HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 97-024 01/21/1997 RESOLUTION NO. 97-24 N.C.S.
1 of the City of Petaluma, California
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3 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
4 TO SUBMIT A CHANGE PETITION TO THE
5 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
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8 WHEREAS the City of Petaluma has appropriated, laid claim and made use of the
9 waters of Adobe Creek for municipal purposes for over one hundred (100) years; and,
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11 WHEREAS the City of Petaluma has ceased all municipal use of this water as a result
12 of the City's increased use of reclaimed water and ground water; and,
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14 WHEREAS the City of Petaluma recognizes the public's interest and the City's public
15 trust responsibilities relating to the waters of Adobe Creek; and,
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17 WHEREAS the City of Petaluma has initiated a demonstration project to restore
18 Adobe Creek which supports a significant population of steelhead and salmon; and,
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20 WHEREAS, the change of proposed use is exempt from California Environmental
21 Quality Act (GEQA) under the General Rule, Section 15061(b)(3) because there is no
22 potential for impact to the environment and the water would be retained for
23 enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat.
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25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council authorizes
26 the City Manager to petition the State Water Resources Control Board for a change in
27 the City of Petaluma's purpose and use of the waters of Adobe Creek from a municipal
28 use to a fish and wildlife habitat enhancement.
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_ User the power and authority conferred upon this Counci3 by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the roved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) Q~6tt[ttBt~XQf3(NE mee
on the .._21st,,,,,,,,,,,,, say of .................slaxtlAaSy.......................... Is...97., by the
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Cit Attorney
AYES: Read, Keller, Stomps, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor lfamilton, t~4ayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
.ABSENT: None ~ % '
ATTEST : ................~l~~..........
City Clerk Mayor
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