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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-69 - Creation of a National Oceanic ParkRESOLUTION NO. 86 -69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A NATIONAL OCEANIC PARK BETWEEN THE ORANGE • COUNTY COASTLINE AND CATALINA ISLAND. WHEREAS, the Orange County coastline serves the recrea- tional needs of Southern California by providing facilities for sport fishing, boating, surfing, swimming, scuba diving, hiking, walking, picnicking and camping; and WHEREAS, the Orange County coastline is an economic resource of utmost importance to coastal cities in that the tourist economy of coastal cities is heavily dependent upon tax proceeds, business opportunities, and jobs created by hotels, restaurants, retail shops and other tourist dependent commercial ventures; and WHEREAS, the protection of our nation's national and scenic resources require the preservation of marine life, careful management of energy resources and the retention of coastal views; and WHEREAS, there are long -term benefits in preserving and protecting the coastline's original character for future gener- ations by pursuing alternatives to offshore oil exploration including conservation and renewable energy resources; and WHEREAS, it is in the nation's interest to insure the quality of the coastal environment by protecting against the hazards related to oil exploration such as contamination by drilling muds; damage from oil spills; seepage from drilling operations; and leaks during transport of oil; and WHEREAS, onshore petroleum processing is prohibited inside our City limit as transportation facilities would increase traffic congestion and exacerbate a fresh water shortage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach advocates the creation of a National Oceanic Park between the Orange County coastline and Catalina Island for the protection of our natural and economic resources by precluding oil drilling and oil exploration in the area of the park. ADOPTED this 25th day c ATTEST: City Clerk