HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 9056RESOLUTION NO. 9056
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GOVERNOR'S FOUR POINT BEAUTIFICATION
PROGRAM FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the grandeur statues of the California
State Tree, the Redwoods of national fame are fast disap-
pearing due to logging operations, fading out a heritage
right of our future generations, and.
WHEREAS, the Lake Tahoe recreational area, nation-
ally renowned, is subject to destruction unless immediate
preservation is undertaken, and.
WHEREAS, the large influx of population to the State
of California has demanded an explosion in the development of
all phases of construction, utilizing all available vacant
lands, and
WHEREAS, areas for parks, recreation activities,
open space, and fresh water areas for fish and game are fast
disappearing in San Diego •County for enjoyment of the citizens
of the San Diego Metropolitan area, creating a critical re-
quirement for preservation of sufficient facilities to meet
the needs of the future generations, and.
WHEREAS, the National City Park and. Recreation Ad-
visory Board and the Planning Commission have recommended.
that the City Council support the Governor's Beautification
Program as proposed. by Governor Brown at the 1966 Governor's
Conference on California Beautification;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of
National City, California, does hereby resolve as follows:
1. That the Governor of the State of California
use all powers of his office to protect andpreserve the
California State Tree, the Redwoods, through the establish-
ment of State Parks or requesting the President of the United
States to establish National Parks of certain Redwood areas
in California.
2. That the Governor of the State of California
undertake a program to preserve and protect the Lake Tahoe
recreational area from pollution by excessive sewerage from
the Lake Tahoe Basin.
3. That the State of California commence immediately
to undertake an extensive program for park development through-
out the State of California with special consideration given
the San Diego County area.
4. That the Governor initiate a State Annual
Award Program for outstanding achievement in beautification
on the part of any city, organization, developer, andcitizen,
layman or professional.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of January, 1966.
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