HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-083 N.C.S. 05/15/2006 Resolution No. 2006-083 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO ACT
QUICKLY TO DECLARE A 2006 PACIFIC SALMON DISASTER, AS PROVIDED FOR
UNDER THE MAGNUSON-STEVENS FISHERY CONSERVATION AND
MANAGEMENT ACT, AND TO ADOPT A RESTORATION PLAN THAT IS
QUANTIFIABLE AND RESULTS- ORIENTED FOR THE KLAMATH RIVER BASIN,
SUCH AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
WHEREAS, the 2006 ocean and in-river Pacific salmon season may be severely
restricted along the 700 rriile stretch of coastline from Point Falcon, Oregon to Point Sur,
California, a geographic area encompassing the majority of the Oregon and California coastline;
and,
WHEREAS, the abundance of Klamath River fall Chinook salmon spawner escapement
level of 35,000 fish will not be met for the third year in a row; and,
WHEREAS, biologists and scientific experts believe that the Klamath River will not
produce salmon above the escapement floor for the next 2-3 years; and,
WHEREAS, the socio-economic impact will be devastating to coastal communities and
the commercial, recreational and tribal fisheries; and,
WHEREAS, the direct economic impact on commercial and recreational fisheries of a
severely restricted season in both states will result in losses estimated to exceed $100 million;
and,
WHEREAS, the multiplier effect on businesses such as river guides, motels, restaurants,
markets, fuel sales, tackle shops, marine hardware, bait sales, boat repair and other ancillary
businesses could exceed $300 million; and,
WHEREAS, the impact of the proposed season restriction is deleterious to both the
lower anal upper basin communities of the Klamath River; and,
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WHEREAS, the conditions in the Klamath River are not conducive to sustaining healthy
salmonids and the National Academy of Sciences has recommended abasin-wide restoration
plan that outlines a short and long term approach to restoring the Klamath River basin's Chinook
and coho salmon stocks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma requests the
Department of Commerce to act quickly to declare a 2006 Pacific Salmon Disaster, as provided
for under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, .and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma requests that the Departments
of Commerce, Interior and Agriculture take immediate steps to adopt a restoration plan that is
quantifiable and results oriented for the Klamath River Basin, such as recommended by the
National Academy of Sciences.
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 ove~a- s to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 15`x' day of May, 2006, Jomn:
by the following vote:
City Attoiy~ey
AYES: Vice Mayor Canevaro, Harris, Healy, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Glass
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: _
City Clerk a or
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