Feb 1989 NEW EPA WETLANDS DETERMINATION: 927 ACRES

May 1989 COALITION CONCEPT PLAN After 6 months of meetings to evaluate various alternatives, the Coalition formulates the Coalition Plan: Wetlands/ESHS/Open Space of 1,105 acres with a minimum l,000 acres wetlands, no navigable entrance or marina or Huntington Harbour connection, no commercial development, and fewer homes than originally planned. BCPC will continue meeting, develop the Wetlands Restoration Plan and form a non-profit conservancy.

July 1989 PHILLIPS MOTION TO DISMISS AMIGOS LAWSUIT In February Phillips Oil asks the court to dismiss Amigos case. In July Judge Rylersdam rules against Phillips motion. Amigos case can now proceed to trial.

Aug 1989 AMIGOS MOTION FILED IN SUPERIOR COURT Amigos file a motion against Signal and Phillips to declare the 1973 Land Trade unconstitutional because it violates Calif Constitution which prohibits conveyance of tidelands to private parties. They await trial.

September 1989 AMIGOS LAWSUIT SETTLED The Amigos settle the lawsuit out of court since many of its goals were reached through the Coalition.


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