HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-005 - Supporting Assesmbly Bill 1102 and The Protection of Beach BonfiresRESOLUTION NO. 2014 -005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1102 AND
THE PROTECTION OF BEACH BONFIRES
WHEREAS, there are 765 beach fire rings in Los Angeles and Orange County
with the overwhelming majority (approximately 90 percent) along the Orange County
coastline, and,
WHEREAS, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) passed an
amendment to Rule 444 to ban beach bonfires on beaches in Orange and Los Angeles
Counties; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana adopted a resolution on
May 20, 2013 that opposed AQMD's Rule 444; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1102 carves out the jurisdiction over further regulation
of solely beach bonfires by the South Coast Air Quality Management District; and,
WHEREAS, Beach bonfires are a safe and inexpensive recreational activity and
are enjoyed by all the members of our community, regardless of socioeconomic class;
and
WHEREAS, representatives for Orange County in the California State Legislature
believe beach bonfires are a safe, economically beneficial, and family friendly activity
which does not need further regulation; and,
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1102 will protect this tradition for local cities, visitors to
the beaches, and all Californians.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana, California, finds that the
above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana, California, supports
Assembly Bill 1102 and the protection of beach bonfires.
Resolution No. 2014 -005
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 21 st day of January, 2014.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Y�kell
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
Mayor
Amezcua Benavides Martinez, Reyna,Sarmiento (5)
None (0)
Tinaiero (1)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2014 -005 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on January 21, 2014.
Date: 1 10 Y
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2014 -005
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