HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-29 CC Reso - Approving the Doolin Creek Restoration and Enhancement Plan RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APPROVING THE DOOLIN
CREEK RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS,the 1995 General Plan calls for the creation of Stream and Creek Restoration
Master Plans for each creek flowing through the City limits; and
WHEREAS,The City commissioned a restoration and enhancement plan for Doolin Creek
and the Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission, with the assistance of community partners
has completed the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Plan is to create a vision for the long-term preservation of
the healthy portions of the creek, restoration and enhancement of degraded areas, and
reestablishing part of the creek as a place for human use and appreciation; and
WHEREAS,Doolin Creek Restoration and Enhancement Plan includes: 1)an assessment of
the existing conditions on Doolin Creek as it flows through the City limits;2)creek enhancement and
public access opportunities; 3) a case study of the Santa Rosa Creek Stewardship Program; 4) a
description of potential project areas along the creek;5)recommended strategies for enhancement;
6) estimated costs for possible improvements; and 7) a listing of potential funding sources; and
WHEREAS,the Plan identifies potential project areas along Doolin Creek including 1)South
of Talmage Road; 2) North of Talmage Road; and 3) Mulberry Street; and
WHEREAS,the draft document was distributed for review and comment to all participating
and interested groups,organizations,citizens, and property owners adjacent to the potential project
areas; and
WHEREAS,The Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission worked with staff, interested
groups and citizens, modified language, added language, and prepared a final draft version of the
document; and
WHEREAS,The Ukiah City Council has reviewed and discussed the proposed Doolin Creek
Restoration and Enhancement Plan.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah finds as
follows:
1. The Doolin Creek Restoration and Enhancement Plan is consistent with the goals and
policies of the Ukiah General Plan because if fulfills Goal OC-9: Conserve and enhance
channels for creeks and waters flowing through the Planning Area; and Policy OC-9.1:
Establish a Stream and Creek Restoration Master Plan for each creek flowing through the
City limits.
2. The purpose of the Doolin Creek Restoration and Enhancement Plan is to create a vision for
the long-term preservation of the healthy portions of the creek,restoration and enhancement
of degraded areas, and reestablishing part of the creek as a place for human use and
appreciation.
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3. The Doolin Creek Restoration and Enhancement Plan represents a strategy for contributing
to the enhancement of the quality of life in the City of Ukiah.
4. The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the project because pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15306, Class 6, (Information Collection) because it's a data
collection and a resource evaluation activity that would not result in a serious or major
disturbance to the environment. In addition, it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity resulting from the document will not have a significant effect on
the environment. This conclusion is reached because the purpose of the document is to
ensure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement and protection of Doolin Creek.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5t" day of August 2015, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini and Mayor Crane
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Douglas'W. Crane, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
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