HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 00-021 N.C.S. 01/18/2000 `
ReS®lUtiOn N®. 00-21 N C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO
2 APPLY FOR A COASTAL CONSERVANCY GRANT TO IMPLEMENT PHASE III OF
3 THE PETALUMA MARSH ENHANCEMENT PLAN, AND CONFIRMING THAT
4 SURROUNDING CIRCUMSTANCE AND CONDITIONS HAVE NOT CHANGED
5 SINCE THE CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION FROM 1992
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8 WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma with the financial assistance. of the Coastal Conservancy,
9 developed the Petaluma Marsh Enhancement Plan for the Petaluma marsh in 1992; and
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11 WHEREAS, Phase I and II of the Petaluma Marsh Enhancement Plan have been implemented
12 focusing on public access pathways and enhancement of lower Adobe Creek, including riparian
13 and tidal marsh restoration at Shollenberger Park; and
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15 WHEREAS, the success of Phases I and II of the enhancement plan has proven to be extremely
16 popular with the Petaluma community, with access trails used by recreational joggers and
17 walkers, bird watchers, nature photographers and educational programs; and
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19 WHEREAS, without the further financial assistance of the Coastal Conservancy grant program
20 further implementation of the Petaluma Marsh Enhancement Plan would be delayed for many
21 years; and
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23 WHEREAS, through the assistance of the Coastal Conservancy grant program and City
24 matching funds where required, the City of Petaluma can implement Phase III of the Petaluma
25 Marsh Enhancement Plan for the Petaluma marsh, allowing the City to further expand and
26 preserve valuable marsh enhancement areas for the education and enjoyment of local citizens,
27 and the improvement of marsh enhancement areas; and
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1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Petaluma to
2 hereby authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a coastal conservancy grant
3 with the intent of implementing Phase III of the Petaluma Marsh Enhancement Plan for the
4 Petaluma marsh; and
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6 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council finds that the remainder of the Petaluma
7 Marsh Enhancement Plan for the Petaluma marsh, and surrounding circumstances and conditions
8 have not changed since the adoption of the CEQA negative declaration of 1992.
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10 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Petaluma makes the
11 finding that there is no evidence that the Petaluma Marsh Enhancement Plan for the Petaluma
12 marsh located between the Petaluma Marina and Shollenberger Park will have a potentially
13 adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively on wildlife resources as defined in California
14 Fish and Game Code Section 711.2; and
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16 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City, on the basis of substantial evidence, rebutted the
17 presumption of adverse effect contained in 14 Calif. code of regs., section 753.5(d) regarding the
18 potential for adverse effects on wildlife resources as defined under California Fish and Game
19 Code Section 711.2
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21 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to negotiate
22 and execute relevant instruments, including agreements with the Coastal Conservancy.
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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) ($>~b2~14~Idjc7{~~Bp~) meeting f°~
on the .18th day of ...-...Ja;nu~ry,..2000....................., lag-......., by th~
following vote:
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AYES: Healy, Keller, Cader-Thompson, Hamilton, Maguire, Vice Mayor Torliatt, Mayor Thompson
NOES: None ~
ABSENT: None -
ATTEST: ~ .
City Clerk Mayor
Council File
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