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 26th day of February, 2002.

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry (Mayor)

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None

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