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RESOLUTION NO. 3642
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ENDORSING THE CONSERVATION
FRAMEWORK OF THE AMERICAN LAND CONSERVANCY AND
HEARST CORPORATION
WHEREAS. The Hearst Ranch represents one of the most significant conservation
opportunities in the nation-nearly 128 square miles of rugged shorelines. rolling
grasslands. craggy peaks and classic California working cattle ranch landscape; and
WHEREAS. The Hearst Corporation ("Hearst") and the American Land Conservancy
("ALC") have agreed to a Conservation Framework for the entire 82,000 acre ranch
based upon input from meetings with over 1000 individuals-including community
residents and representatives from more than 50 state. local and federal agencies and
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Framework is based on the following mutual goals of
ALC and Hearst:
. Protect natural and scenic resources;
. Permanently increase public access west of Highway 1;
. Ensure continued agricultural operations;
. Provide fair compensation for restricting development; and
WHEREAS. the elements of the Conservation Framework are:
. Eliminate New Resorts: No golf course or resort development at San Simeon Point,
no Visitors-Center hotel, no Equestrian Center hotel at Pico Creek and no new areas
for resort development would be created;
. Limit Old San Simeon Villaae To Julia Moraan's Vision: Permanently restrict any
plans in Old San Simeon Village to new local and visitor-serving uses, including
existing buildings and limited, historically consistent infill buildings inspired by Julia
Morgan's recently rediscovered vision. with no more than 100 rooms;
. Provide Permanent Public Access to Coastline: New public access to include 18
miles of new California Coastal Trail running the entire length of the property on the
west side of scenic Highway 1 and offering permanent public access to the
coastline;
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. East Side Conservation/Aaricultural Easement: Preservation of the working
landscape of the historical agricultural operations which would ensure long-term
viability of the ranch, while protecting the natural resources; and
. Reduce Potential Residential DeveloDment: Limitation of new owner homesites to
27 on the interior of the 82,000 acre Ranch. Impose siting and access guidelines to
recognize sensitive environmental resource areas and respect existing public views.
No new homesites would be located west of Highway 1; and
WHEREAS, the conservation framework would balance continued agricultural
operations, protect natural and scenic resources and increase public access to 18 miles
of pristine California coastline.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby endorses the conservation framework and urges ALC and Hearst to
complete their good faith negotiations for a detailed conservation transaction consistent
with the Conservation Framework.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby
urges funding sources, including the state of California and federal government, to
recognize Hearst Ranch as a significant conservation opportunity and provide funding to
make it a reality.
On motion of Council Member Runels, seconded by Council Member Costello, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Runels, Costello, Dickens, Lubin and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted on this 14th day of January, 2003.
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ATTEST:
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TMORE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESI
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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S'tiV. ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
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RESOLUTION NO. 3642
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, Director of Administrative Services/Deputy City Clerk of
the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that Resolution No. 3642 is a true, full,
and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a special meeting of
the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 14th day of January, 2003.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 17th
day of January, 2003.
E MORE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESI
DEPUTY CITY CLERK