HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-048 N.C.S. 04/16/2018Resolution No. 2018-048 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LACRESTA RIDGE AND RAVINE
NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION AND THE WEST PETALUMA HILLS
WILDLIFE CORRIDOR COALITION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR ACQUISITION OF
LACRESTA RIDGE AND RAVINE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN THE APPLICATION IDENTIFYING THE CITY AS CO -APPLICANT
WHEREAS, in accordance with the voter -approved Expenditure plan, the Sonoma County
Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (District) has established a competitive
Matching Grant Program (the Program) for projects that provide open space, community
recreation, or public access opportunities within and near incorporated areas and other urbanized
areas of Sonoma County; and
WHEREAS, the District released Guidelines and Application Materials for the 2018 round
of funding in January 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma (City) has identified acquisition of LaCresta Ridge and
Ravine as a top priority open space acquisition as reflected in City Council goals and as reflected
in the following:
FINDINGS
A. The Petaluma General Plan 2025 (General Plan) adopted May 19, 2008 by Resolution
2008-085 N.C.S. identifies as a priority to work with local, regional and state
agencies to acquire and fund parkland acquisition (Goal 6 G-1, 6-P-1, C).
B. The General Plan prioritizes collaboration with non-profit organizations in use of
public lands for activities such as wildlife study, or for protection areas (Goal 6 G-1,
6-P-1, G)
C. The General Plan supports and prioritizes links to connect parks and open spaces with
neighborhoods and community destinations (Goal 6 G-1, 6-P-2, B)
D. The General Plan supports connecting City parks with other public facilities, open
spaces, employment centers and residential neighborhoods (Goal 6 G-1, 6-P-3); and
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WHEREAS, due to extraordinary fiscal challenges, the City of Petaluma strives to engage
in strong partnerships with nonprofits and community groups such as the LaCresta Ridge and
Ravine Neighborhood Coalition (LRRNC) and the West Petaluma Hills Wildlife Corridor
Coalition (WPHWCC); and,
WHEREAS, in 2008, the City approved a resolution recognizing and supporting a
cooperative partnership with the LRRNC and authorized a co -application for grant funds to
acquire the LaCresta Ridge and Ravine property; and
WHEREAS, the City and project partner LRRNC submitted an application that was
approved for funding to acquire the property; however, the economic recession caused a decline
in property values that would not allow the sale to occur; and,
WHEREAS, LRRNC have declared their desire to continue as a partner of the City, and
have developed a new partnership with the WPHWCC; and
WHEREAS, LRRNC and WPHWCC have proposed a partnership between the City,
LRRNC and WPHWCC for submittal of a grant application to the District to acquire the
LaCresta Ridge and Ravine Open Space property; and
WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the City's General Plan in accordance with the
Findings contained in this resolution, meets the criteria for the District's Matching Grant
Program as a recreation development project, will protect one of the last publicly accessible
ridgelines in the City, will preserve the land as an open space and passive park, and will provide
opportunities for residents of all ages to experience nature; and
WHEREAS, the District's Program requires applicants to provide the equivalent of a one-
to-one match for the project; and
WHEREAS, the LRRNC and WPHWCC are committed to funding the match required
under the Program and will secure matching funds for the Project totaling approximately
$750,000 from a diverse stream of funding derived from other grant sources, local donors,
pledges, and in-kind donations of services and materials; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated project cost, subject to District review and approval of a
current property appraisal, is approximately $1,465,500; and
WHEREAS, if implemented, operation and maintenance of the Project will be funded by
LRRNC and WPHWCC, including establishment of a City managed trust fund.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
as follows:
1. Truth of the Recitals. The recitals contained in this resolution are hereby declared to be
true and correct and findings of the City Council of the City of Petaluma.
2. Authorization. The City Manager in partnership with LRRNC and WPHWCC is hereby
authorized to submit a grant application to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation
and Open Space District for acquisition of the LaCresta Ridge and Ravine open space
property, and is hereby authorized and directed to sign the application identifying the
City as a co -applicant.
3. General Plan Consistency. The Project is consistent with the City's General Plan 2025
and in accordance with the Findings contained in this resolution.
4. Matching Funds. If the grant is awarded the LRRNC and WPHWCC have committed to
providing all matching funds as cash or in-kind support in sufficient amounts to complete
the Project.
5. Operations and Maintenance. The LRRNC and WPHWCC have committed to
providing sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project under the supervision and
authority of the City.
6. Legal Compliance. The City acknowledges that if the Project is funded, it will be
required to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
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 �sj to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 161h day of April 2018, forml I
by the following vote:
City Att rney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: King
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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