HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-38RESOLUTION NO. 2003-38
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR PHASE TWO
DEVELOPMENT OF RIVERSIDE PARK
WHEREAS, in May of 2000, the California State Coastal Conservancy awarded A grant to
the City of Ukiah for the Phase One Development of Riverside Park project; and
WHEREAS, that grant was utilized for site fencing, and the preparation of rough Grading,
Drainage, and Trails Plans, as well as a Landscape Plan for the western, southern, and
southeastern portions of the property; and
WHEREAS, there is growing community support and interest from volunteer organizations
to assist in the development of the park; and
WHEREAS, the City is very interested in maintaining the current community support and
momentum towards developing the park; and
WHEREAS, it is with great enthusiasm that the City seeks additional funding from the State
Coastal Conservancy for the Phase Two Development Program for the park; and
WHEREAS, the Phase Two Development Program includes a subsurface Toxics Study, a
Floodplain/Floodway Study, Soils/Geotechnical Study, NPDES Program, and a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan. The actual construction activities include earthwork and drainage
improvements, development of the meadows, buffer plantings, wetlands, and native garden,
riparian vegetation and riverside restoration, and trails construction/river access.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby
supports the grant application to the State Coastal Conservancy for the Phase Two
Development of Riverside Park.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on May 7, 2003, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson
None
None
None
ATTEST:
Marie Ulvila, City Clerk
Eric Larson, Mayor
