HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-024 - Opposing the South Coast Air Quality Management District'sRESOLUTION NO. 2013-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
OPPOSING THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S
(SCAQMD) PROPOSED AMENDED RULE 444 PROHIBITING OPEN BURNING ON
BEACHES
WHEREAS, the SCAQMD has proposed an amendment to Rule 444 which, if
approved, will add beaches to the list of prohibited areas for open fire burning; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana recognizes the important role beach
communities play in providing the Southern California region with passive and
affordable recreational opportunity; and
WHEREAS, many Orange County beach cities have provided fire rings on their
respective beaches for decades to allow beach patrons to burn fire wood for aesthetics;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to Rule 444 prohibiting open fire burning
will eliminate an important recreational opportunity afforded to millions of residents and
visitors which will greatly impact Orange County's local economy as well as visitors and
residents enjoyment of the beach; and
WHEREAS, Orange County beach communities receive millions of visitors
annually, and many visit our beaches for the fire ring experience; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that visitors to Orange County beaches generate
millions of dollars in annual revenue to beach cities through parking fees, sales tax from
local shopping, and transient occupancy tax which indirectly benefits the economy of
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, beach communities within the jurisdiction of the SCAQMD have
different interests that should be considered prior to a complete ban on open burning in
fire rings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana supports each beach city's interests and
encourages the SCAQMD to allow each jurisdiction to decide what is best for their own
communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. That the City of Santa Ana opposes the SCAQMD proposed Amended Rule
444 prohibiting open burning on beaches; and
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2. That the City of Santa Ana supports further efforts to find a comprehensive
solution for the issues facing beach communities with fire rings.
ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 2013.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinaiero (7)
NOES: Councilmembers: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
None (0)
None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2013-024 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on May 20, 2013.
Date: 3
Clerk of the Counci
City of Santa Ana
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