HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 98-259 N.C.S. 12/07/1998 Resolution No. 9s-z59 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
IN SUPPORT OF THE RETENTION OF THE
TWO ROCK COAST GUARD TRAINING CENTER
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard is involved in aprocess to trim their budget through
examination of potential excess training facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the Two Rock Training Center near Petaluma, California has been identified for
potential closing; and,
WHEREAS, the Two Rock Training Center has served as an integral part of the Coast Guard
organization for many years and has become a vital part of the local economic and social fabric of
Sonoma County; and,
WHEREAS, the members of the U.S. Coast Guard at Two Rock render assistance during local
emergencies; and, the Two Rock facility provides large scale capability for the provision of
emergency services in the event of a large scale disaster, such as it's medical, heliport and open
space facilities for emergency temporary shelter; and,
WHEREAS, the Training Center Fire Department provides extraordinary assistance in fire
fighting through regional and state mutual aid response as evidenced during the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake and the recent Oakland Hills fire which destroyed over 3,000 structures; and,
WHEREAS, the Two Rock Training Center is the only Coast Guard Training Center on the
West Coast and effectively trains members in a vast variety of technical skills; and,
WHEREAS, the Two Rock Training Center is the only medical services site for retired military
personnel within seventy miles of Sonoma County; and,
WHEREAS, the loss of a twenty-six million dollar annual payroll and expenditure program
would dramatically impact the local economy; and;
WHEREAS, the loss of Coast Guard dependents would cause an estimated 70% reduction in
enrollment in nearby Two Rock School, probably forcing its closure; and,
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WHEREAS, the Two Rock Training Center has served as a training site for 6,000 law
enforcement, fire, and emergency medical students through Santa Rosa Junior College's on site
training courses, in addition to the 200 National Guardsmen who train monthly at the facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Petaluma,
California, that it:
1. Expresses its concern over the potential closure of Two Rock training Center; and,
2. Urges that serious consideration be given to the fact that significant public funds have
been expended on improvements to the Two Rock Center in recent years, which have
resulted in the development of a modern, state of the art facility being used for the benefit
of the Coast Guard organization and the local and regional community alike.
Urzdet 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 App fu erzdi as to
Council o[ the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (~dtttHildQXp9tr~4ffiNI) meeting
on the .---7th-----...... day of ...........Decgm¢er 19.._98 by the
following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Keller, Torliatt, Hamilton, Read, Vice Mayor Maguire, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: (on sea ~J//// _ ~ 1 g"~j~~
ATTEST : -
ity Clezk Mayor
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