RES-10724 South Coast Air Quality Management District RuleRESOLUTION NO. 10724
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE URGING THE BOARD OF THE
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT (SCAQMD) TO HONOR THE RULE OF
LOCAL CONTROL AND ALLOW EACH AGENCY
THE ABILITY TO REGULATE PLACEMENT AND
CONTROL OF FIRE RINGS WITHIN ITS
JURISDICTION.
WHEREAS, the SCAQMD has proposed an amendment to Rule 444 which, if
approved, will add beaches to the list of prohibited areas for open fire burning on a state-
wide prohibition; and
WHEREAS, it is well known that visitors, tourists, and residents are drawn to the
California coast for personal and family recreation, surfing and water sports, iconic piers, and
unforgettable sunsets; and
WHEREAS, the City of Orange recognizes the importance for each beach community
to maintain their own local control in regulating their City with local ordinances; and
WHEREAS, beach bonfires are a safe and inexpensive recreational activity and are
enjoyed by all the members of our community, regardless of socioeconomic class; and
WHEREAS, beach communities within the jurisdiction of the SCAQMD have
different needs and they should each be given the opportunity to individually make their own
decisions prior to a complete blanketed ban on open burning in fire rings; and
WHEREAS, beach attractions, such as bonfires, result in optimum economic and
community activity, from gatherings of family and friends, beach barbecues, community
events, and beach sports, and much more; and
WHEREAS, Orange County boasts numerous fire rings available on the city and state
beaches for nightly bonfires, a favorite activity among locals, visitors, and international
tourists; and
WHEREAS, the City of Orange supports each beach city's interests and encourages
the SCAQMD to allow each jurisdiction to decide what is best for its own communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Orange strongly supports the Rule of Local Control and allowing each City the ability to
regulate within its jurisdiction as appropriate for each community.
FURTHERMORE, the City Council of the City of Orange strongly opposes the South
Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) proposed amended Rule 444,
prohibiting open burning on beaches on a mandatory State -wide basis.
ADOPTED this 25 day of June, 2013
Teresa E. mith, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST.
Mary E. , City Clerk, Cit range
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 25 day of June, 2013, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN (RECUSED): COUNCILMEMBERS: Bilodeau
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Mary E/-Mu, City Clerk, Cit of Orange
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