HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-083 N.C.S. 05/17/2004
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resolution No.2004-083 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ENCOURAGING THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY, CALIFORNIA
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD, AND THE CALIFORNIA PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE SONOMA COUNTY OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN ACQUIRING THE TOLAY
LAKE RANCH PROPERTY AS A REGIONAL PARK FOR SONOMA COUNTY
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 04-0345, the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County
Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District on Apri120, 2004 authorized the execution of
a one-year option to acquire the 1,737 acre Tolay Lake Ranch property located at 5869 Lakeville
Highway in Petaluma (A:PN's 068-060-057, 058; 068-070-004, 005; 068-080-001) for a
purchase price of $18,000,000; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the one-year option is to give the District and the Sonoma
County Regional Parks Department an opportunity to complete their due diligence, secure
significant partnership funding toward the purchase price, and be satisfied that the condition of
the property is sufficient for the intended use of the property for park purposes; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed acquisition is to: (1) create a county regional
park that would provide recreational opportunities; (2) restore the ancient Tolay Lake and its
natural environs; (3) preserve the extensive cultural resources located on the property; (4)
preserve the open space character of the property; and (5) provide educational and research
opportunities related to the natural and cultural resources; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma desires to support the District's and the Regional
Parks Department's efforts and acknowledge the resolve.and hard work of Second District
Supervisor Mike Kerns and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to purchase Tolay Lake
Ranch.
Resolution No. 2004-083 N.C.S.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma supports the
above-noted Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of
California, on Apri120, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma encourages the California
Coastal Conservancy, California Wildlife Conservation Board, and the California Parks and
Recreation Department to provide the necessary funding to support the above-noted Resolution
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California,. on Apri120,
2004.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: l hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting f
on the .........1.7.x'........... day of .......1klay 20.Q4., by the
following vote:
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AYES: Harris, Vice Mayor Moynihan, O'Brien, Thompson
NOES: Mayor Glass, Healy, Torliatt
ABSENT: No ,
ATTEST: '
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Res. No.......2-004-083.........N.GS.