HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 4202 1993-02-08
RESOLUTION NUMBER ~t:';Z,
A RESOLUTION OP THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE CITY OP
BEACH SUPPORTING THE CREATION OP A NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY BETWEEN THE ORANGE COUNTY COASTLINE
CATALINA ISLAND
SEAL
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AND
WHEREAS, the Orange County coastline is an economic resource of
utmost importance to coastal cities in that the economy
of these cities is heavily dependent upon tax proceeds, I
business opportunities, and jobs created by hotels,
restaurants, retail shops and other tourist dependent
commercial ventures; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County coastline serves the recreational needs
of Southern California by providing facilities for sport
fishing, boating, surfing, swimming, scuba diving,
hiking, walking, picnicking, and camping; and
WHEREAS, the protection of our nation I s national and scenic
resources require the preservation of marine life,
retention of coastal views and recognition of the natural
balance in nature; and
WHEREAS, there are long-term benefits in preserving and protecting
the coastline I s existing character for future generations
by pursuing alternatives to offshore oil exploration
including conservation and renewable energy resources;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the nation's interest to insure the quality of
the coastal environment by protecting against the hazards
related to oil exploration such as contamination by
drilling mud, damage from oil spills, seepage from
drilling o~erations, and leaks during transport of oil.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach advocates and strongly supports the c~eation of a
National Marine Life Sanctuary and Oceanic Park between the Orange
County coastline and Catalina Island for the protection of our
natural and economic resources.
, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the
each at a meeting thereof held
, 1993, by the followin
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vote:
NOES:
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
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. Resolution Number Q,2():l
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach,
:alifornia, do hereby certify that the fOf1soing Resolution
is an original copy of Resolution Number~Oo2Pn file in
the office of the City Clerk, passed approved and adopted
I by the City Council ".BrAhe City of 1 Beach at a m~JJng
~hereof held o~ the - day of , 19 .
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