HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10932 supporting Measure G-18 - Protect Our Water, Air, and Land: Ban Fracking and OilRESOLUTION NO. 10932 (2018 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING MEASURE G-18: PROTECT OUR
WATER, AIR, AND LAND: BAN FRACKING AND OIL EXPANSION IN
SLO COUNTY INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, groundwater is a fundamental resource and the protection of its quantity and
quality a primary responsibility of all levels of government; and
WHEREAS, expanded or intensified petroleum extraction would significantly increase
the demands on the County's limited water supplies; and
WHEREAS, the wastewater and chemicals from petroleum operations could contaminate
San Luis Obispo County's surface water, groundwater, and soil through improper storage or
disposal, surface spills, or accidents, which could have devastating impacts on agriculture, the
local economy, and residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the County and the incorporated cities therein plan to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and stimulate local businesses and the economy by supporting new renewable energy
development; and
WHEREAS, expansion and intensification of petroleum extraction operations, which are
non-renewable and carbon -emitting, contradict and impede these goals; and
WHEREAS, climate change poses serious risks to San Luis Obispo County and the
incorporated cities therein; and
WHEREAS, limiting additional fossil fuel extraction is a critical action required to achieve
State of California and local greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; and
WEHREAS, this Initiative does not prohibit routine maintenance of existing petroleum
extraction operations, wastewater disposal, or the exercise of any vested right, and therefore, will
not substantially impact existing petroleum extraction jobs nor County taxes on such operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Action. The City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby supports
the Measure G-18: Protect Our Water, Air, and Land: Ban Fracking and Oil Expansion in SLO
County Initiative on the November 6, 2018 ballot.
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SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that
the above actions do not constitute a project, as defined by the California Environmental Quality
Act and is not subject to environmental review.
Upon motion of Council Member Rivoire, seconded by Vice Mayor Christianson, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Gomez, Pease and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 21 st day c
ATTEST:
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my and and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this a`Ot day of
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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