RES 2000-31 PUGET SOUND CHINOOK SALMONRESOLUTION NO. 2000-31
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bainbridge Island, Washington, stating the Council's
intent to conserve and recover the Puget Sound Chinook
salmon and to protect habitat for the Puget Sound Chinook
salmon.
WHEREAS, the federal government has listed Puget Sound Chinook salmon as
threatened by extinction under the Endangered Species Act; and
WHEREAS, the shoreline environment of Bainbridge Island contains critical
habitat utilized by Puget Sound Chinook salmon and other important fish and wildlife
species; and
WHEREAS, the protection of habitat critical for the survival of salmon and other
fish and wildlife species is a priority of the City of Bainbridge Island, as stated in the
City's Comprehensive Plan and Shoreline Master Program; and
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan is currently undergoing review as
mandated by the State of Washington, the City's Shoreline Master Program and
Stormwater Management Plan will also undergo extensive review as mandated by the
State upon the State's adoption of final rules for its stormwater and shorelines programs;
and
WHEREAS, in the interest of maximizing the city's limited staff and financial
resources to comply with various federal and state mandates which protect and conserve
our natural environment;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. The City of Bainbridge Island shall provide for the conservation and
recovery of the Puget Sound Chinook salmon through the scheduled review and revision
of the Comprehensive Plan, the Shoreline Master Program and the Stormwater
Management Plan, and through a comprehensive review of its Roads Maintenance and
Operations Program and other activities which may impact salmon and salmon habitat.
During these reviews, activities believed to impact salmon and, nearshore habitat will be
addressed first and will receive priority for revision and implementation. The City will
monitor the efforts of Kitsap County, the State of Washington and the National Marine
Fisheries Service and will give due consideration to any clear and rational regulations or
requirements proposed by these agencies.
Section 2. City staff and Administration will prepare a timeline for the reviews
and considerations of Section 1, submitted to the City Council for approval no later than
October 25, 2000. This timeline will illustrate sustained progress toward the
conservation and recovery of the Puget Sound Chinook salmon will include a role for
public participation and education.
PASSED by the City Council this 27th day of September, 2000.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 28th day of Sept ber, 2000.
DWIGHT SUTTON, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
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SAN P. KASPER, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: September 13, 2000
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: September 27, 2000
RESOLUTION NO.: 2000-31