HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1994-17590 RESOLUTION NO. 17590
RESOLUTION OPPOSING ANY DELAY IN THE CONSTRUCTION
OFTHE PRIMARYTREATMENT PHASE Of THE INTERNATIONAL
TREATMENT PLANT AND REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL
CHAPTER Of THE SIERRA CLUB DROP ITS OPPOSITION TO THE
CONSTRUCTION Of THE MECHANICAL PRIMARY TREATMENT
PHASE AND ENTER INTO A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT WITH
THE IBWC AND EPA FOR FUTURE STUDY OF ADVANCED
INTEGRATED PONDING SYSTEMS FOR SECONDARY AND
TERTIARY TREATMENT PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club, among others, has filed an action
(U.S. District Court Case No. 94-920 GT) against the International Boundary and Water
Commission (IBWC), the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other agencies
and persons to halt the contruction of the International Treatment Plant (ITP) until such time
as certain studies are performed to review the desirability of designing and contructing the ITP
using Advanced Integrated Ponding Systems method as opposed to the mechanical systems
now proposed; and,
WHEREAS, experts have warned that any delay in seeking contruction bids and other
preliminary steps towards construction of the mechanical primary treatment phase of the ITP
would likely result in a delay in the actual construction of the primary treatment phase of the
plant; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista is extremely concerned that any
delay in the construction of the primary treatment phase of the ITP could cause irreparable
harm to the residents and visitors of the South Bay Area as a result of additional sewage
spills, beach closures, adverse publicity, and a variety of other problems; and,
WHEREAS, numerous elected officials have joined in opposition to any delay in
construction of the ITP as it is now designed; and,
WHEREAS, the City is informed that the local chapter of the Sierra Club would agree
to dropping the remainder of the lawsuit if a fair and impartial study finds Advanced Integrated
Ponding Systems to be an inappropriate technology to replace the proposed mechanical
treatment now proposed for the ITP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that:
1, The City of Chula Vista is strongly opposed to any delay in the construction of the ITP,
and especially the primary phase of the plant which is scheduled to go out for
construction bids in October 1994.
2. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby requests that the local chapter of
the Sierra Club drop its opposition to the construction of the mechanical primary
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treatment phase and enter into a negotiated settlement with the IBWC and EPA for
future study of Advanced Integrated Ponding Systems for secondary and tertiary
treatment purposes.
3. The studies of Advanced Integrated Ponding Systems for secondary and tertiary
treatment should be performed by such engineers and technical experts as are mutually
agreeable to Sierra Club local chapter, IBWC and the EPA.
Presented by ~~~~o/ m by
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Tim Nader Bruce M. Boogaard
City Attorney
Mayor
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 2nd day of August, 1994, by the following vote:
YES: Councilmembers: Horton, Moore, Rindone, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Fox
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
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Tim Nader, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly ~. Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 17590 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 2nd day of August,
1994.
Executed this 2nd day of August, 1994.
Beverli A.~uth;let, City Clerk