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