HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-065 N.C.S. 05/04/2009Resolution No. 2009-065 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
CONCERNING COOPERATION WITH
FRIENDS OF THE PETALUMA RIVER
TO RENOVATE AND PROGRAM THE HISTORIC LIVERY STABLE
AS A RIVER HERITAGE CENTER, AND DIRECTING STAFF
TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma owns the Historic Livery Stable on McNear Peninsula,
a facility that is intended for community leisure, cultural and family activities; and,
WHEREAS, Friends of the Petaluma River, a section 501(c)(3), non-profit community
corporation supporting Petaluma River access, understanding and stewardship, proposes to take a
leadership role in creation of a River Heritage Center in partnership with the City of Petaluma
and other community volunteers and entities; and,
WHEREAS, the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission requested that the Friends of
the Petaluma River convene a group charged with planning for restoration and programming of
the Historic Livery Stable; and,
WHEREAS, the Historic Livery Stable requires attention, maintenance and restoration,
and the City of Petaluma does not presently have sufficient resources to provide for planning,
restoration and programming of the Historic Livery Stable without the cooperation and
assistance of other groups and organizations that share the City's vision for the Historic Livery
Stable and McNear Peninsula; and,
WHEREAS, the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission, after having been provided
periodic updates of progress, unanimously gave its support for ongoing cooperation between the
City and the Friends of the Petaluma River for restoration and programming of the Historic
Livery Stable and recommends that the City Council join in .supporting such a partnership and
directing staff to develop appropriate implementation of such cooperation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby:
Supports ongoing cooperation between the City of Petaluma and the Friends of
the Petaluma River for programming of a River Heritage Center on McNear
Peninsula and the future restoration and renovation of the historic Livery Stable
thereon; and
2. Authorizes and directs City staff to coordinate with the Friends of the Petaluma
River and to provide program and project oversight including, periodic updates to
the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission; and
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3. Authorizes and directs City staff to develop appropriate implementation
agreements with the Friends of the Petaluma River and others, to maximize the
potential benefits of cooperation between the City and Friends of the Petaluma
River for the entire Petaluma community in support of practice and teaching of
maritime, agricultural and outdoor heritage skills, connecting current and future
generations to the history, resources and wonders of the Petaluma River and its
adjacent sloughs, marshes, and farmlands, and creation of a place on the shores of
the Petaluma River to house .interpretive displays, host interactive programs, and
hold events that feature the Petaluma River's natural resources and highlights the
area's cultural history.
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 pprov as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 4`h day of May, 2009, or
by the following vote:
City Att ney
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ivtayor
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