Bill Text: CA ACR52 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Chaptered

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Bill Title: State beaches: fire rings.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-18)

Status: (Passed) 2013-06-20 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 52, Statutes of 2013. [ACR52 Detail]

Download: California-2013-ACR52-Chaptered.html

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BILL NUMBER: ACR 52	CHAPTERED
	BILL TEXT

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER  52
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  JUNE 20, 2013
	ADOPTED IN SENATE  JUNE 10, 2013
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY  MAY 23, 2013
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  MAY 23, 2013

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Members Allen and Mansoor
   (Coauthors: Assembly Members Achadjian, Alejo, Ammiano, Atkins,
Bigelow, Bloom, Blumenfield, Bocanegra, Bradford, Brown, Buchanan,
Ian Calderon, Campos, Chau, Chávez, Chesbro, Conway, Cooley, Dahle,
Daly, Dickinson, Donnelly, Fong, Fox, Beth Gaines, Garcia, Gatto,
Gomez, Gorell, Gray, Hagman, Hall, Harkey, Roger Hernández,
Jones-Sawyer, Levine, Linder, Maienschein, Medina, Melendez, Morrell,
Mullin, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, Nestande, Olsen, Pan, Perea, V. Manuel
Pérez, Quirk, Quirk-Silva, Rendon, Salas, Stone, Wagner, Weber,
Wilk, Williams, and Yamada)

                        APRIL 23, 2013

   Relative to state beaches.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 52, Allen. State beaches: fire rings.
   This measure would recognize the tradition and cultural
significance of fire rings on state beaches as part of California's
recreational and community activity, and beach lifestyle. This
measure would support the protection of California's beaches, access
to those beaches, and important traditions that are integral to the
state's culture and beach lifestyle, such as fire rings.



   WHEREAS, It is well known that visitors, tourists, and residents
are drawn to the California coast for personal and family recreation,
surfing and water sports, iconic piers, and unforgettable sunsets;
and
   WHEREAS, An important beach attraction is the time-honored
tradition of a beach bonfire in a fire ring that California residents
and visitors enjoy as the sun goes down over a perfect California
beach evening; and
   WHEREAS, Beach bonfires are a safe and inexpensive recreational
activity and are enjoyed by all the members of our community,
regardless of socioeconomic class; and
   WHEREAS, Beach attractions result in optimum economic and
community activity, from gatherings of family and friends, beach
barbecues, community events, and beach sports, and much more; and
   WHEREAS, Fire rings are usually large cement rings in the sand to
build your very own bonfire, though in places such as Oceano Dunes
Vehicle Recreation Area and its beach where cars can drive right on
the beach in Grover Beach, you can pull your car onto the sand and
simply set the wood out on the beach and light it, or dig your own
fire ring; and
   WHEREAS, Many state beaches offer fire rings to campsite guests as
part of their camping fee, while some provide them for free; and
   WHEREAS, Of 108 state parks, 29 allow fire rings for beach
vacationers and visitors (excluding camping); and
   WHEREAS, In Orange County, there are more than 600 fire rings
available on the city and state beaches for nightly bonfires, a
favorite activity among locals, visitors, and international tourists;
and
   WHEREAS, The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors
maintains fire rings at Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey; and
   WHEREAS, The California Coastal Commission Staff Report of October
22, 2012, at page 10 stated, "Beach fire rings are a unique
recreational facility for which there is no substitution."; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature supports the protection of
California's beaches, access to those beaches, and important
traditions that are integral to our culture and beach lifestyle, such
as fire rings; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.