Resolution Number 13-06-04-03RESOLUTION NO. 13-06-04-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S (AQMD) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO RULE 444 BANNING THE USE OF FIRE RINGS AND BEACH
BURNINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach previously submitted a request to the
California Coastal Commission to remove 60 fire rings near Balboa Pier and at Corona Del
Mar State Beach due to potential health effects to their residents; and
WHEREAS, in support of their request they invoked Air Quality Management
District's (AQMD) Rule 444, whereby the California Coastal Commission deferred the
decision to the AQMD; and
WHEREAS, the AQMD is now considering banning all fire rings on all local beaches;
and,
WHEREAS, the residents of San Juan Capistrano, all of whom live in close
proximity to the beach, have a long cultural history of beachside enjoyment through both
our families and civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, a critical component of said enjoyment includes gathering around a fire
for warmth, food and camaraderie; and
WHEREAS, a ban on beach burning would devastate this important cultural tradition
and potentially negatively impact the local economy; and
WHEREAS, if the AQMD bans beach burning, the next logical step is inland burning
which will eventually include campsite fires, backyard fires, barbecues and even fireplaces;
and
WHEREAS, other municipalities have publicly opposed the proposed ban including
the cities of Huntington Beach and San Clemente as well as the Orange County Board of
Supervisors which took the position that local governments should decide whetherto have
fire rings on their own beaches; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO formally opposes the Air Quality Management District's (AQMD) proposed
amendments to Rule 444 banning the use of fire rings and beach burnings; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City staff shall be directed to communicate this
resolution to the Clerk of the Boards for its meeting on June 7, 2013, or latter meeting
where said item will be discussed.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4t" day of June 2013.
JO� TAYLOR, A OR
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MARIA MOqR S, CITY CLER
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARIA MORRIS, appointed City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 13-06-04-03 was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano at a Regular meeting thereof, held the 4t" day
of June 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Byrnes, Kramer, Reeve, Allevato and Mayor Taylor
NOS: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSIN COUNCIL MEMBER: None
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MARIA MORRIS, City Cle
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