HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-036 N.C.S. 3/15/2021Resolution No. 2021-036 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
PREPARE A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE SCOTT RANCH PROJECT
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2021 after hearing and considering staff and public comments regarding the
Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) for the Scott Ranch Project (Project), the Planning
Commission of the City of Petaluma voted to recommend that City Council direct staff to proceed with
preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Project; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed hearing was held on March 15, 2021 for the City Council to consider information
presented by staff and receive public comment regarding the RDEIR; and
WHEREAS, at the March 15, 2021 hearing, the City Council considered staff and public comments on the
Project, the staff report, the projects history, and alternatives; and
WHEREAS, the RDEIR prepared for the Project has been prepared in full compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and local CEQA guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project is in alignment with City Council goals for 2019-2021 including,
Workplan Goal (Our Environmental Legacy), Workplan Item #54, and Workplan Item # 93.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. The above recitals are hereby declared to be true and correct and are incorporated into the Resolution as
findings of the City Council.
2. Staff are hereby authorized and directed to prepare the FEIR for the Project in accordance with the City’s
Environmental Review Guidelines and the requirements of CEQA.
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
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 15th day of March
2021, by the following vote:
Approved as to
form:
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City Attorney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Vice Mayor Barnacle; Fischer; Healy; King; McDonnell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: Pocekay
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk
______________________________________________
Mayor
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