HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2013-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 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
The City of Huntington Beach has provided fire rings on its beaches to burn fire wood for
aesthetics for over 60 years and fire rings are a important part of this city's character and
tradition; and
The proposed amendment to Rule 444 prohibiting open fire burning will eliminate an
important passive and affordable recreational opportunity afforded to millions of residents and
visitors which will greatly impact Huntington Beach's local economy as well as visitors and
residents enjoyment of the beach; and
The City of Huntington Beach receives more than 11 million visitors annually and
many visit our beaches for the fire ring experience; and
It is estimated that visitors generate more than $1 million annually in revenue to the City
through parking fees, sales tax from local shopping, and transient occupancy tax; and
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
In a letter dated March 28, 2013, the Mayor of Newport Beach proposed the cities of
Newport Beach and Huntington Beach partner in this effort to support each city's interests and
encourage the SCAQMD to allow each jurisdiction decide what is best for their own
communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. That the City of Huntington Beach opposes the SCAQMD proposed
Amended Rule 444 prohibiting open burning on beaches; and
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2. That the City of Huntington Beach supports further efforts to find a
comprehensive solution for the issues facing beach communities with fire rings.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of April , 2013.
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Mayor
REVIE �.1h, ND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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/City Manager City A rney
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Assistant City Manager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of
Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on April 15, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Harper, Boardman , Carchio, Shaw, Katapodis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Ci Clerk and ex-officio Vlerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California