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City of Huntington Beach
File #: 21-795 MEETING DATE: 10/19/2021
Submitted by Mayor Carr and Councilmember Moser - Support for a Permanent Ban on New
Offshore Oil, Gas Drilling, and Similar Exploration Activities off the Coast of California
We recommend that the City Council set aside City Council Manual procedure to adopt the attached
Resolution in support of a permanent ban on new offshore oil, gas drilling and similar exploration
activities off our coasts and vote to adopt it, as is.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING — COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MAYOR KIM CARR AND COUNCIL MEMBER NATALIE MOSER
DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2021
SUBJECT: SUPPORT FOR A PERMANENT BAN ON NEW OFFSHORE OIL, GAS DRILLING,
AND SIMILAR EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES OFF THE COAST OF CALIFORNIA
The recent Southern California Oil Spill dumped thousands of gallons of oil throughout our waters
- fouling sensitive environmental habitats, damaging coastal infrastructure, and disrupting local
industries that rely on a healthy coastal environment. While we understand that oil still plays a
large role in our day-to-day lives, it is clear that local communities like Huntington Beach must
take a proactive stance to reduce their reliance on oil and support more sustainable and safer
forms of energy that will neither strain nor damage our environment.
The City of Huntington Beach has been taking those proactive steps to support sustainable
industries — ranging from the use of solar panels to embarking on a new Sustainability Master
Plan. However, we ask City Council to take additional steps by considering and supporting a
statewide stance against new offshore oil and gas drilling, fracking and other well stimulation
activities in federal and state waters off the California coast. We also ask the City Council to
support a ban against new federal oil and gas leasing in all U.S. waters. These proactive efforts
will further our current efforts to support sustainable industries that will reduce our reliance on
oil and prevent future, devastating oil spills in our fragile ecosystems.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
We recommend that the City Council set aside City Council Manual procedure to adopt the
attached Resolution in support of a permanent ban on new offshore oil, gas drilling and similar
exploration activities off our coasts and vote to adopt it, as is.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF "THE
CITY OF I IUNTINGTON BEACH PROTECTING OUR OCEAN
AND COAST FROM OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DRILLING
AND EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach and its visitors enjoy California's beaches and
the Pacific Ocean for recreational and commercial activities, all of which support our local
economy; and
WHERAS, our City's residents value our state's ocean and coastal waters, which provide
habitat to a vast array of wildlife, including fish, whales, sea turtles, and birds that depend on a
healthy and clean environment and
WHEREAS, in California, hundreds of thousands ofjobs and billions of dollars of the
state's gross domestic product depend on clean water, oil-free beaches, and abundant fish and
wildlife; and
WHEREAS, offshore oil and gas drilling places coastal communities at economic and
ecological risk from oil spills and the pollution brought by routine drilling operations;
threatening the lives and livelihoods of small business owners, particularly commercial and
recreational fisherman; and
WHEREAS, a massive oil spill in 1969 off the coast of Santa Barbara fouled coastal
waters and caused catastrophic economic and environmental damage; and
WHEREAS. in May 2015, a pipeline ruptured near Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara
County and spilled oil into the Pacific Ocean, with oil reaching as far south as Orange County,
damaging wildlife, closing beaches, and impacting recreational and commercial activities: and
WHEREAS, a major spill off Huntington Beach in October 2021 dumped a significant
amount of oil into our coastal waters. resulting in beach closures, impacts to recreational and
commercial activities, and significant environmental and economic damage; and
WHEREAS, the State of California prohibits new oil and gas leasing in state waters due
to the unacceptably high risk of damage and disruption to the marine environment: and
WHEREAS, the Governor of California, the State Senate, the State Lands Commission,
and several cities. have taken a stand against new federal offshore oil and gas leases in the
Pacific Ocean, and several municipalities have called for a ban on offshore drilling: and
WHEREAS. expanding offshore drilling off the California coast will deepen the state's
dependence on fossil fuels and undermine its efforts to address climate change by reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and moving toward renewable energy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-61
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
a) The City of Huntington Beach supports (1) a permanent ban on new offshore oil and
gas drilling, fracking, and other well stimulation in federal and state waters off the
California coast, and (2) no new federal oil and gas leasing in all U.S. waters.
including off the coast of California.
b) The Clerk shall Forward a copy of this Resolution 10 U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Deb Flaaland. California Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein
and Alex Padilla, as well as U.S. Congressional and state representatives for
Huntington Beach and any other interested parties.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of 2021.
Mayor
3VIF 'ED VD APP (�VR/ APPROVED ASJ4 FORM:
City Manager City Attorney
Res. No. 2021-61
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, 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 October 19, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Bolton, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, Kalmick
NOES: Posey
ABSENT: Peterson
RECUSE: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
Switzer, Donna
From: Switzer, Donna
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:05 PM
To: shantha; Rishi; sarah; nate;
Subject: City of Huntington Beach - Resolution No. 2021-61
Attachments: Reso No. 2021-61.pdf
Good Afternoon:
Attached for your records is a fully executed copy of Resolution No. 2021 —A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Protecting Our Ocean and Coast from Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling and Exploration, which was
approved by the Huntington Beach City Council on October 19, 2021.
Sincerely,
Dovula'SWXjer, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk -City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street-Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714)374-1649
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Switzer, Donna
From: Switzer, Donna
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:10 PM
To: shantha_alonso@ios.doi.gov
Subject: City of Huntington Beach - Reso. No. 2021-61
Attachments: Reso No. 2021-61.pdf
Good Afternoon:
Attached for your records is a fully executed copy of Resolution No. 2021 —A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Reach Protecting Our Ocean and Coast from Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling and Exploration, which was
approved by the Huntington Beach City Council on October 19, 2021.
Sincerely,
Donna.SWX3'0V, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk-City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street - Huntington Beach,CA 92648
(714)374-1649
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Switzer, Donna
From: Switzer, Donna
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:37 PM
To: Arie.dana@mail.house.gov
Subject: City of Huntington Beach - Resolution No. 2021-61
Attachments: Reso No. 2021-61.pdf
Good afternoon, Mr. Dana
Attached for your records is a fully executed copy of Resolution No. 1021 —A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Protecting Our Ocean and Coast from Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling and Exploration, which was
approved by the Huntington Beach City Council on October 19, 2021.
Sincerely,
'D0n.vta.SWX,7er, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk -City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street- Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714)374-1649
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Switzer, Donna
From: Switzer, Donna
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:15 PM
To: Rishi sahgal@feinstein.senate.gov; sarah_swig@padilia.senate.gov;
nate_bentham@padilla.senate.gov
Subject: City of Huntington Beach - Resolution No. 2021-61
Attachments: Reso No. 2021-61.pdf
Good afternoon:
Attached for your records is a fully executed copy of Resolution No. 2021 —A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Protecting Our Ocean and Coost from Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling and Exploration, which was
approved by the Huntington Beach City Council on October 19, 2021.
Sincerely,
D0nriaISWX34ar, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk -City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street -Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714)374-1649
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Switzer, Donna
From: Switzer, Donna
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:19 PM
To: 'nora.walsh-devries@mail.house.gov'; 'evie.kirschke-schwartz@mail.house.gov';
'chris.gorud@mail.house.gov'; 'shane.trimmer@mail.house.gov';
jonathan.gilbert@mail.house.gov'
Subject: City of Huntington Beach - Resolution No. 2021-61
Attachments: Reso No. 2021-61.pdf
Good afternoon:
Attached for your records is a fully executed copy of Resolution No. 2021 —A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Protecting Our Ocean and Coast from Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling and Exploration, which was
approved by the Huntington Beach City Council on October 19, 2021.
Sincerely,
Donv10�5wX3e'r, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk-City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street-Huntington Beach,CA 92648
(714)374-1649
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-1E
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROTECTING OUR OCEAN
AND COAST FROM OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DRILLING
AND EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES
WHERE-AS, the City of Huntington Beach and its visitors enjoy California's beaches and
the Pacific Ocean for recreational and commercial activities, all of which support our local
economy, and
WHERAS, our City's residents value our state's ocean and coastal waters, which provide
habitat to a vast array of wildlife. includim, fish, whales, sea turtles, and birds that depend on a
healthy and clean environment: and
WHEREAS, in California. hundreds of thousands ofjobs and billions of dollars of the
state's gross domestic product depend on clean water, oil-free beaches, and abundant fish and
wildlife: and
WHEREAS, offshore oil and gas drilling places coastal communities at economic and
ecological risk from oil spills and the pollution brought by routine drilling operations,
threatening the lives and livelihoods of small business owners; particularly commercial and
recreational fisherman: and
WHEREAS, a massive oil spill in 1969 off the coast of Santa Barbara fouled coastal
waters and caused catastrophic economic and environmental damage: and
WHEREAS, in May 2015, a pipeline ruptured near Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara
County and spilled oil into the Pacific Ocean, with oil reaching as far south as Orange County.
damaging wildlife, closing beaches. and impacting recreational and commercial activities: and
WHEREAS, a major spill off l-IUMington Beach in October 2021 dumped a significant
amount of oil into our coastal waters. resulting in beach closures, impacts to recreational and
commercial activities, and significant environmental and economic damage: and
WHEREAS, the State of California prohibits new oil and gas leasing in state waters due
to the unacceptably high risk of damage and disruption to the marine environment: and
WHEREAS, the Governor of California, the State Senate, the State Lands Commission,
and several cities, have taken a stand against new federal offshore oil and Las leases in the
Pacific Ocean, and several municipalities have called for a ban on offshore drilling: and
WHEREAS, expanding offshore drilling off the California coast will deepen the state's
dependence on fossil fuels and undermine its efforts to address climate change by reducing
greenhouse Las emissions and moving toward renewable energy.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Funtington Beach does- hereby
resolve as follows:
a) The City of Huntington Beach supports (1) a permanent ban on new offshore oil and
gas drilling, fracking, and other well stimulation in federal and state waters off the
California coast, and (2) no new federal oil and gas leasing in all U.S. waters,
including off the coast of California.
b) The Clerk shall forward a copy of this Resolution to U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Deb Flaaland, California Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein
and Ales Padilla, as well as U.S. Congressional and state representatives for
Huntington Beach and any other interested parties.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of . 2021.
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Manager City Attorney
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Moore, Tania
From: Frakes, Sandie
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2021 8:10 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Cc: Fikes, Cathy
Subject: FW: Drilling is Killing :(
From: Kimberley Hansler <kghansler@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:26 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Drilling is Killing :(
Dear City Council,
First I would like to thank our mayor, Kim Carr, for representing our beautiful city and keeping us
informed when others would not.
"Normal" offshore drilling operations release toxic pollution into the air and water affecting our day-
to-day living. All told, the oil drilling industry is responsible for 38% of all methane emissions (21
times more potent than carbon dioxide) in the United States.
One "minor" spill takes a substantial toll on our marine life and ecosystem and results in a loss of
fishing and tourism revenue. Millions Flock to Huntington Beach annually to enjoy our 10 miles of
uninterrupted coastline, needless to say, we rely heavily on tourism. Protecting the environment has
benefits beyond protecting our sea life and ecosystem. In California, investments in marine protection
and clean energy have bolstered the state's $25 million tourism and recreation economy and employs
nearly half a million residents.
Oftentimes "clean-up" does not actually reduce the amount of oil left in the ocean, but merely breaks
it into smaller particles that may actually make the oil more toxic for some ocean life and ease its
entry into the food chain.
I urge you all to please vote YES on the Moser-Carr Oil Drilling Ban (agenda item 36)
Best,
Kimberley Hansler
41 year downtown resident
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From: Frakes, Sandie
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2021 8:11 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Cc: Fikes, Cathy
Subject: FW: Offshore Oil Drilling
From:Tom Mike<toandmr@yahoo.com>
Sent:Saturday, October 16, 2021 6:00 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Offshore Oil Drilling
The Daily Pilot reported this week that the city coffers get approximately$632,000 per year in oil well license taxes and pipeline
franchise fees.
I doubt that amount gets anywhere near the amount lost by the residents and businesses of our city.
I urge you to look very closely at supporting a ban on offshore drilling.
Tom Mellott
714-848-7748
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From: Estanislau, Robin
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2021 1:07 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: OCC Academic Senate Proposed Resolution on Offshore Drilling
Robin Estanislou, CMC, City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach
714-536-5405
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Please consider the HB City Clerk's office for your passport needs!
From:Toledo,Julie <Julie.Toledo@surfcity-hb.org>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2021 11:49 AM
To: Estanislau, Robin<Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org>; Esparza, Patty<PEsparza@surfcity-hb.org>
Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: FW: OCC Academic Senate Proposed Resolution on Offshore Drilling
I received this from Mr. Lee Gordon about the resolution tonight from Carr and Moser. I sent him the attachment from
the agenda...
From: Lee W.Gordon <occhonors@vahoo.com>
Sent: Monday,October 18, 2021 11:42 AM
To: Beatriz Rodriguez Vaca<brodriRuezvaca@occ.cccd.edu>
Cc: Lee Gordon<IRofdon@occ.cccd.edu>
Subject:OCC Academic Senate Proposed Resolution on Offshore Drilling
I would like the following proposed "Sense of The Senate" resolution to be included in the email that will be
sent with the Agenda for the OCC Academic Senate meeting Oct. 26th.
It has been adapted from a resolution on the Agenda of this week's Huntington Beach City Council meeting.
"Resolution in support of a permanent ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling and
similar exploration activities off the Coast of California"
Whereas: The recent Southern California Oil Spill dumped thousands of gallons of oil throughout our waters -
fouling sensitive environmental habitats,damaging coastal infrastructure, and disrupting local industries that
rely on a healthy coastal environment. SUPPLEMENTAL
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Whereas While we understand that oil still plays a large role in our day-today lives; it is clear that local
communities of Coastal Orange County need to take a proactive stance to reduce their reliance on oil and
support more sustainable and safer forms of energy that will neither strain nor damage our environment.
Resolved that the Orange Coast College Academic Senate supports a statewide stance against new offshore oil
and gas drilling. fracking and other well stimulation activities in federal and state waters off the California
coast.
Further Resolved that The OCC Academic Senate also supports a ban against new federal oil and gas leasing
in all U.S. waters.
Lee Gordon
Academic Senate President
Orange Coast College
LGodon2OCC.cccd.edu
OCCHonors6D.yahoo.com
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Moore, Tania
From: Leslie Golson <lesliegolson@verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 7:53 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject Ban offshore drilling
I support the permanent ban on new offshore drilling and fracking.
Thank you for your leadership.
Leslie Golson
8462 Danbury Circle
Huntington Beach
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From: Mary Ellen Barnes <mees.barnes@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 8:24 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: City Council Mtg. 10.19.21 Agenda Item 36, 21-795 - Resolution to Permanently Ban All
New Oil and Gas Off ShoreDrilling
Dear Mayor Carr, Council Member Moser and Honorable City Council Members.
I applaud the proposed resolution and encourage each of you to vote to adopt without hesitation the
resolution to permanently ban all new oil and gas off-shore drilling. It is our duty to protect our marine
environment so that the shores of our beautiful Huntington Beach remain a healthy home for humans.
fish. birds, and all living creatures Huntington Beach's support is needed in both the House and the
Senate which currently have bills in subcommittee with the same goal as our resolution. If enough of
us say no to the continued destruction of our environment. we can stop it and save our beaches for
future generations
Sincerely.
Mary Ellen Barnes
8142 Foxhall Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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From: Rick Golson <rickgolson@verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:08 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: I support permanent ban on oil drilling
I fully support Mayor Carr and Councilwoman Moser's measure to ban offshore oil and gas drilling.
Christopher Golson
8462 Danbury
Huntington Beach, 92646
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From: Lisa Swanson <lisainlb@ymail.com>
sent Tuesday, October 19, 2021 11:1 S AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject 10/19/21 Agenda Item 36
Dear Mayor and City Council Members, thank you for your service to the community in response to the recent
oil spill. The impacts to our world renown beaches, and the businesses that are supported by them, were
tragic. 1 would like to express my support for Agenda Item 36 to adopt a resolution to protect our ocean and
coast from offshore oil drilling and exploration activities. By extending the resolution to all U. S. waters, the
City of Huntington Beach will demonstrate its commitment to more sustainable and safer forms of energy that
will be beneficial to our economy and our environment.
Regards,
Lisa Swanson
11 yr+ resident SE Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: Estanislau, Robin
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 11:37 AM
To: Moore, Tania
Subject: Fwd Support Agenda Item #36
Attachments: Agenda #36.pdf
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Begin forwarded message:
From: KC Fockler<kcsurthb@gmail.com>
Date: October 18, 2021 at 5:46:01 PM PDT
To: "Estanislau, Robin" <Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org>, "Carr, Kim" <Kim.Carr@surfcity-
hb.org>, "Moser,Natalie" <Natalie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org>, "Delgleize, Barbara"
<Barbara.Delgleize@surfcity-hb.org>, "Kalmick, Dan" <Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>,
"Posey, Mike" <Mike.Posey(a'surfcity-hb.org>. "Peterson, Erik" <Erik.Peterson@surfcity-
hb.org>, "Bolton, Rhonda" <Rhonda.Bolton@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Support Agenda Item #36
Honorable Mayor Carr and Distinguished Council Members,
1 am song 1 cannot be there tomorrow night to lend verbal support of Agenda Item #36: The
Moser-Carr Resolution Opposing NEW offshore Oil and Gas Leases, but I am writing to you in
the hopes that you can find a way to pass it and make it a reality.
If it passes, it will be a landmark...it will be the One Hundredth City Resolution from along the
West Coast. Our city can join 99 others in opposing New offshore drilling. To be fair. I am not
against the oil industry. I have friends and relatives in it,and it is viable and vital to the U.S. But
Drilling new wells, and erecting new rigs is a disaster to the environment and deadly to marine
life and that is a fact.
So please, Vote Yes on Agenda Item #36, and pass this Resolution so that we may have a cleaner
ocean in the future.
Thank you for all you do, SUPPLEMENTAL
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October 18. 2021
Honorable Mayor Carr and Distinguished Council Members.
I am sorry I cannot be there tomorrow night to lend verbal support of Agenda Item #36: The
Moser-Carr Resolution Opposing NEW offshore Oil and Gas Leases. but I am writing to you in
the hopes that you can find a way to pass it and make it a reality.
If it passes. it will be a landmark...it will be the One Hundredth City Resolution from along the
West Coast. Our city can join 99 others in opposing New offshore drilling. To be fair, I am not
against the oil industry. I have friends and relatives in it, and it is viable and vital to the U.S. But
Drilling new wells, and erecting new rigs is a disaster to the environment and deadly to marine
life and that is a fact.
So please, Vote Yes on Agenda Itcm #36. and pass this Resolution so that we may have a cleaner
ocean in the future.
Thank you for all you do.
Yours Truly.
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KC Rockler
"Carpe Diem"
Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 2:20 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Cc: Frakes, Sandie
Subject: FW: Agenda #36
From: Roberta Wynashe <rwynashe@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 19, 2021 2:05 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Agenda #36
Good Afternoon All.
I am reaching out to show my support for .Agenda #36. Moser-Carr Resolution to Ban New Offshore Drilling. I
am happy to see this on the agenda at the meeting tonight. I hope the Council will do the right thing and sign
the resolution.
Thank you for your time!
Roberta Wynashe
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 3:05 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Cc: Frakes, Sandie
Subject: FW: Support of 10/19/21 Agenda Item 36
From: H Meyers<hmeybsan@verizon.net>
Sent:Tuesday, October 19, 2021 2:28 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Support of 10/19/21 Agenda Item 36
My name is Hildy Meyers, and I am a resident of Huntington Beach. I thank Mayor Carr and Councilwoman
Moser for proposing and urge all Council members to vote in favor of agenda item 36:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF I IUNTINGTON BEACH PROTECTING
OUR OCEAN AND COAST FROM OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND EXPLORATION
ACTIVITIES
In fact. I would like to see the Council go further and call for a ban on all drilling. current and future.
Thank you,
I-lildy Meyers
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Moore, Tania
From: Estanislau, Robin
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 4:56 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW. Agenda Item a36
Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach
714-536-5405
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From:jreed648@gmail.com <jreed648@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 4:05 PM
To: Estanislau, Robin <Robin.Estanislau @surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Agenda Item #36
Dear City of HB City Council,
I am passionate about the environment, and am looking to see our community thrive while supporting the natural
world. I am writing to show support of item #36 on the Agenda for October 19, 2021. We need you to VOTE YES on
The Moser-Carr Resolution that opposes new offshore drilling and gas leases, and that will help protect our coast
forever. VOTE YES on #36!
Best Regards,
Joe
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Moore, Tania
From: Leslie Manderscheid <Imande@sbcglobal net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 4:43 PM
To: sup plementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: Surfrider Foundation - Newport Beach Chapter
Subject: Comments to HB City Council Meeting 10/19/2021
To Whom It May Concern
I vehemently oppose California offshore oil drilling. I support the Surfrider Foundation as the non-governmental
organization liaison working directly with US Coast Guard, CA Dept of Fish & Wildlife and local government
After attending the Huntington Beach Airshow on October 1, 2021, 1 was deeply dismayed to hear reports that
on Saturday. October 2nd that more than 100.000 gallons of oil spilled when a pipeline broke approximately 4
miles off the coast of Huntington Beach near an offshore drilling platform owned by Amplify Energy The spill
resulted in a 13-mile wide oil slick off Orange County. California, roughly the same size as the spill that hit
Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara in 2015
This accident is yet another stark reminder of how dangerous and dirty offshore oil and gas drilling can be It
will take many more days, weeks and years to identify, respond and rectify the damage caused by this spill.
Amplify Energy must be forced to comply with the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act and immediately
mitigate ecological harm after this spill and prevent future spills by implementing effective spill prevention &
early detection All appropriate local County. regional State and Federal agencies must act to hold the
polluters accountable
I urge the City of Huntington Beach to oppose & prohibit offshore drilling in Pacific coastal waters
Leslie Manderscheid
Member of Surfrider Foundation
PO Box 10684
Newport Beach, CA 92658
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