HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 89-053 N.C.S. 02/21/1989r~. .I Resolution No. 89-53 NC.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF GRANT APPLICATION BY
URBAN CREEKS COUNCIL FOR STREAM RESTORATION GRANT
FROM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
WHEREAS, the' Urban Creeks Council (Roland Hauck Chapter) and People
Who Care citizens group requested co-sponsorship by the City of Petaluma
for a grant-funded project to protect, restore, and enhance Thompson
Creek, an urban tributary to the Petaluma River; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Water Resources assists communities
in reducing streambank and watershed instability and encourages
stewardship and maintenance of streams by the community through the
Stream Restoration Program; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Petaluma to protect and enhance
stream and river areas; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City to improve public access to and use
of streams and river areas; and
WHEREAS, the work proposed by Urban Creeks Council will coordinate well
with the enhancement program to be undertaken by Petaluma People
Services Center/Job Employment Training Services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed stream study, restoration, and enhancement of
Thompson Creek are categorically exempt from further environmental review
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Sections
13305 (Minor Alterations to Land) , 15306 (Information Collection) , 15307 and
15308 (Actions for Protection of Natural Resources and Environment) ; and
WHEREAS, the City will be involved with the Urban Creeks Council in
preparing a scope of work, requests for proposals, and hiring of a
hydraulic/hydrologic consultant;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma, as
co-sponsors with the Urban Creeks Council, supports the Thompson Creek
grant application and encourages the Department of Water Resources to
provide the grants necessary to complete the project.
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Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approv to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (~;~)x($l~ meeting ~--~
on the ..21st.......... day of ............February ...................... 19.89., by the ~~:{~
following vote:
Cit Attorney
AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Balshaw, Vice Mayor Da ,
Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: on
ATTEST: -.. ................. . ..........•~- ---...--......-......~'..'.....~_ ..-.......- :....---.................... . ---~----.................._........-.-...-.-..
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