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I OATE: ~ebruary 2, 1987 Inter-Corn
WILLIAJ4 A. HUSTON, CITY )tANAGER
FROm: MARY E. WYNN, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. 87-14 SUPPORTING CREATION OF AN OCEANIC PARK/I~RTIONAL
PRESERVE //
RECOMMENDATION:
Pleasure of the City Council.
BACKGROUNO:
The City of Laguna Beach sent a letter to the Mayor which stated that the federal
government wants to allow oil companies to explore for petroleum off the South Orange
County coastline, together with a copy of a resolution which was adopted by the City of
Laguna Beach declaring their intention t6 create an Oceanic Park/National Preserve and
urging local agencies to adopt similar resolutions. {A copy of the letter and the
Laguna Beach Resolution are attached.)
At the January 19, 1987, City Council meeting, the staff was directed to agendize a
similar resolution for Council's consideration. Resolution No. 87-14 is attached.
Jam~m.ry 5~ 1987
Mr. Donald Saltarelli, Mayor
City of Tustin
Centennial at Main
Tustin, CA 92680
Dear Mayor Salterelli:
As you know, the federal government wants to allow oil companies to
explore for petrole~n off the South Orange County coastline. This
Spring, the Department of the Interior will start a new lease sale
which will target the Orange County coastline as one of its highest
priorities for oil exploration.
Because the pristine beaches and panoramic views of our County's
coastline are invaluable natural resources, we believe it would be
appropriate for the United States Congress to designate that area as a
national oceanic park. Toward that end, the Cities of San Clemente,
Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Irvine have adopted
the attached resolution calling for the creation of a national oceanic
park.
It is our intention to approach our Congressman, Robert Badham, with a
request to sponsor legislation leading to the establishment of an
oceBnic park to protect Orange County's coastline. Before contacting
Congressman Badham, it would be helpful to have resolutions of support
from additional cities throughout Orange County. Since many of your
residents enjoy the beaches along the Orange County coastline, we
would request that your City Council adopt the attached resolution
supporting the creation of a national oceanic park.
If you have any questions regarding ~he proposed resolution, please
contact our City Manager, Kenneth Frank. We would like to receive a
copy of any resolution adopted by your Council.
Sincerely,
Neil Fitzpatrick
Mayor
Enclosure
505 FOREST AVE LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 TEL (714) 497-3311
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~LI3TIONNO. ~,~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA BEACH DECLARING THE IlqTENTION TO CREATE AN
OCEANIC PARK/NATIONAL PRESERVE (THE AREA PER-
PENDICULAR TO THE NORTHERNMOST AND SOUTHERNMOST
POINTS OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND TO THE COAST OF
ORA~Z COUNTY).
WHEREAS, the Orange County coastline serves the. recreation needs ,f
the entire County of Orange'and beyond with its multi-million dollar touri.~n-
related economies, commercial and sport fishing and boating, and numerous
recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Laguna Beach, in conjunction with Oran?:e
County save Our Shores (OCSOS), a nonprofit, educational corporation
'cormmitted to the preservation of California's unique and spectacular coast~
line, advocates the gain of legislative support through the endorsement of
cities, counties and other goverrmental agencies; and
WHEREAS, the protection of our state's natural and scem~c
resources are best served by the preservation of marine life, careh, 1
management of our country's national energy resources and the scenic qualS' >7
of our unimpeded view; and
WHEREAS, there are long rem benefits to preserve and protect the
coastline's original character for future generations by pursuing alter-
natives through conservation, renewable energy resources and effective,
comprehensive national energy management; and
WHEREAS, to ensure the quality of the coastal environment by
protecting against the possibility of oil exploration and drilling related
hazards by such toxic contaminates as: drilling muds, trasfer discharges,
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oil spills and seepage, potential illegal dumping and air quality 'degradation
from industrial on and offshore operations is in our nation's best interest;
and
WHEREAS, onshore processing and transportation facilities would
increase air pollution, building density and development of open space,
municipal service requirements, traffic congestion, harbor docking facilities
and increased demand of fresh water supplies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Laguna Beach advocates local leadership_ in the establishment of an Oceanic
Park/National Preserve and urges Orange County cities, the Board of
Supervisors, the City of Avalon and other local agencies to join with us, :-md
by adopting a resolution, support this important and necessary endeavor.
ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1986.
Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN DECLARING
ITS SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF AN' OCEANIC PARK/NATIONAL PRESERVE
(THE AREA PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTHERNMOST AND SOUTHERNMOST
POINTS OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND TO THE COAST OF ORANGE COUNTY)
WHEREAS, the Orange County coastline serves the recreation needs of
the entire County of Orange and beyond with its multi-million dollar tourism-
related economies, commercial and sport fishing and boating, and numerous
recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tustin, in conjunction with Orange County Save
Our Shores (OCSOS), a non-profit, educational corporation committed to the
preservation of California's unique' and spectacular coastline, advocates the
gain of legislative support through the endorsement of cities, counties and
other governmental agencies; and
WHEREAS, the protection of our state's natural and scenic resources
are best served by the preservation of marine life, careful management of our
country's national energy resources and the scenic quality of our unimpeded
view; and
WHEREAS, there are long-term benefits to preserve and protect the
coastline's original character for future generations by pursuing alternatives
through conservation, renewable energy resources and effective, comprehensive
national energy management; and
WHEREAS, to ensure the quality of the coastal environment by pro-
tecting against the possibility of oil exploration and drilling-related haz-
ards by such toxic contaminates as: drilling muds, transfer discharges, oil
spills and seepage, potential illegal dumping and air quality degradation from
industrial on and offshore operations, is in our nation's best interest; and
WHEREAS, onshore processing and transportation faciliiies would
increase air pollution, building density and development of open space,
municipal service requirements, traffic congestion, harbor docking facilities
and demand of fresh water supplies,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Tustin advocates local leadership in the establishment of an Oceanic Park/
National Preserve and urges Orange County cities, the Board of Supervisors,
the City of Avalon and other local agencies to support this important and
necessary endeavor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council, City of
Tustin, California, held on the 2nd day of February, 1987.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
CITY CLERK