HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 89-052 N.C.S. 02/21/1989Resolution No. ga-52 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA IN SUPPORT
TO THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR GRANT FUNDS
TO PREPARE A RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT PLAN FOR THE
PETALUMA RIVER, PETALUMA MARSH, AND ELLIS CREEK
WHEREAS, areas along the Petaluma River between the Petaluma Marina
(now under construction) and the City-owned spoils disposal site have
General Plan land use designations of Open Space, Park and Urban
Separator, defined as "area of land or water which is essentially
unimproved and is devoted to the preservation. of natural resources, the
managed production of resources, outdoor recreation, or public health and
safety" , "open space lands whose primary purpose is recreation" , and "a
visible bank of open space that marks the edge of allowable urban
development... can serve as a recreation area and as a key component of the
City's open space system", respectively; and
WHEREAS, the project areas along the Petaluma River are part of the
Petaluma Marsh, the second largest remaining marshland in the Bay Area,
an essential link in San Francisco Bay's life-chain; and
WHEREAS, the project area along the Petaluma River and the lower reaches
of Ellis Creek are characterized by a mosaic of salt and brackish marsh
communities, which are also considered "wetland" communities in which
development should be severely limited by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, and California Department of Fish and Game; and,
WHEREAS, these areas are used by two state and federally listed
endangered species and one state listed threatened species (the California
clapper rail, saltmarsh harvest mouse, and black rail, respectively) , and
two candidate species for federal listing (the California blackrail and
saltmarsh yellow throat) are known to occur in the marsh; and
WHEREAS, the proximity of privately-owned land, the pressures of
urbanization, the interjuristictional nature of this area's development
review, and proposed upstream flood control projects (e. g. , channelization
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of portions of the Petaluma. River by the U . S . Army Corps of Engineers )
threaten the continued vitality of the salt water marsh and Ellis Creek
riparian habitats; and
WHEREAS, it is an objective of the City's General Plan to designate a
network of pathways, preserve and provide .visual access to landscapes of
high visual quality, provide alternate means to reach natural areas, and to
study and pursue funding for the acquisition, operation, and maintenance
of parks and recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Coastal Conservancy may award grants for the purpose of
preparing a resource enhancement plan, public access facilities, and
appraisals; and
WHEREAS, pursuit of such grants will further the objectives of the City (as
stated in the General Plan) , the Coastal- Conservancy, and various other
State and Federal agencies concerned with wetland preservation,
enhancement of recreational opportunities,.. river access, and wildlife
interpretive opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Job Employment Training Services of the Petaluma People's
Services Center desires City support for their program to provide job
training while enhancing the environment by applying for said grants; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (California
Administrative Code Section 15000 et seq)", the pursuit and acquisition of
grant monies, preparation of a resou rce enhancement plan, and property
appraisals are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Sections 15306
(information collection) , 15307 (actions for protection of natu ral resources) ,
15307 (actions for protection of the environment) , 15313 (acquisition of
.lands for wildlife conservation purposes), and 15317 (open space
contracts/fee interests).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma hereby
gives its full support to the Petaluma People Services Center - Job
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Employment Training Services Program application to the Coastal
Conservancy; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Petaluma hereby requests the California State Coastal
Conservancy provide grants to the Petaluma People's Services Center -Job
Employment Training Services Program .to prepare a resource enhancement
plan and appraise properties located along the Petaluma River in interest of
future acquisition for marsh/wetland preservation.
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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 Appr~ved~s o
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (AI~~b~~jC~~) meeting .,~.,/
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