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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS2 - Santa Ana Mountains to Sea National Monument - PowerPointRecreation and Senior Services Department August 9, 2016 City Council Study Session August 9, 2016 Item No. SS2 Santa Ana Mountains to Sea National Monument Bill Proposed By US Representative, Ed Royce 39t" District of California 0 Santa Ana Mountains to Sea National Monument Bill To Strengthen and Elevate Public &Private Stewardship of Nationa/lySignificant Landscape and bring together a collaboration of regional partners Different than any other kind of monument designation Land description — Chaparral, coastal sage scrub, native grassland and oak -sycamore woodland — 101,523 acres Boundaries based on 2006 National Natural Landmarks and 2008 CA Natural Landmarks Is ID Is Monuments 101 What is a National Monument designation? 122 Total and 16 in California Range from Statue of Liberty to California Coastal rnia al nark National Natural Landmark National National Park Monument Benefits of a "National Monument" Designation • Raises profile of land in the community • Ensures preservation and protection • Increases tourism, research &education opportunities • Formalizes a shared vision • Coordinates management efforts • Fosters stewardship and conservation ? �,l O's, ego d` ya.®• Monument Land Within Newport Beach Boundaries Key Elements of the Bill • Transparent overlay of lands already protected • Preserves local authorities' control is Celebrates the land's value Establishes: — Advisory committee with Newport Beach representation — Monument Plan No funding required Does not effect private properties No restrictions on existing land management ;� ri y 1R_ •_r ,,►-"mer 11 A.. General Plan Land Use Element Natural Resources Element Goal NR 10 40 Protection of sensitive and rare terrestrial and marine resources from urban development. Natural Resources Element Policy NR 17.1 Protect, conserve, and maintain designated open space areas that define the City's urban form, serve as habitat for many species, and provide recreational opportunities. Natural Resources Element Policy NR 20 Protect, and where feasible, enhance significant scenic and visual resources that include open space, mountains, canyons, ridges, ocean, and harbor from public vantage points, as shown in in Figure NR3. Benefits • Raises land to national profile • Coordinates efforts and fosters stewardship • Tourism • City pride • Demonstrated commitment to natural spaces • Growing local support amo RIE XVCH� iF 44WATER TH E W1 LDLANns CONSERVANCY SOLTIIERN C.AUrORNIA EDISON MFDIMVP.h'i &V.4T01DFtAr!0Comparr Gs IRVINE COMPANY Since 186$ I FV N F RANCH 4-11)) 0 R A N G E C 0 U N T Y COASTKEEPER. Natural Communities COALITION restoration I management I partnership Unknowns • Unique model of monuments • How does the Advisory Committee function • Not In My Backyard • Cooperative agreements Recommendations • NBPD Overflights - change bill to 240 meters • Recommended changes from City Council? ---M-A Next Steps • Bill to be introduced Sept 2016 • If passed — Form local advisory committee —Submit Monument Plan 3 years from approval Santa Ana Mountains to Sea National Monument Questions? The SAMSNM Monument Team Laura Detweiler, RSS Sean Levin, RSS Justin Schmillen, RSS Cody Huson, RSS Ben Zdeba, CDD Jennifer Sisoev, RSS