HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 2024-148 N.C.S. 11/18/2024 Docusign Envelope ID: ECC6B359-9A68-46EC-B352-653FA87244B3
Resolution No. 2024-148 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AUTHORIZING STAFF
TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER
RESOURCES' CALIFORNIA STREAM GAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(CALSIP) FOR THE
PETALUMA RIVER, ADOBE CREEK,WASHINGTON CREEK,AND WILLOWBROOK
LOCATIONS, CONFIRMING AVAILABILITY OF MATCHING SUPPORT,ACCEPTING ANY
POTENTIAL GRANT AWARDS,AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is dedicated to advancing sustainable water management, environmental
conservation, and enhancing community resilience, in alignment with the City's long-term planning and climate
action goals; and
WHEREAS, an opportunity to support these efforts is available through the California Stream Gage
Improvement Program(Ca1SIP), a grant program administered by the California Department of Water Resources
(DWR), which provides funding for projects that address key water data gaps across the state through the
installation and upgrade of stream gages; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill (SB) 19 (Stats. 2019, Ch. 361, Section 2.) directs DWR and the State Water
Resources Control Board (State Water Board) to develop a plan to deploy a network of stream gages to help
address significant gaps in information needed for water management and the conservation of freshwater species;
and
WHEREAS,following the directions of SB 19,DWR and the State Water Board,along with related agencies,
developed the California Stream Gaging Prioritization Plan 2022 (SB 19 Plan), which recommends specific
upgrades, new installations, reactivation of historical gages, and the addition of water temperature sensors to
create a comprehensive water monitoring network across California; and
WHEREAS, CaISIP serves to disburse fiscal resources to public agencies and federally recognized Tribes in
a timely and judicious manner to best enhance the surface water monitoring network in the state.; and
WHEREAS, CaISIP aims to implement the needed infrastructure improvements, and operations and
maintenance, for stream gaging data collection that provides reliable real-time stream flow data to the public; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has identified critical locations for proposed stream gage installations,
including the Petaluma River at the Highway 101 undercrossing near the SMART Trestle, the Ellis Creek Water
Recycling Facility, the Payran Street Bridge, Adobe Creek (downstream of Old Adobe Road), Lynch Creek at
Prince Park, Washington Creek at Prince Park, and Willowbrook (downstream of the Redwood Business Park
retention ponds); and
WHEREAS,these stream gage installations would allow water managers and residents to have reliable,real-
time information about the conditions and amount of water flowing into our rivers and streams to better manage
water resources for public safety,water supply and the conservation of freshwater species.; and
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WHEREAS, staff has closely reviewed the California Stream Gage Improvement Program(Ca1SIP) criteria
and finds the Projects to be closely aligned with the Program's stated goals to improve planning, forecasting, and
warning about floods and droughts,monitoring environmental conditions to protect aquatic habitats,planning for
safe and enjoyable recreational activities, and analysis of groundwater recharge and streamflow depletion; and
WHEREAS,the proposed stream gage installations are expected to strengthen Petaluma's sustainable water
management practices, conservation efforts, and climate resilience, in line with the City's commitment to the
Climate Action Framework and sustainable practices; and
WHEREAS, if awarded, CaISIP funding would provide substantial financial support for the permitting,
equipment purchases, installation, and operation and maintenance of new stream gages,with the City's matching
contribution provided as in-kind labor hours for installation, monitoring, and data-sharing as outlined in the
Guidelines for Funding Public Agencies under the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (Attachment
2); and
WHEREAS,the City has legal authority and is authorized to enter into a funding agreement with the State
of California and is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and file a questionnaire for funding and take such
other actions as necessary or appropriate to obtain funding, and is directed to submit any required invoices, and
reports required to obtain funding documents; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as the submission of a grant application does not meet
CEQA's definition of a "project," and any subsequent project work will be subject to environmental review and
approvals prior to construction.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. Declares the above recitals are hereby declared to be true and correct and are incorporated into this
resolution as findings of the City Council.
2. That pursuant and subject to all of the terms and provisions of Budget Act of 2023, as amended (Stats.
2022, ch. 44, § 25), the City of Petaluma City Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare and file a questionnaire for funding with the California Department of Water Resources'
California Stream Gage Improvement Program (Ca1SIP) for the installation and upgrade of stream gages
at designated locations in Petaluma and take such other actions as necessary or appropriate to obtain
funding.
3. Authorize the City of Petaluma City Manager, or designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute
the funding agreement with the Department of Water Resources and any amendments thereto.
4. Authorize the City of Petaluma City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to utilize electronic
signatures to execute California Stream Gage Improvement Program Guidelines.
5. The City of Petaluma City Manager, or designee is hereby authorized and directed to submit any
required documents, invoices, and reports required to obtain funding.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
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REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by Approved as to
the Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 18'day DocusigneaW
of November 2024 by the following vote: ('A
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AYES: McDonnell,Barnacle,Cader Thompson,Healy,Nan,Pocekay,Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DocuSigned by: F�T40
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ATTEST: C
ity Clerk Mayor
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