HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-205 N.C.S. 12/03/2007 Resolution No. 2007-205 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
REQUESTING CALTRANS WORK WITH THE
SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SCTA)
TO SECURE FUNDING AND REQUIRE INSTALLATION
OF THE SEGMENT C SOUNDWALLS
WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE MSN PROJECT
WHEREAS, the noise level experienced by residents adjacent to US 101, in the vicinity
of Segment C of the Marin-Sonoma Narrows (MSN) Project, whether under existing or no build
project scenarios, clearly exceeds an acceptable decibel level allowed by federal regulation
(Code of Federal Regulations Title 23, Section 772); and,
WHEREAS, four of the eight soundwalls noted in the draft environmental document are
located in the City of Petaluma; and,
WHEREAS, a majority of the residents affected by the those soundwalls have been
requesting soundwalls for a number of years; and,
WHEREAS, Caltrans will consider a number of factors in making its determination,
including whether the soundwalls would substantially reduce noise exposure (at least 5 decibels),
they are cost effective, they pose visual impacts or adversely affect environment resources, and
they are acceptable/desirable in the local jurisdictions; and,
WHEREAS, the environmental document has identified soundwall locations and heights
that would reduce the noise exposure (at least 5 decibels); and,
WHEREAS, the environmental document has identified a reasonable allowance for the
soundwalls located in the MSN Project Segment C; and,
WHEREAS, the actual determination of those soundwalls to be constructed will be made
prior to the final environmental document.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Petaluma
strongly requests Caltrans work with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) to
secure funding for the actual cost of the soundwalls and require installation of the Segment C
soundwalls at the time the MSN Project is constructed.
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 A ro ed a to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3`d day of December,
2007, by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Barrett, Harris, Vice Mayor Nau, O'Brien, Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Freitas
ABSTAIN:. None - J
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk May. r
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