HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-016 N.C.S. 01/25/2010Resolution No. 2010-016 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO
THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO)
FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 019-330-009
COMPRISING A 74.9 ACRE PARCEL OWNED BY
THE CITY OF PETALUMA AND ADJACENT TO THE
ELLIS CREED WATER RECYCLING FACILITY,
PURSUANT TO THE CORTESE/KNOX LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1985
WHEREAS, after public review and input, the City Council of the City of Petaluma
adopted under Resolution No. 2010-014 N.C.S., the Categorical Exemption from CEQA for the
proposed annexation; and,
WHEREAS, consistent with implementing the project, which includes a General Plan
Amendment and prezoning the subject property, it is appropriate to annex the property known as
Assessor's Parcel Number 019-330-009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the Municipal Organization
Act (Government Code 35000 et.Seq.) the Petaluma City Council hereby supports and directs the
filing of an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission of Sonoma County for a
proposed reorganization as follows:.
An annexation of approximately 74.9 acres located adjacent to 4104 Lakeville Highway
(including amending the City Sphere of Influence) to the City of Petaluma, including
detachment from County Service Area No. 40 (Fire Services) and County Service Area
No. 41 (multiple services).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the reasons for the requested reorganization are:
1. This annexation and Sphere of Influence amendment will enable several policies within
the General Plan to be achieved including the preservation of open space and riparian
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habitat along the Petaluma River through the protection of City ownership and police
powers.
2. That the proposed annexation and Sphere of Influence amendment is consistent with the
Goals, Policies, and Programs of the General Plan 2025 Land Use and Natural
Environment Elements to ensure that riparian and adjacent habitat is maintained and
protected.
3. That the owner of said property, being the City of Petaluma, has initiated said annexation
and Sphere of Influence amendment.
4. That the City of Petaluma does not, at this time, propose to expand or modify the City's
Urban Growth Boundary as no "urban development," as defined in the applicable UBG
policies, or extension of utilities is proposed for this property.
5. That the proposed project has complied with the requirements of CEQA through the
approval of a Class 8 Categorical Exemption for the proposed actions, and no further
environmental analysis is necessary.
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 rApp�ov as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 25`b day of January, `►\�•/� o
2010, by the following vote:
City At�qhey
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
(t�
City Clerk
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