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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A NATIONAL
OCEANIC PARK BETWEEN THE ORANGE COUNTY
COASTLINE AND CATALINA ISLAND
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
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 Orange County coastline is an economic resource of
utmost importance to coastal cities in that the tourist
economy of coastal cities is heavily dependent upon tax
proceeds, business opportunities, and jobs created by
hotels, restaurants, retail shops and other tourist
dependent commercial ventures; and
WHEREAS, the protection of our nation's national and scenic
resources require the preservation of marine life,
careful management of energy resources and the
retention of coastal views; and
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WHEREAS, there are long-term benefits in preserving and
protecting the coastline's original 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 muds; damage from oil spills;
seepage from drilling operations; and leaks during
transport of oil1 and
WHEREAS, onshore petroleum processing and transportation
facilities would increase air pollution, adversely
impact municipal services, increase traffic congestion
and exacerbate a fresh water shortage;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of SeRl ReRch Rdvor.Ate9 the creation of a National Oceanic Park
between the Orange County coastline and Catalina Island for the
protection of our natural and economic resources by precluding
oil drilling and oil exploration in the area of the park.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council
Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the
, 1986, by the following vote:
of the City of
day of
AYES:
Councilmembers
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NOES:
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Councilmembers
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
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I, Joanne K. Yeo, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is
the original copy of Resolution Number on file in the
office of the City Clerk, passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a regular meeting
thereof held on the day of , 1986.
City Clerk
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