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Resolution No. 2023-065 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 ANNA’S MEADOW 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 22/23 Capital Improvement Program budget includes the Playground Replacement
Project (CIP Project C00400205) with a project budget of $132,265.14; and
WHEREAS, the National Purchasing Partners Program provides an advantage by creating an opportunity to
access competitively awarded nationally leveraged cooperative purchasing contracts in accordance with
Petaluma Municipal Code Section 4.04.100 and 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (Uniform Guidance for
Federal Awards), and
WHEREAS, Anna’s Meadow Park play structure is in need of replacement and is identified as a high
priority for immediate replacement; and
WHEREAS, Landscape Structures Inc. is the manufacturer of the Smart Play playground series which
uniquely matches the City's needs for age-appropriate play equipment and provides a variety of features and
unique set of play equipment with components and features in a custom play system design; and
WHEREAS, Landscape Structures Inc. equipment consists of freestanding play climbers, sensory play,
decks, slides, and enclosures designed for five- to twelve-year-olds; and
WHEREAS, Landscape Structures Inc., equipment, including the Oodle swing, leaf climber, vertical
ladders, “lolliladder,” and other unique and independent features that integrate universal design elements; 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 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 play structure
and surfacing for the Anna’s Meadow Park playground, for an estimated total amount not to exceed
$132,265.14.
4. Finds that the purchase of playground equipment for Anna’s Meadow Park is in compliance with the
City’s purchasing requirements.
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 1st day of May 2023,
by the following vote:
Approved as to
form:
__________________________
City Attorney
AYES: Mayor McDonnell, Barnacle, Vice Mayor Cader Thompson, Nau, Pocekay, Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Healy
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk
______________________________________________
Mayor
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