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Resolution 11316CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 11316 DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 4 THROUGH 10, 1987, AS CALIFORNIA'S "COASTWEEK" AND OCTOBER 10, 1987, AS "ADOPT -A -BEACH COASTAL CLEANUP DAY" WHEREAS, the State of California has a varied coastline of sandy beaches, rocky shores, productive estuaries, marshes, and tidal flats, urban areas, and harbors; and WHEREAS, the coast and the Bay shoreline provide a rich scenic, recreational, cultural, natural, and historical heritage; and WHEREAS, the natural resources of the coastal zone are among California's most important economic resources; and WHEREAS, the marine and estuarine environments are two of the most valuable resources for recreation, tourism, fishing, and other water - related industries; and WHEREAS, the City of Alameda is strongly committed to the wise management of the shoreline to ensure that the environmental and economic value of the Bay as part of the coastal zone will be sustained; and WHEREAS, George Gadsby coordinated a Clean -Up The Beach Day in Alameda on May 31, 1987 and the City is continuing efforts with the East Bay Regional Park District to keep the beach litter free; and WHEREAS, preserving the productivity and quality of coastal and estuarine resources requires public awareness and support and an understanding that protection of the Bay and coast is a responsibility shared by individual citizens, the business community, and public institutions; and WHEREAS, national "Coastweek" will be held from September 19 through October 10, 1987; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Alameda that said Council hereby recognizes and supports the designation of the week of October 4 through 10, 1987, as California's " Coastweek" and October 10, 1987, as "Adopt -A -Beach Coastal Cleanup Day." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that individual citizens, businesses, private groups, and public institutions are encouraged to observe these events and to participate in appropriate activities designed to promote healthy and productive coastal and Bay environments for the people of Alameda, California, and the nation. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on the 6th of October, 1987, by the following vote to wit: AYES: Councilmembers Camicia, Haugner, Monsef, Thomas and President Corica - 5. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this 7th day of October, 1987. City Cl rk of the City of Alameda