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CC 2014-01-28 Items Rec'd at Mtg avid. 1-23- 14/ C10 city of Sari 11,11S OB1SpOg'"�' Il% ) Y1 �1 - , Il .,, tr •\ OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL T - ' (/J* 0/ s O� 990 Palm Street • San Luis Obispo,CA 93401-3249 ■ 805/781-7119 January 14, 2014 VIA FACSIMILE 805-781-1350 Board of Supervisors County of San Luis Obispo County Government Center, Room D-430 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Re: Hydraulic Fracturing(Fracking) Dear Supervisors: I write on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo to express our concerns of hydraulic fracturing("fracking") and its potential environmental effects, including contamination of ground water, depletion of fresh water, risks to air quality, noise pollution, the migration of gases and hydraulic fracturing chemicals to the surface, surface contamination from spills and flow- back, and the health effects of these. The City of San Luis Obispo's code does not permit drilling within City limits. However, the adverse health and environmental effects of fracking activity in the unincorporated areas are potentially far reaching, as a result of our shared resources, water, air, roadways and fault line. The City Council,on behalf of its citizens, calls on the County Board of Supervisors to take a proactive approach in adopting a countywide prohibition on fracking that protects the health and quality of life of all of our residents. Thank you for your considerations to this very important issue. Sincerely, 1an Marx Mayor cc: City Council Dan Buckshi Rita Neal