This part shall be known and may be cited as the Costa Mesa District Merger Law.
Costa Mesa MergerGeneral Provisions
Section § 33200
This law is called the Costa Mesa District Merger Law.
Costa Mesa district merger merger law
Section § 33201
This law emphasizes that it's crucial for the residents and water users in Costa Mesa and surrounding districts to use and conserve water efficiently. It's recognized that Orange County's water issues are unique, so a special law is needed. The goal is to reorganize how water is supplied, stored, and used to avoid waste and duplication, making the system more economical and efficient.
The State and the people thereof have a primary and supreme interest in securing to the inhabitants, property owners and water users within the City of Costa Mesa, the Newport Heights Irrigation District, the Fairview County Water District, and the Newport Mesa County Water District, the greatest possible efficient use and conservation of waters, both local and imported, that may be accomplished economically. Investigation has shown that the water supply problem of the Costa Mesa area and of Orange County is peculiar to that area and it is hereby declared that a general law cannot be made applicable thereto. It is hereby declared necessary for the proper reorganization of water supply, storage, conservation and use that this part be adopted to provide the means of eliminating expensive and wasteful duplication of water systems and securing a greater economy and efficiency of administration.
Costa Mesa water supply Orange County water issues efficient water use
Section § 33202
This law section explains the historical background of water distribution in and around the City of Costa Mesa. It mentions that various districts were formed at different times to supply water, including the Newport Heights Irrigation District, Fairview County Water District, and Newport Mesa County Water District. There is an overlap between these districts and the City of Costa Mesa, forming one continuous area. The proposed Costa Mesa County Water District would include almost all of Costa Mesa within its boundaries.
The City of Costa Mesa was incorporated on June 29, 1953, primarily for the purpose of providing municipal functions and services, including the providing of a water supply to its area; the Newport Heights Irrigation District was formed on August 5, 1918, primarily for providing a water supply to its land and inhabitants; the Fairview County Water District was formed on October 5, 1946, primarily for supplying water to its lands and inhabitants; and the Newport Mesa County Water District was formed on July 26, 1954, primarily for the purpose of supplying water to its land and inhabitants and to replace the Newport Mesa Irrigation District; that there is an overlapping, in whole or in part, of some of these districts and total contiguity, in that all of the districts and the city form a single contiguous unit. The new Costa Mesa County Water District, if formed, will include substantially all of the City of Costa Mesa within its boundaries.
City of Costa Mesa Newport Heights Irrigation District Fairview County Water District
Section § 33203
This section explains that a part of the law is based on specific authority given by Section 13 of Article XI in the State Constitution.
This part is enacted partially under the authority expressly granted in Section 13 of Article XI of the Constitution of this State.
Section 13 Article XI State Constitution
Section § 33204
This section says that when interpreting this part of the law, it should be understood in a way that supports any actions or proceedings taken under it. Basically, it's saying to interpret the rules favorably if they're being used for legitimate purposes.
This part shall be given a liberal construction for the purpose of sustaining any and all proceedings taken hereunder.
liberal construction interpretation sustaining proceedings
Section § 33205
This section ensures that the rights of bondholders or creditors of any water districts involved in a merger, or those of the City of Costa Mesa, are protected and not negatively impacted by this legislation.
Nothing in this part shall impair or adversely affect any right of any bondholder or creditor of any of the districts involved in this merger or of the City of Costa Mesa.
bondholder rights creditor protection district merger
Section § 33206
This law allows the City of Costa Mesa to participate in forming a new district by transferring its water system and related equipment, as well as contributing financially to the new district's operations.
For the purpose of accomplishing the dissolution, merger, and creation of the new district, the City of Costa Mesa may participate to the extent of transferring its water system and appurtenances and contributing its share of funds for the operation of the new district.
City of Costa Mesa water system transfer merger
Section § 33207
This law changes the name of the 'Costa Mesa County Water District' to the 'Mesa Consolidated Water District.' Anytime the old name is mentioned, it should now be understood as referring to the new name.
The name of the Costa Mesa County Water District as created pursuant to this part is hereby changed to the Mesa Consolidated Water District. Any reference in this part to the Costa Mesa County Water District shall hereafter be deemed to refer to the Mesa Consolidated Water District.
Costa Mesa County Water District Mesa Consolidated Water District name change
