Resolution Number 87-1-6-6141
RESOLUTION NO. 87-1-6-6
THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS BY THE STATE OF
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR TROPHY
HUNTING OF MOUNTAIN LIONS IN THE AREA OF THE COUNTY
WILDERNESS PARKS SURROUNDING SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
WHEREAS, the State Department of Fish and Game is considering the issuance
of permits for trophy hunting of mountain lions in the area of the County wilderness
parks surrounding San Juan Capistrano; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano unanimously
oppose this action; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of San Juan Capistrano feels that the State
Department of Fish and Game should only take actions that would promote fair
treatment of endangered wildlife and the preservation of our natural resources; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano feels that
trapping and relocation is the most viable alternative for resolving this issue; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano feels that the
use of firearms in such close proximity to populated areas is an unsafe recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
San Juan Capistrano, opposes the issuance of permits for trophy hunting of mountain
lions in areas surrounding San Juan Capistrano and recommends that the Department of
Fish and Game use trapping and relocation as the method to resolve the issue of
mountain lion removal.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of January, 1987.
ATTEST:
ITY CLERK
XKENNETH E. FRIES , MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARY ANN HANOVER, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano,
California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No, 87-1-6-6 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano,
California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of January, 1987, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, and Mayor Friess
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Buchheim and Hausdorfer
(SEAL)
MARY ANN 7910VER, CITY CLERK
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