HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-161 N.C.S. 09/10/2007 Resolution No. 2007-161 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN
AT LA TERCERA PARK AND USE OF SPECIFIED CITY LABOR AND MATERIALS
AND DIRECTING STAFF TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE
AN APPROPRIATE USE AGREEMENT WITH PETALUMA BOUNTY
ANI)/OR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
WHEREAS, Petaluma BOUNTY proposes the creation of a community garden at La
Tercera Park in partnership with members of La Tercera neighborhood, the City of Petaluma,
and community volunteers; and,
WHEREAS, after a series of neighborhood and planning meetings, a location for the
development of the garden within the site has been identified; and,
WHEREAS, many of the neighbors of La Tercera park are in favor of the proposal and
the positive aspects of developing a garden which 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 on June 20 and on August 15, 2007 unanimously approved the proposal and
recommends that the City Council approve the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
1. Approves the proposal of Petaluma BOUNTY for the development of a community
garden at La Tercera Park in the approximate size and configuration shown on the
diagram in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in
cooperation with members of the La Tercera neighborhood and community
volunteers, except that no minimum period of use is approved or guaranteed by City;
and,
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2. Authorizes City staff to provide acurb-cut and driveway for access to the garden
from Acapulco Court, place fence posts or bollards along the garden frontage along
Acapulco Court as deemed necessary by City and reconfigure the existing irrigation
system, all in the approximate amount. of $1400 for materials and 8 hours, more or
less or labor by City personnel; and,
3. Directs City staff to develop and authorizes the City Manager to execute an
appropriate use agreement with Petaluma BOUNTY and/or Community Volunteers,
subject to the approval of the City Manager, City Attorney, Risk Manager and
Director of Parks & 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 pr a to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 10°' day of September,
2007, by the following vote:
City Attorney
.AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Vice Mayor Nau, O'Brien, Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: None
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Exhibit A
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