HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-041 N.C.S. 02/25/2008 Resolution No. 2008-041 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT OF PETANQUE COURTS
IN OAK HILL PARK AND DIRECTING STAFF TO
DEVELOP AND EXECUTE APPROPRIATE USE AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma owns Oak Hill Park, a facility that is presented to the
community for leisure and family activities; and,
WHEREAS, park neighbors, informally organized. as Petaluma Petanque, propose the
creation of public Petanque Courts at Oak Hill Park in partnership with the City of Petaluma and
neighbor and community volunteers; and,
WHEREAS, the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission received the request to allow
installation. of public Petanque Courts at Oak Hill Park at no cost to the City; and,
WHEREAS, after a series of Commission, neighborhood, and planning committee
meetings, a location for development of the public Petanque Courts has been identified and
conditions agreed upon; and,
WHEREAS, many of the neighbors of Oak Hill Park are in favor of the proposal and the
positive aspects of developing such a recreational asset that adds to the quality of life and could
result in reduced expenditures for vandalism repairs and park clean up; and,
WHEREAS, the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission, after considering the
proposal at consecutive meetings beginning in January 2007, and concluding on June 20, 2007,
unanimously approved the proposal and recommends that the City Council approve the project;
and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby:
1. Authorizes the installation of public Petanque Courts in Oak Hi11 Park in the
approximate size and configuration shown on the diagram in the attachment titled,
"Petaluma Petanque," acid incorporated herein by reference, in cooperation with
members of the Oak Hill neighborhood, except that no minimum period of use by any
group is approved or guaranteed by City; and
2. Authorizes City staff to supervise and manage the installation of the public Petanque
Courts in accordance with general conditions identified by the Petanque sub-
committee and Recreation, Music and Parks Commission, with volunteer labor and
materials provided by members of the Petanque proponents group, subject to all
applicable City policies, standards, laws and regulations.
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3. Directs City staff to develop and authorizes the City Manager to execute appropriate
use arrangements and/or agreements for the facilities, subject to the approval of the
City Manager, City Attorney, Risk Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the p roe .as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 25`h day of February, f
2008, by the following vote: ~
City Atto ey
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor R_abbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: ~CJC.(~ ~
City Clerk Mayoi
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