HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-068 N.C.S. 04/21/2008Resolution No. 2008-068 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING A WATER CONNECTION OUTSIDE THE URBAN GROWTH
BOUNDARY FOR WILSON SCHOOL AND WILMAR FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 3775
AND 3825 BODEGA AVENUE RESPECTIVELY (APN 021-140-087)
WHEREAS, Wilson School and Wilmar Fire Department have applied for an outside
water connection for potable use; and,
WHEREAS, when the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) was created in 1998, it contained
provisions that could allow for water service to ``public or quasi-public uses such as schools or
public safety facilities" and to "public or quasi-public uses which existed as of July 20, 1998";
and,
WHEREAS, both Wilmar School and the Wilmar Fire Department are public or quasi-
public uses which were in existence as of July 20, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Wilmar Fire Department is a mutual aid responder to the City of Petaluma
and is designated as an auto aid responder, which, in certain geographic areas or in particular
scenarios, will automatically respond to a City of Petaluma emergency and thereby provide a
direct benefit to the City of Petaluma; and
WHEREAS, Wilson School and Wilmar Fire Department have demonstrated a need for
an alternative to their current potable water supply to protect the health, safety and welfare of
their water users because of elevated arsenic levels in their existing well water, and
WHEREAS, water service outside the UGB requires City Council approval; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
that the outside water connection for the subject property is approved subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1. A water meter and backflow prevention device. shall be installed at the connection
point according to City standards.
2. A private water line shall be installed and maintained by the school district and fire
department. The private water line shall be installed from the new water meter
location, along Bodega Avenue to the Wilson School and Wilmar Fire Department
site.
3. Water supplied by the City shall be limited to potable use only (irrigation or fire
fighting use is prohibited).
4. Maximum water use shall be limited to 15,000 gallons per month. This limit shall
only be modified by City Council Action.
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5. The water connection shall be restricted to the current use and any change in use of
the property shall terminate the water connection.
6. Wilson School and Wilmar Fire Department shall complete a water audit and at a
minimum perform the following tasks: A) replace all toilets with high efficiency
toilets; B) replace washing machine with high efficiency washing machines; C)
ensure all lavatory sink faucets are equipped with 1.5 gpm aerators and all kitchen
sink faucets are equipped with 2.2 gpm aerators.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 'I'I~AT the Public Works Department is directed to collect
the appropriate fees and prepare an approval letter and execute the necessary documentation to
complete the process.
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 the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 21 S` day of April, 2008, ~ ~ ~op~n•
by the following vote: 1, ~`•/ ,~
AYES: Barrett, T'reitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Rabbits, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
City
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