HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-26 - RESOLUTIONS - CA SPACE AUTHORITY (2)RESOLUTION NO. 02-25
A RESOLUTION:OFTHE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
COMMENDING THE CALIFORNIA SPACE AUTHORITY FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN
PROMOTING THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, large clusters of space enterprise manufacturers have settled in
California thereby -making this state one of the few in the nation with the end-to-end
capabilities of research and design, manufacture, launch, and systems management; and
WHEREAS, our community has long benefited from the jobs and economic growth
that has occurred due to a prosperous space enterprise climate in California and we boast
today approximately 2,500 jobs in our community associated with space enterprise; and
WHEREAS, growth in space enterprise services such as global positioning systems,
remote sensing and satellite imaging continues to evolve from an industry dominated by
governmental contracts to one that is commercially -driven and project oriented, our
community is certain to build upon our economic foundation as new markets are created by
the demands of consumers; and
WHEREAS, in 1967, at least 40 countries and 18 states are eagerly competing for a
share of the expansion of the worldwide space market, thereby creating competition to our
community in its ability to retain and grow the estimated 20 space enterprise businesses
located within the City limits; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the California Space Authority is to promote and
strengthen the aerospace industry throughout California, beginning at the local level, and
carrying that mission to its extreme end at the State and Federal level.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby
support the development of space enterprise consistent with prudent environmental
sensitivity and minimal regulation in order to retain and grow the prestige, jobs and
associated economic benefits of a robust space enterprise community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Santa Clarita commends the California
Space Authority for its efforts to foster and maintain space enterprise in our community
and throughout the State of California and that their continued efforts to educate policy
makers and elected officials be supported for the economic betterment and diversification of
the entire state.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2e day of February, 2002.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify _
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the.26th day of February, 2002, by the
following:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
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