HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2003-092 N.C.S. 06/02/2003resolution No.2003-092N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE COASTAL, CONSERVANCY
FOR GRANT FUNDING PURSUANT TO
THE PETALUMA MARSH
ACQUISITION, ENHANCEMENT AND ACCESS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Marsh Acquisition, Enhancement and Access Project
includes: the acquisition of a mosaic of habitats, tidal marsh and. uplands along the
Petaluma River; the creation of habitat for water fowl and other species; development of
trails, signs and parking facilities; upland and riparian restoration; and restoration and
stormwater treatment studies; and,
WHEREAS, the polishing wetlands will ,provide freshwater habitat and improve
the quality of the City's effluent for recycling or discharge to the Petaluma River; and,
WHEREAS, local matching funding is to be provided by the City through
development of the polishing wetlands and the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation
and Open Space District for funding of land acquisition and restoration; and,
WHEREAS, the City submitted an application to the State Coastal Conservancy
for grant funding in Summer 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the project enjoys a tremendous amount of public support, including
over 3,700 signatures on a petition in support of the project; and,
WHEREAS, many letters in support of the City's application were submitted to
the Coastal Conservancy, including letters from Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, Senator
John L. Burton, Assemblymembers Patricia Wiggins and Joe Nation, Carl Wong, School
Superintendent, and James Rose, Dean of Instruction, Santa Rosa Junior College; and,
WHEREAS, the Coastal Conservancy board considered the Petaluma Marsh
Acquisition, Enhancement and Access project on October 31, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, Senator Wesley Chesbro spoke in favor of the project at the October
31, 2002, board meeting, and urged the board to approve the project; and,
WHEREAS, the Coastal Conservancy voted unanimously in support of the City's
grant request; and,
Resolution No. 2003-092 N.C.S.
WHEREAS, in order to secure the funding, the City must execute a funding
agreement with the Coastal Conservancy.
NOW, TIIEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED by the Petaluma City Council that
the City Manager is authorized to execute a funding agreement with the State Coastal
Conservancy in support of the Petaluma Marsh Acquisition, Enhancement and Access
Project, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney and the City Risk
Manager.
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 Approved as to
Council of th~~City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special meeting for
on the .........2 ............... day of ....... June......................................, 20.~~., by the
following vote: •••••••• •••• ••••••••
ity Attorney
AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Moynihan, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: .......................................Il.....................................................
City C erk
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