HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2005-01-24 #M AGENDA REPORT
DATE: January 24, 2005
TO: Honorabl Mayor and City Council
THRU: John B. Bahorski, City Manager
FROM: Christy Teague, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Approval of Bolsa Chica Land Trust Letter of Support
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Members of the City Council have indicated an interest in officially adding the City of
Seal Beach to the list of agencies and non -profit groups which support the Bolsa Chica
Land Trust.
BACKGROUND:
The Bolsa Chica Land Trust is a non - political, non - profit organization with the mission to
"acquire, restore and preserve the entire 1700 acres of the mesa, lowlands and wetlands
of the Bolsa Chica." The Bolsa Chica Land Trust is working to preserve the Bolsa Chica
ecosystem and to increase awareness of the role of the Bolsa Chica wetlands system in
the environment. The Bolsa Chica Land Trust also seeks to educate the public of the site
history, including Native Americans and the trail of artifacts found in the area.
The Bolsa Chica Land Trust is part of a larger land trust movement in the United States
to protect resources for the public benefit. The Bolsa Chica Land Trust has over 5,000
members. Membership information, with member rates of $10 to $50, can be found at
the website: www.bolsachicalandtrust.org.
The City of Seal Beach has consistently responded to environmental documents
regarding development on or near the greater Bolsa Chica afea from the County of
Orange, City of Huntington Beach and the California Coastal Commission. This letter of
support would be a proactive step from the City of Seal Beach in support of the Bolsa
'Chica Land Trust mission to preserve the Bolsa Chica habitat in the future. Other
agencies listed as supporters include: City of Huntington Beach, Amigos de Bolsa Chica,
Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, Orange County Coastkeeper and the Huntington Beach
Wetlands Conservancy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. This is a letter of general support, not a financial commitment.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed Bolsa Chica Land Trust Letter of Support, with
any revisions determined appropriate by the City Council. Receive and file staff report.
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Christ D. Teag e, AICP
Senior Planner
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Jo Bahorski, City Manager
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January 19, 2005
Flossie Horgan
Executive Director
BOLSA CHICA LAND TRUST
5200 Warner Avenue, #108
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
RE: Letter of Support for the Bolsa Chica Land Trust
Dear Ms. Horgan:
The City of Seal Beach supports the mission of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust to acquire,
restore and preserve the mesa, lowlands and wetlands of the Bolsa Chica. The City
Council has ,determined that the City of Seal Beach should go on record as supporting the .
Bolsa Chica Land Trust. Please add the City of Seal Beach to your list of endorsements.
We extend our best wishes as you pursue your admirable goals to preserve the Bolsa
Chica ecological and wildlife system for future generations.
Sincerely,
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Paul Yost
Mayor
City of Seal Beach •