HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 3188RESOLUTION NO. 3188
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF AN OCEANIC PARK/NATIONAL
PRESERVE (THE AREA PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTHERNMOST AND
SOUTHERNMOST POINTS OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND TO THE
COAST OF ORANGE COUNTY).
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 Cypress, 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 Cypress supports the establishment of an Oceanic Park /National
Preserve along the Orange County coastline.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a
regular meeting held on the 26th day of January 1987.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
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ITY OF
CYPRESS
THE 1 PRESS
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the said City Council held on the 26th day of January 1987;
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arnold, Coronado, Mullen, and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Davis,;
CITY CLERK OF THE CI'Y OF CYPRESS