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Seaside Council votes unanimously to oppose new federal offshore oil and gas leasing
Summary
The City Council adopted a resolution opposing inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off California in the federal 5‑year National OCS leasing program, citing local climate and coastal protection goals; the vote was unanimous.
Council member Garcia Arizola introduced a council‑requested resolution opposing inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of California in the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) leasing program.
City Manager summarized federal OCS process and said the proposed resolution aligns with the City of Seaside’s environmental and sustainability goals. Public commenters spoke in favor of protecting the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the coastal economy. The city attorney confirmed the item followed proper agenda procedures and public notice requirements.
Council discussed the item, noted the city’s Climate Action Plan and coastal protection commitments, and voted unanimously to adopt the resolution opposing new offshore leasing in California’s coastal waters.
Staff will transmit the adopted resolution to appropriate federal and state representatives and post the action to the city website.
