HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2013-108 N.C.S. 7/15/2013 Resolution No. 2013-108 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
IN SUPPORT OF PETALUMA WATERWAYS AND
THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WATER TRAIL
WHEREAS, the California State hegislature enacted the Water Trail Act (AB 1296) in
2005 establishing the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail, a growing network of launching and
landing sites that allows non-motorized small boat users to better enjoy the historic, scenic,
cultural, and environmental richness of San Francisco Bay; and,
WHEREAS, the 1996 Petaluma River Access and Enhancement Plan supports and
promotes river access for recreational use of the Petaluma River, and cites a variety of river
access projects that ensure continued access to and use of the River as a recreational water trail;
and,
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Water Trail is implemented under the leadership of the State
Coastal Conservancy, working in close collaboration with the Association of Bay Area
Governments, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and the
California Department of Boating and Waterways; and,
WHEREAS, the Water Trail benefits the region by improving and increasing
recreational access for non-motorized small boat use by persons of all abilities and provides
economic benefits to waterfront and water-oriented businesses by promoting opportunities for
single and multi-day excursions on the Bay; and,
WHEREAS, the Water Trail fosters stewardship of the Bay and reduces impacts to
sensitive wildlife and habitat through education of boaters; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma recognizes the benefits of non-motorized small boat
recreation on the Bay and wants to encourage this activity as part of a regional trail network; and,
WHEREAS, Petaluma Waterways is the manifestation of work completed by Petaluma
River Access Partners, as a result of a technical assistance grant provided by the National Park
Service's River, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, that supports the River Access and
Enhancement Plan and identifies projects included in the River Access Plan and encourages
funding support or adoption by project partners to assure future implementation; and,
WHEREAS, many of the projects envisioned and included in the Petaluma River Access
and Enhancement Plan have been completed, are in progress or remain viable future projects that.
require funding; and,
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WHEREAS,.examples of projects completed, contemplated or in process include the G
& H Street pocket parks, Steamer Landing Park, the David Yearsley River Heritage Center,
Petaluma Trestle, Copeland Bike and Pedestrian Bridge and the Petaluma Small Craft
Coalition's Float House; and,
WHEREAS, the City's commitment to its Petaluma Rivet Access and Enhancement
Plan, and support of Petaluma Water Ways and the concept of the San Francisco Bay Area Water
Trail assists in availing the City to various sources of grant funding to pursue river access related
projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma officially acknowledges and supports Petaluma Waterways and endorses the concept of
the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail.
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 Ap. .va1d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the I5'"day of July,2013,. fon
by the following vote:
City • .rney
AYES: Vice Mayor Albertson. Barrett,Mayor Glass, Harris,Healy, Kearney, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Clerk Mayor
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