REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager
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Consideration of the Environmental Sustainability Board's Recommendation to Participate in the Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Communities Pilot Program
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Statement of Issue:
Surfrider Foundation (Surfrider) recently launched its Ocean Friendly Communities (OFC) pilot program, which recognizes cities that demonstrate a long-term commitment to being stewards of the ocean, coast, and other natural resources within their communities. Surfrider introduced the OFC to the Environmental and Sustainability Board (ESB) to gauge the City's potential interest in serving as the inaugural member of this pilot program. On June 14, 2023, the ESB voted to recommend the OFC to the City Council for consideration. Participating in the OFC would have the City engage in a certain number of short- and long-term initiatives to help preserve and enhance the City's natural resources, which are major contributors to Huntington Beach's quality of life and economic strength. Ongoing participation is voluntary, and the City may dis-enroll without any penalties or obligations.
Financial Impact:
There is no fiscal impact at this time. Any OFC initiatives that require additional funding will be brought before the City Council for approval per the City's purchasing policies.
Recommended Action:
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Approve participation in the Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Communities Pilot Program.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action, and provide alternate direction.
Analysis:
Founded in 1984 in Southern California, Surfrider is a non-profit organization "dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves, and beaches, for all people." Currently the Foundation maintains o...
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