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

WHEREAS, as growth in space enterprise services such as global positioning systems, remote sensing end satellite imaging continues to evolve from an industiy 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, 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 the South Bay in its ability to retain and grow space enterprise businesses; and

WHEREAS, in addition to the jobs and revenues created by space enterprise in our community, we recognize that we host impressive educational facilities, faculties, technical education and training programs all poised to assume a vigorous proactive role in promoting and addressing space enterprise needs throughout the state.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach hereby supports 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 and the development of new services provided therefrom.

SECTION 2. The City of Manhattan Beach commends the California Space Authority for its efforts to foster and maintain space enterprise in the South Bay 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.

SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall make this Resolution reasonably available for public inspection within thirty (30) days of the date this Resolution is adopted.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

Adopted June 18, 2002.

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