HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/1993, C-1 - JOINT RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE CITIES OF MORRO BAY AND SAN LUIS OBISPO ACTIVELY PROMOTING THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE MORROS AND DECLARING THAT THE MORROS SHOULD BE NOMINATED AS THE FIRST SAN LUIS OB 011��►�IIIII�IIpn �npll city of San LUIS OBI Spo MEQ:N . 3
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT n'"' NUMBER: /
From: John Dunn, City Administrative 21'
Subject: Joint Resolution by the County Obispo and the
Cities of Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo actively promoting
the protection and preservation of the Morros and declaring
that the Morros should be nominated as the first San Luis
Obispo County regional landmark
CAO RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the joint resolution of the three agencies relating to the
protection and the preservation of the Morros
Back rg ound
Attached is the resolution prepared by Supervisor Bud Laurent and provided to us by the
Sierra Club. Consideration and adoption of this resolution is absolutely consistent with the
long-term policy direction of the City of San Luis Obispo to protect open space and scenic
areas in our immediate environs to preserve our replaceable natural area amenities.
As noted by the attached correspondence relating to the California Wildlife, Coastal and
Parks Initiative sponsored by the Planning and Conservation League,if this initiative,similar
to Proposition 70 of 1988, were to pass, then a portion of the funds would be allocated to
San Luis Obispo County for property acquisition, including the Morros.
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Work on including the Morros in the California Parks and Wildlife Initiative has been going
on for at least the last two years.
Action on this resolution is strongly recommended to you. At this point there are no known
cost implications to the City of San Luis Obispo.
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RESOLUTION NO. (1993 Series)
JOINT RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF.SAN LUIS OBISPO
AND THE CITIES OF MORRO BAY AND SAN LUIS OBISPO
WHEREAS, the chain of ancient volcanic peaks knpwn as the Morros is a unique
geological formation and dominate the region between the cities of San Luis Obispo and
Morro Bay by their spectacular natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, the Morros have a universally acknowledged scenic value which
contributes significantly to one of the largest industries in San Luis Obispo County, namely
the tourist industry, by providing a unique open space backdrop to, and scenic corridor
between the cities; and
WHEREAS,the special beauty of the Morros was honored by the original inhabitants
of this region and was noted as far back as 1542 by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo, the earliest
European explorer to this region; and
WHEREAS, the Morros are the most prominent and one of the most popular
regional landmarks in San Luis Obispo County; and
WHEREAS, the Morros are still mostly in open space and relatively undeveloped,
due to the responsible stewardship of the land by private and public landowners; and
WHEREAS, the Morros provide a unique habitat for a variety of animal, bird and
plant species and have significant aesthetic, educational and historical value; and
WHEREAS, the entire chain of Morros should be preserved as much as possible in
its natural state, while respecting the rights of private property owners; and
WHEREAS, if not protected from development and/or overuse by the public,
through the cooperative effort of the entities signing this joint resolution, the irreplaceable
values of the Morros will be severely impaired and lost forever to future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors, County
of San Luis Obispo, State of California and the cities of Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo,
will actively promote the protection and preservation of the MORROS,while respecting the
rights of private property owners. Furthermore, San Luis Obispo County and the two cities
wish to establish a method of recognizing 'Regional Landmarks", and declare that the
Morros should be nominated as the first San Luis Obispo County Regional Landmark.
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Upon motion of ,seconded by and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 11993.
City of San Luis Obispo
By
Mayor Peg Pinard
ATTEST:
City Clerk Diane R. Gladwell
County of San Luis Obispo
By
Chairman Harry Ovitt
City of Morro Bay
By
Mayor
APPROVED:
City A ' 'strative Officer
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California Wildlife, Coastal and Parks Initiative
A Project of The Planning and Conservation League
Dear Friend,
I'm writing to you today with an amazing offer: every dollar that you contribute
could preserve $2,500 worth of natural land in California.
Sound like hocus-pocus? A new "pyramid" scheme? Some new junk mail con-game?
None of the above!
I'm writing to ask for your support of the new California Wildlife, Coastal and
Parks (CALPAW 194) Initiative. This is a statewide campaign to place a bond act on
the June 1994 ballot to purchase and permanently protect almost $2 billion worth of
wildlife and native plant habitat, vital park and natural lands, cultural and
historical sites, trails and key areas along the California coast.
We expect the campaign to pass the California Wildlife, Coastal and Parks
Initiative to cost about $800,000. That means that every dollar that You contribute
to the campaign could preserve $2,500 worth of land!
1We can win this exciting new initiative -- with your help. Five years ago we
organized the coalition that qualified and passed Proposition 70, which won more than
65% of the vote statewide.
Proposition 70 is one initiative that has accomplished exactly what it set out to
do: more than 200,000 acres of critical natural and park lands, wildlife habitat, and
Tey areas along the California coast that were in danger of being lost to development
have been purchased and protected in their natural splendor forever.
Californians voted overwhelmingly for Proposition 70 because we know it is not a
"luxury" to protect our wildlife, coast and parks. It is vital to our quality of
life. We'll leave more to future generations than crowded freeways and urban decay.
The need to protect our natural lands is even greater than it was five years ago,
when we passed Proposition 70. That's why we've launched the CALPAW '94 Initiative.
Unless we act now, we will lose forever some of our most important and majestic
natural lands and heritage in California. These areas are rapidly being turned into
subdivisions and shopping centers, high-rises and highways, industrial parks and
parking lots. Or being lost to timber overcutting, mining and waste dumping.
Lands purchased through the new CALPAW '94 initiative will be permanently protected.
The color map that I have enclosed shows You exactly where the more than 400 of
California's most important natural areas that are specifically written into the text
of the initiative are located. Some examples include:
* The Santa Monica Mountains, one of the few truly undeveloped areas
remaining in the Los Angeles area;
* Bay Area wetlands, Mount Diablo and the Bay Ridge Trail ;
* The San Dieguito River, a beautiful natural area in San Diego
that will otherwise soon be lost to development; /
* Monterey Bay State Seashore, one of the world's most spectacular
stretches of coastline; kd •
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* The Laguna Greenbelt in Orange County;
* The South Fork of the American River canyon east of Sacramento -- the most
popular rafting river in the nation;
* The Coachella Nountains in Riverside County.
In addition to the more than 400 specific areas that have been designated in the
initiative, there are provisions for grants to local organizations and agencies to
expand local parks and open space, protect urban streams and fund urban tree-planting,
build new trails, provide recreational facilities for at-risk youth, and protect
archaeological and historical resources. CALPAW '94 also includes funds to be used by
state agencies for programs throughout California. Here are a few examples:
* Coastal Conservancy: More than three hundred fifty million dollars for coastal
protection, restoration, and access projects along the entire coast.
* Wildlife Conservation Board: More than four hundred seventy-five million dollars
to acquire and improve wildlife habitat throughout the state, including many
projects to buy habitat occupied by rare and endangered species, to protect
wetlands, and to protect salmon and steelhead trout streams.
* State Parks System: Expansion of many of our best known and loved state parks,
to prevent development from ruining land that must be protected to make the parks
whole. Some of the most outstanding examples of State Parks that are included:
the Redwood Park System, Anza Borrego, Point Mugu, South Yuba River, Big Basin
and Castle Rock,, Point Lobos, Mt. Diablo, East Bay Shoreline and many others.
The Wildlife, Coastal and Parks Initiative is needed because the State Legislature
and governor have repeatedly failed to provide sufficient funds to protect our
wildlife, parks and coast.
Hundreds of organizations, thousands of volunteers and contributors, and millions
of voters throughout our state joined together to pass Proposition 70 five years ago.
The CALPAW '94 initiative is already supported by the Sierra Club, The Planning and
Conservation League, The Nature Conservancy and the National Audubon Society.
Can we count on Your support for the new Wildlife, Coastal and Parks Initiative?
Since we must raise $800,000 for this initiative to win, your contribution of $25,
$359 $50, $100 or more to the CALPAW initiative is vital for us to run the best
possible campaign to win.
In deciding how much to contribute, just remember:
Every dollar that You contribute to this campaign may
result in $2.500 worth of natural land being preserved!
We have the opportunity right now to forever protect thousands of acres of our most
cherished natural lands in California. Please join with me in making the most of this
opportunity by making a contribution today.
With the stroke of your pen you can be a part of this historic effort. I look
forward to hearing from you. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jeeral
Campaign Director
P.S. -- I hope you'll agree that the new Wildlife, Coastal and Parks Initiative is
worthy of your support with agenerous contribution today. It is a small investment
that could pay off handsomely for you, your children and future generations. Thanks!
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