HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-005 N.C.S. 01/06/2014 Resolution No. 2014-005 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO SAN FRANCISCO BAY JOINT VENTURE
SEEKING TO ENROLL CERTAIN CITY OF PETALUMA WETLANDS PROPERTIES
IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY ESTUARY RAMSAR WETLANDS OF
INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE
WHEREAS, in 1971, the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance convened
and an international intergovernmental treaty was signed to support conservation of wetlands;
and,
WHEREAS, in 1987, the United States joined the treaty, known as the Ramsar
Convention; and,
WHEREAS, globally, more than 1850 wetlands comprising over 1.8 million square
kilometers have been protected and received the designation of wetlands of international
significance; and,
WHEREAS, participation in the Ramsar Convention is non-regulatory and voluntary;
and,
WHEREAS, in 2013, the San Francisco Bay Estuary received the honor of inclusion in
the Ramsar Convention; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma owns several wetland.properties comprising northern
tidal marsh and wetland areas of the San Francisco Bay, including Alman Marsh, Shollenberger
Park, Gray's Tidal Marsh, the Hill Property, and Ellis Creek Wetlands; and,
WHEREAS, members of the public, visitors to Petaluma, and over 600 students from
local schools enjoy the City's wetland parks, marshes and creeks, wildlife, habitat under
restoration, and respect the importance of wetlands to Petaluma's environment and the Petaluma
River; and,
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WHEREAS, the Petaluma wetlands and marshes support numerous federally threatened
and endangered species as well as thousands of migratory birds annually; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma desires to include ,wetland properties in the Ramsar
designation; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma recognizes the benefit of such a prestigious
conservation designation to the economy, environment and community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma, on the 6th day of January, 2014, supported submission of the City's wetland properties
to the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture.for inclusion in the Ramsar Convention.
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 Approve as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 6th day of January. for :
2014.by the following vote:
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City Attorn•
AYES: Albertson: Barrett, Mayor Glass. Harris. Healy,Vice Mayor Kearney,Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: • • Alerflo /i
City Clerk I Mayor _
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