Resolution No. 2977RESOLUTION NO. 2977
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
SUPPORTING THE PROTECTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
COASTLINE FROM OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Interior and several California
Congress Members have negotiated a tentative agreement which would allow
certain areas in federal waters off the California coast to be leased
for oil exploration while precluding such leasing in other areas until
the year 2000; and
WHEREAS, this compromise opens portions of the Orange County
coastline to oil drilling for the first time even though other scenic
areas such as Monterey and San Diego receive total protection; and
WHEREAS, beaches in Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach,
Laguna Beach, San Clemente, and unincorporated portions of the County
are among the most frequently visited recreation areas in America,
serving millions of visitors each year from Orange County, elsewhere in
Southern California, and other states; and
WHEREAS, offshore oil drilling generates air pollution and a major
oil spill would adversely affect the aesthetic surroundings of these
beach communities whose economy depends greatly on tourism; and
WHEREAS, the harbors at Dana Point and Newport Beach house hundreds
of pleasure crafts and oil rigs situated in close proximity to these
harbors would increase the danger of boating accidents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress, California supports the oil drilling compromise reached by the
Secretary of the Interior and representatives of the California
Congressional delegation provided that the tracts off the Orange County
coastline are excluded from leasing and are granted the same protection
that has been given to other scenic coastlines in California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a
regular meeting of the said City Council held on the 26th day of August
1985.
A1'14.ST:
CITY CLERK JOF '1'®E I7'i OF CYPRESS
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OR OF THE CI OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS
COUNTY OF ORANGE
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 August 1985; by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen, Partin, and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
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