. Box 190 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Ms . Wentworth: Thank you for your views to Governor Brown regarding the Colorado River Board. As you may know, a compromise has been agreed upon between the Board and the Governor's Office whereby state funding will be restored to continue operation of the Board as a state agency. The compromise is contained in AB 3227, introduced by Assemblyman Tom Suitt and funding is contingent upon its passage. Membership of the Board is to be increased from six to eleven by the addition of three public members appointed by the Governor, the Director of the Department of Water Resources, and the Director of the Depart- ment of Fish and Game. The Governor is authorized to designate the Chairman of the Board; however, the State Department Directors may not be the Chairman. These legislative changes, when enacted, will meet the administration' s main concern that the Board repre- sent statewide concerns , Sincerely, Ronald B. Robie Director i e CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COUNCIL - ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNICATION CA 73-109 HUNTINGTON BEACH To Honorable Mayor and From City Administrator City Council Members Subject RESOLUTION 3771 (Council Agenda Date September 26, 1973 Item H-2) - SPECIAL METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT RATES FOR GREEN- BELT AREAS Resolution 3771 supports the Orange County Planning Commission in its endorsement of the proposal that the Metropolitan Water District make water available to the City of Huntington Beach at a reduced rate for the irrigation of greenbelts and permanent open space. Our Public Works Department prepared a report indicating the cost savings to the City if this special rate is adopted. The proposed special Metropolitan Water District rates would produce a savings to the City of approximately $20 , 373. 00 for a one year period under the rates currently in effect for approximately 1 ,643 acres of greenbelt area including Orange County Flood Control District channels , school park areas as well as City maintained facilities . RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 3771. Respectfully submitted, David D. Rowlands City Administrator DDR/gbs 1 za'0i "�....•�' is 7TELEPHONE: S� -t'547 AREA .CODE 714 400WEST EIGHTH STREET ( SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA j-- ZIP CODE 92701 6 PLAN14ING COMMISSION September 5, 1973 To the Honorable Board of Supervisors County Miministration Building 515 North Sycamore Street Santa Ana, California 92701 Gentlemen: The attached resolution was adopted by the Orange County Planning Commission can August 28, 1973 . The Coramission directed that the resolution be forxarded to your Honorable Board for action as indicated in the resolution. Respeactful,ly submitted, ORANGE COUNTY PLAj-1NI+\7G C01VIMISS-ION Forest Dickasan, Planning Director Stuart W.Id Bailey, ssi.sta1 L. Planning Director and Secretary to the 17 Orange County Planning Commission SWB :sm Attachment t •• Rill S O-L,UT I ON .. ORA-I�TisE CUU.tiIz PLi;,�NING COi,iJ'/ISSIOIV 73-14 - A GUST 28, 1973 T.' rREAS, it ha.s come to the attention of the Orange County Planning Commission that the Iletropolitan Water District is being asked to consider malting Ovate::- available at a reduced rate for the irrigation of greenbelts and permanent open space, arid, WHEREAS, Metropolitan V,ater District. water now being used for this purpose is charged at domestic rates at a cost which .severely limits and discourages the preservation of such areas, and, W ERECI�S, the Proposed Conservation and Open Space Program adopted by the Board of Super-visors of the County of Orange proposes exterisive corridors, nodes and greenbelts which will need inexpensive water for irrigation in order toe economically viable, NOW THEREFORE, the Orange County Planning CoTrvission endorses this proposal and urges the Orange County Board of Supervisors to add. its support. fi.VES : L. Bart Spend.love; Shirley Grindle; Clarence C . Cas-�?vr; Id. Roy hnauft, Jr. ; and Roger D. Slates, Chairman. . T40'LS z ITone. I;.z)u,e,_ D. Slates, Chairman Stuart, W. ra?_ley, IasSistant �,Lanning Director an,-I Secretary to the Orange County Planning ccmirtission. 1 n� f� September 17 , 1973 To : City Council From: City Attorney Subject : Resolution Supporting the Endorsement by the Orange County Planning Commission of the Proposal to make Metropolitan Water District Available for the Irrigation of Greenbelts and Permanent Open Space at Reduced Rates At the request of the City Administrator, we transmit herewith resolution supporting the Orange County Planning Commission in its endorsement of the proposal that the Metropolitan Water District make water available at a reduced rate for the irrigation of greenbelts and perma- nent open space . This reduction in water rate will allow the proposed conservation and open space program adopted by the Board of Supervisors to remain economically viable . Respectfully submitted, DON P. BONFA City Attorney /er Attachment J 30 June 1972 TO: City Council FROM: City Attorney SUBJECT : Resolution - Metropolitan Water District At the request of the City Administrator and the Director of Public Works , we transmit resolution urging the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District to take all necessary steps to pre- vent any increase in the cost of water. Respectfully submitted, DON P. BONFA City Attorney /ahb Attachment y ti THE METRO TT i_ R DISTRICT OF ® IA fiL +73ET ' , LO ,'ULE.S, C , a NIA u i MAILING ADDRESS ~ POST OFFICE BOX 54153 LOS ANGELES,CALIF.90054 OFFICE OF PHONE 626-4282 GENERAL MANAGER AREA CODE 213 Mr. Paul C. Jones City of Huntington Beach NOV 1 5 1966 Huntington Beach, California Dear Mr. Jones: Boundary Changes Our District is required by statute to file with the State Board of Equalization and with the County Assessor a statement of changes of its boundaries together with a map indicating such changes not later than January first of each year. In order that our statement and map may be prepared before January first, and that the boundaries of your City may be correctly represented as of that date, we are enclosing a form of certificate, in duplicate, and it would be greatly appreciated if you will complete the cer- tificate and return one copy to us not later than December 5, 1966 . We have indicated on the form of certificate all boundary changes which have been received from your office since receipt of your form of certificate dated November 19,1965, indicating changes in the boundaries of your City which occurred between November 23, 1964 and November 19, 1965 , If there are changes which will become effective on or before January 1, 1967, other than those indicated by us on the attached form of certificate, please list such changes on the certificate and file a description and map of each change with our District, together with the date on which documents were filed with the Secretary of State for each such change. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Very truly yours, R. A. Skinner General Manager Encl. 8062 cc- Orange County Municipal Water District (2) The Metropolitan Water District Boundary Changes I, Paul C. Jones, City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach herein state : 1. That I am and have been since April 14, 1965 , the duly appointed, qualified, and acting City Clerk of this City - 2. During the period from November 21, 1964 , to the date of this certificate, the boundaries of this City - :111111[-gill I1 :�Jlllhave been changed as follows : DESIGNATION OF AREA DATE OF CHANGE Sunset 11eights No. 3 Annexation December 21, 1964 Sunset Beach Annexation N6 � #~ ` Bch 19„ 1965 Huntington Beach State Park ,Annexation Usy 'll, 1965 Bolsa Mica State Park Annexation my iio 1965 The Metropolitan Water District Boundary Changes 2. Continued : Check either paragraph (a) or (b) (a) The above list of changes is correct and there have been no other changes completed to this date. (b) Changes which have become effective other than those listed above are as follows : for each such change there are attached the required documents and map together with evidence of filing of similar documents and map with the County Assessor and with the State Board of Equalization. 3. The following additional changes are being considered, and are expected to become effective prior to December 31, 1965; docu- ments to evidence completion of such changes will be filed with the County Assessor, the State Board of Equalization, and ,the Metropolitan Water District prior to that date : (a) None ( ) or (b) As listed below: Date : . By: ° - - City Cleric'' ity of Page 2 Huntington .Beach, Calif. THE METRO Ili R DISTRICT OF INN - TIA . ``�t*SET � i� � LO ,'`, LES, C1LO` NIA "#)*.....� MAILING ADDRESS NO� ���� POST OFFICE BOX 54153 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90054 OFFICE OF - PHONE 624-9261 GENERAL MANAGER - AREA CODE 213 Mr. Paul C. Jones City Clerk City of Huntington Beach Post Office Box 190 Huntington Beach, California Dear Mr. Jones : Boundary Changes Our District is required by statute to file with the State Board of Equalization and with the County Assessor a statement of changes of its boundaries together with a map indicating such changes not later than January first of each. year. In order that our statement and map may be prepared before January first, and that the boundaries of your City may be correctly represented as of that date, we are enclosing a form of certificate, in duplicate, and it would be greatly appreciated if you will complete the cer- tificate and return one copy to us not later than December 6, 1965. We have indicated on the form of certificate all boundary changes which have been received from your office since receipt of your form of certificate dated November 23, 1964, indicating changes in the boundaries of your City which occurred between December 233 1%3 and November 23, 1964. If there are changes which will become effective on or before December 31, 1965, other than those indicated by us on the attached form of certificate, please list such changes on the certificate and file a description and map of each change with our District, together with the date on which documents were filed with the Secretary of State for each such change. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Very truly yours, �✓ R. '. Skinner Encl. 1034 General Manager cc-Orange County Municipal Water District (2) SUPERVISOR, SECOND DISTRICT DAVID L. BAKER ORANGE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 515 NORTH SYCAMORE, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA • PHONE: 547-0547 (AREA CODE 714) xf c'�OVED SY G� Cv:,: . .' i i October 26, 1965 "V-------I -I ( = �,4 r— TY I Mayor Donald D. Shipley City of Huntington Beach P. 0. Box 190 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Dear Don: Enclosed is a copy of the cummuni.cation from the Metropolitan Water District concerning the meeting on November 3, 1965 at the MWD office in Los Angeles. We will look forward to seeing a representative from the City of Huntington Beach. Sincerely, David L. Baker Supervisor Second District DLB:nw encl: f The 14etropolitan Water District Boundary Changes I, Paul C. Jones, City Clerk of the City of Huntington B3eaah herein state: r 1. That I am and have been since April 19, 1963 , the duly appointed, qualified, and acting City Clerk of this City - ,na,n�e +*yr 2. During the period from Heaezber 26, 1 62 , to the date of this certificate, the boundaries of this City Vxxiz*3oxkkkxxhave been changed as follows: DESIGNATION OF AREA DATE OF CHANGE Abe I nd No, Annexation x� Y 1963 1sa Chide. hex t on June ao 1963 Sunset Heights No, 1 Pabru=7 25„ �963 Sunset Beach Has 1 Annexation October 2 1963 Sunset Heights go' 2 Annexation jU1y 25o 1963 Bolsa Chica Annexation January 18, 1963 Huntington Harbour Cotppration Parcel #3A January 10, 1963 A The Metropolitan Water District Boundary Changes 2. continued: Check either paragraph (a) or (b ) (a) The above list of changes is correct and there have been no other changes completed to this date. (b) Changes which have become effective other than those listed above are as follows: for each such change there are ,attached the required documents and map together with evidence of filing of similar documents and map with the County Assessor and with the State Board of Equalization. 3. The following additional changes are being considered, and are expected to become effective prior to January 31, 1964; documents to evidence completion of such changes will be filed with the County Assessor, the State Board of Equalization, and the Metropolitan Water District prior to that date: (a) None ( ) or (b) As listed below: Date : becerpber 23, 1963 By: page 2 cam 4 w-- r„ 1LIT/{' 5r �-ER DISTRICT THE METRO OF Q,U''H�R-N A;�,�QNIA 'Ti� Ur4SET $ i�lI V IbD' LO �ANG` LES, C LI Q NIA •FRN CA1.1F--,, -- MAILING ADDRESS POST OFFICE BOX 54153 LOS ANGELES 54. CALIF. OFFICE OF - PHONE 624-9261 GENERAL MANAGER AND CHIEF ENGINEER AREA CODE 213 Mr. Paul C. Jones DEC 2 0 1963 City Clerk City Hall P. 0. Box 190 Huntington Beach, California Dear Mr. Jones : Boundary Changes Otxr District is required by statute to file with the State Board of Equalization and with the County Assessor a statement of changes of its boundaries together with a map indicating such changes not later than February first of each year. In order that our statement and map may be prepared before February first, and that the boundaries of your City may be cor- rectly represented as of that date, we are enclosing a form of certificate, in duplicate, and it would be greatly appreciated if you will complete the certificate and return one copy to us not later than January 6, 1964. We have indicated on the form of certi- ficate all boundary changes which have been received from your office since receipt of your form of certificate dated December 26, 1962, indicating changes in the boundaries of your City which occurred between December 21, 1961, and December 26,1962. If there are changes which will become effective on or before January 31, 1964, other than those indicated by us on the attached form of certificate, please list such changes on the certi- ficate and file a description and map of each change with our District, together with the date on which documents were filed with the Secretary of State for each such change . Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Encl. 335 Very truly yours, R. A. Skinner Gene l.Tanager and Chief Engineer cc-Orange County Municipal Water District : Mr. Cecil C. Wright, Secy. Mr. W. 0. Gordon, Atty. 6 R qhaw ' THE METRO .ITtrlVR DISTR OF QjUTNFI A FQ TV IA DOCUMENT NO. SiI.B +E I THIRD? t LOS A Ft3` s � ,161ZNIA -- - --- .e�------- OFFICE OF - `'." 's, ' '<.'.-`, �� . _ . . FILE NO-------------- GENERAL COUNSEL NAvember. 15, 1961 Ift. Paul . Jones City Clark +fit' Hall - Sty +e :H=tJLA9t0A Beack California bear i+ r jones, The governing body of your . corporate entity, on or before the tenth day of December, 1961, may declare its intention to pay, ,out of its municipal funds .the whole or a stated percentage of the amount of taxes to be derived from the area of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California lying within your corporate entity, as such amount of taxes shall be fixed in August, 1962, by resolution of the Board of Directors of our District in levying taxes for the ,fiscal year 196.2-1963 (Section 8.1 or .Section 8.2 of the Metropolitan Water District Act, Statutes 1927,, page 694, as amended; Deering's General Laws, Act 9129) . Unless such declaration of intention be made and certified in the manner and within the time prescribed by the appli- cable section of the statute, your governing body will be unable next August to elect to pay out of the 'municipal funds of your corpo- rate entity any portion of our District's taxes levied for the fiscal year 1962-1963 . If your corporate entity desires to make such declaration, one set of the documents specified in the statute should be furnished to the Controller of this District, and a duplicate set of such docu- ments (omitting any required map or plat) should be forwarded direct- ly to the undersigned. In making such declaration, strict compliance with the statutory requirements will.,be necessary, and this office will be pleased to furnish such assistance as may be requested. If your corporate entity does not desire to make such declara- tion, the District's taxes will be levied and col4ected in the usual way, and it will not be necessary to take furtheraction or to reply to this letter. Kindly bring this matter to the early attention of your govern- ing body. A copy of this letter is enclosed with the request that you transmit it to your attorney. .very truly yours, Charles C. Cooper, Jr. General Counsel h i By Encl. Jo, n M. Davenport Deputy General Counsel r �00 air ICEIVE0 THE METRO A R DISTRICT t ON 19 �g �r OF IA 'TT 11 LOSORNIA AL COUNSEL DEC 16 1960 Mr. Paul C. Jones City Clerk . P. 0. Box 190 Huntington Beach, California Dear Mr. Jones: Boundary Changes Our District is required by statute to file a state- ment of change of its boundaries not later than February first of each year. In order that our statement may be prepared before that date, we are enclosing a form of certificate, in duplicate, indicating all boundary changes which have been received from your office since December 15, 1959, and request that said . certificate be completed and that one copy be returned to us not later than January 3, 1961, together with any docu- ments indicated. If there are changes which will become effective on or before January 31, 1961, other than those indicated by us on the attached form of certificate, please list such changes on the certificate and file the usual documents and map of each change with our District, together with the date on which documents were filed with the Secretary of State for each such change. Your cooperation in this matter will be appreciated. Very truly yours, Charles C. Cooper, Jr. General Counsel By William A. Parsons Deputy General Counsel Encl. cc : Orange County Municipal Water Company Mr. Cecil C. Wright, Secretary Mr. W. 0. Gordon, Attorney a � The Metropolitan Water District Boundary Changes I, Paul C.Jones of thef of Huntington DoUh herein state: 1. That I am and have been since April 18, 1960 , the duly appointed, qualified, and acting _ City Clerk of this City - XXMXXX ° 2,. During the period from Llac= L'r,. S"sF 195.0. t to the date of this certificate, the boundaries of this City have been changed as follows,* DESIGNATION OF AREA DATE OF CHANGE WOst AV-Mxation No* 2 FebruarylS 1960 17ortheaSt No, 2 August 22.# 1960 Newland Ho o IAnnezation December 23, 1960 Sunset. Harbour Annexation December 9, 1960 continued on page 2 The Metropolitan Water District Boundary Changes 2. continued: Check either paragraph (a) or (b) (a) The above list of changes is correct and there have been no other changes completed to this date. (b) Changes which have become effective other than . those listed.,above are as follows; for each such change there are attached the required documents and map together with evidence of filing of similar documents / and 'map with the County Assessor and with the 'State Board of Equalization. 3 . The following additional changes are being considered, ' and are expected to become effective prior to January 319 19 61; documents to evidence completion of such changes will be filed with the County Assessor, the State Board of Equalization, and the Metropolitan Water District prior to that date: (a) None ( ) or (b) As listed below: Northeast No. 3 Aruiexati on Date: ThnaMbar 1960 By: City C k page 2 Cityof Huntington Beach, Calif. ;4 ` COUNCILMEN �NTINGTp VICTOR TERRY, Mayor TED W. BARTLETT, Councilman RAre ROY D. BRYANT, Councilman /� 9� ^/ • ��',�. EARL T. IRBY, Councilman (dVI( ARCH F. LOCKETT, Councilman O rl'�t t!i[�t • Q O J. L. HENRI'CKSEEN.Cit Clerk and Administrative Officer CppN �P� �q► ► lr W. M. CLEGG, Treasurer 6 March 195 r C. A. BAUER, Attorney `".,t 3. Y 0 H. A. OVERMYER, Engineer and Superintendent of Streets BEN H. DULANEY, Chief of Police D. G. HIGGINS, Fire Chief Honorable Mayor and City Council City Hall, a'` T, Huntington Beach, California Re: City of Huntington Beach v. Meredith et al Gentlemen: Some time ago the City filed the above condemnation action to secure the Right-of-Way for the Metropolitan Water Line. Subsequent to that time the City purchased the interest of several of the defendants whose deeds to the City are now on record and other defendants have quitclaimed their leases and interests to the landowners. In order to clear the title of the property of those defendants who have deeded to the City and whose property has been quitclaimed, it will be necessary to dismiss the action as to those defendants. It is respectfully requested that authority be given to dis- miss the action in accordance with the Dismissal, copy of which is enclosed. Yours very truly, C. A. BAUER City Attorney CAB:h Encl. 1 I . 10 I I i I i i axzPL I I I i l l i i s_ t SAUM Attorney for Plaintiff Address Telephone For Use of Clerk Only R. ,!. IN THE SUPERIOR; COURT .OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN ;AND; FOR• •THE. COUNTY OF ORANGE 1010 'a i No � Plaintiff, DISMISSAL ' °: 'Defendant TO THE CLERK`OF'SAID COURT: You will enter the dismissal of the above entitl action `w ? ` w � Pam W-Xiw- Mall Dated Attorney for Plaintiff 3M-8-56-S.A.P.C.