HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-41 - Opposing Sale Closure and/or Relocation of OC Fair & Event Center by State of CARESOLUTION NO. 09-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE SALE,
CLOSURE AND/OR RELOCATION OF THE ORANGE
COUNTY FAIR AND EVENT CENTER BY THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California proposes measures to allow
the state to take better advantage of its real estate assets in order to balance the state
budget and improve government efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the Governor has determined that utilizing state assets, along with
reducing the state workforce and making government more efficient through various
measures will help achieve savings within state government and reduce the multi -billion
dollar budget deficit; and
WHEREAS, the Governor is proposing the sale of seven, state-owned properties
to reduce the budget deficit by over $1 billion; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Fair and Event Center (OCFEC) is among the
seven state-owned properties listed in the Governor's proposal, with the others being
Cal Expo, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Ventura County Fairgrounds, Los Angeles Coliseum,
San Quentin State Prison and the Cow Palace; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa opposes sale for redevelopment, closure
and/or relocation of the OCFEC by the Governor for many reasons; and
WHEREAS, the OCFEC is a major entertainment, recreational, cultural and
educational asset to Orange County with over 100 events held there annually
supporting cultural and non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed sale of the OCFEC is extremely short-sighted in that
the OCFEC and the weekend Orange County Marketplace provide employment to
thousands of individuals of all ages, nurture small business development, and promote
the transaction of business which, in turn, greatly assists the local and state economy
and generates incomes tax proceeds of over $180 million to the state; and
WHEREAS, resounding opposition by an outpouring of public response to the
California Performance Review in 2004 sent a clear message to the State Legislature
and the Governor and the City of Costa Mesa believes the current proposal will be met
with similar public reaction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based on the preceding, the City
Council hereby opposes the Governor's proposal to sell the Orange County Fair and
Event Center and also opposes any proposals by the State to relocate or close the
facility in order to reduce the state's budget deficit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council encourages its residents and
members of the business community to contact the Governor and members of the State
Legislature and demand they remove the Orange County Fair and Event Center from
the proposed list of state properties to be sold.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor,
Mayor Pro Tem, any member of the City Council and City staff to represent the City's
position on this matter.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be submitted to the
Governor and State Legislative representatives.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2009.
Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie olcik, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, JULIE FOLCIK, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 09-41 and was duly
passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting
held on the 2nd day of June, 2009, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MANSOOR, LEECE, BEVER, FOLEY, MONAHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 3rd day of June, 2009.
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JULI OLCIK, CITY CLERK
(SEAL)