HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 94-137 06/06/1994Resolution No. 94-137 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, Californiia
REQUESTING CONGRESSWOMAN WOOLSEY TO
OPPOSE THE MAKAHMO POMO INDIAN
APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION ON FORD PROPERTY
WHEREAS, approximately 265 acres south of Petaluma, in the unincorporated area of
Sonoma County, has been offered to the Makahmo Pomo Indians for a reservation;
and,
WHEREAS, the proposal as outlined by Chief Wilson is not consistent with either the
General Plan of the City of Petaluma, nor is it consistent with the General Plan of the
County of Sonoma; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed actions to convey this property from "fee" title to a Federal
"trust" is a classic case of incremental planning, and therefore, does not allow for the
full evaluation of cumulative environmental effects under the National Environmental
Protection Act; and,
WHEREAS, there is no complete development proposal, nor is there an answer to the
question whether of not casino gaming will be included in the project; therefore, there
can be no full environmental review of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Petaluma
urges the application be vigorously opposed.
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 as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (2C~T.~1~)C~(~~~X~t}~ meeting--~°""-"-'~ ~"~ -._f°rm
on the .....-~tll-.-._..-.... day of ...........BTU.C1E ....................................... 19....~~ by the ;,.
following vote: ~ • -•-- --
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AYES: Sobel, Hamilton, Barlas, Shea, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Nelsan~te ig ed 4/4/94)
ATTEST : ... ............................ .. .~~~.~,.t~-~-;!.:..-.......................... ....-......:.~
ity Clerk ' ~ Mayor
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