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Resolution No. 2021-076 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR BOND PARK
WHEREAS, to meet accessibility needs and to provide safe park equipment for the public' s use, the City has
maintained a consistent effort to conduct playground replacement as funds are available; and
WHEREAS, the FY 19/20 Capital Improvement Program budget includes the Playground Replacement
Project (CIP Project C00400205) with an approved project budget of $90,000; and
WHEREAS, Bond Park play structure is in need of replacement and is identified as the City's highest priority
for playground replacement; and
WHEREAS, Landscape Structures Inc. is the manufacturer of PlayBooster playground equipment which
uniquely matches the City's needs for age appropriate play equipment and variety of features and are a unique set
of play equipment with components and features not available on other play systems; and
WHEREAS, the design created by Landscape Structures Inc. is in accordance of the City’s comprehensive
public survey including a playground designed for the 2-5 year old range which integrates nature-inspired themes;
and
WHEREAS, Landscape Structures Inc. PlayBooster equipment consists of two toddler full bucket swings
and a Curva Spinner and two “Talk Tubes” which are designed specifically for two to five year old children; and
WHEREAS, Landscape Structures Inc., Play Booster equipment, including the Curva Spinner, wood plank
wiggle ladder, wire crawl tunnel, and other unique and independent features, are an exclusive set of play
equipment components that integrate the universal design elements (inclusive play features); and
WHEREAS, the entire play structure integrates a universal design which integrates inclusive components
rather than just accessible play features into each design and is unique to Landscape Structures Inc; and
WHEREAS, Landscape Structures Inc. equipment is consistent with other recently replaced playground
components and will provide continuity with both replacement parts and in the implementation of a standardized
maintenance schedule; and
WHEREAS, Ross Recreation Equipment is the exclusive local distributor of Landscape Structures Inc.
playground equipment; and
WHEREAS, this purchase is in compliance with Petaluma Municipal Code chapter 4.04; and
WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
Guidelines, sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction) as the project consists of a minor
alteration and replacement of playground equipment to already existing facilities with negligible or no expansion
of use beyond what currently exists and there are no cumulative impacts, unusual circumstances or other factors
that would make the exemption inapplicable pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows;
1. The above recitals are hereby declared to be true and correct and are incorporated into this resolution as
findings of the City Council.
2. Finds the project is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
Guidelines, sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction) as the project consists of
a minor alteration and replacement of playground equipment to already existing facilities with negligible
or no expansion of use beyond what currently exists. And there are no cumulative impacts, unusual
circumstances or other factors that would make the exemption inapplicable pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
section 15300.2.
3. Authorizes the City Manager to execute all related documents to purchase and install one PlayBooser 2-5
play structure and surfacing for the Bond Park playground, for an estimated total amount not to exceed
$90,000.
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
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7th day of June 2021,
by the following vote:
Approved as to
form:
__________________________
City Attorney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Vice Mayor Barnacle; Fischer; Healy; King; McDonnell; Pocekay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk
______________________________________________
Mayor
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