Resolution Number 87-2-3-1165
RESOLUTION NO. 87-2-3-1
TO ESTABLISH AN
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR
THE CREATION OF AN OCEANIC PARK/NATIONAL PRESERVE
(THE PORTION OF THE COAST OF ORANGE COUNTY
PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTHERNMOST AND
SOUTHERNMOST POINTS OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND)
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 San Juan Capistrano, in conjunction with Orange
County Save Our Shores (OCSOS), a nonprofit, 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 protecting
against the possibility of oil exploration and drilling related hazards 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 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
San Juan Capistrano, advocates local leadership in the establishment of an Oceanic
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Park/National Preserve and urges Orange County cities, the Board of Supervisors, the
City of Avalon, and other local agencies to join with us, and by adopting a resolution,
support this important and necessary endeavor.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day
of February ,1987.
KENNETH E. FRIESS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERI
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. 87-2-3-1 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day
of February , 1987, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer
and Mayor Friess
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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MARY ANN H POVER, CITY CLERK
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