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