HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-29 tobacco settlementRESOLUTION NO. 2007- 29
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MENDOCINO COUNTY TOBACCO
SETTLEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
OF A HIKING TRAIL ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
WHEREAS,
1. The Ukiah General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element encourages the
investigation of suitable sites in the hillside area for the construction of hiking trails; and
2. The City of Ukiah Paths, Open Space, and Creeks Commission has been
discussing and exploring the concept of constructing a hiking trail on City-owned land
west and northwest of the golf course; and
3. The City Council discussed and endorsed the concept of a hiking trail on City-owned
land in 2005, and directed the Commission to continue its efforts, and to explore and
attempt to resolve identified issues; and
4. While the Commission has not yet resolved the maintenance, liability and fire
protection issues, it has identified a potential funding source and desires to pursue the
grant funds in the event that the outstanding issues can be resolved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby supports the filing of
the grant application to the Mendocino County Tobacco Settlement Advisory Committee for
the design and construction of a hiking trail on City-Owned property.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of September 2007, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Thomas, Crane, McCowen, and Baldwin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Rodin
Mari Rodin, Mayor