HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-072 N.C.S. 05/16/2005 Resolu~~on ~To. Zoos-o72 ~T.C,S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO WORK-WITH THE
PETALUMA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RENOVATE THE PETALUMA JUNIOR >FIIGH
SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD FOR THE USE BY COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS
INCLUDING NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE AND YOUTH SOCCER
WHEREAS, with the recent sale of Kenilworth Junior High School, youth sports
programs including National Little League, Pop Warner Football and Soccer have lost an
important venue for sports practices and games; and,
WHEREAS, the Recreation, Music, and-Parks Commission has been holding public
meetings with the intent of identifying. suitable replacement. fields that will meet the needs of the
Petaluma Community's youth organizations; and,
WHEREAS, Petaluma Junior High School's athletic field, which has a long history of
use by Petaluma youth sports organizations, has, due to field deterioration, seen a decrease of use
by youth sports organizations due to safety concerns for their players; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has an opportunity to work with the Petaluma School
District to renovate the Petaluma Junior High School athletic field and once again make it
available for Petaluma Youth Sports Organizations; and,
WHEREAS, following public hearings and studying the issue, the Recreation, Music,
and Parks Commission recommends to the City Council that the Petaluma Junior High School
athletic field be identified as a replacement location for youth sports including National Little
League and youth soccer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Recreation, Music, and Parks
Commission recommends that the City Council direct city staff to work with the Petaluma
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School District to secure any needed approvals/agreements, and then hire an architectural firm to
start design and construction of the school renovation project.
BE IT FIJRTIIER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma, that it
hereby authorizes City Staff to work with the Petaluma School District to renovate the Petaluma
Junior High School Athletic Field for the use by Community Youth Sports, including National
Little League and Youth Soccer, and secure needed approvals and required agreements, obtain
the services of an architectural firm, and start design and construction of the school renovation
project.
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 Approved as to
Council of the ~ity of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting form
on the .........16 day of Ma3'......................................., 20.05., by the
following vote: ~
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AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Harris, Healy, Nau, O'Brien
NOES: None
ABSENT: None RECUSED: Torliatt
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ATTEST: ...........`~.-.!v`~.r
City Clerk Mayor •
Council File
Res. No.......2QQ5.-072........N.C.s.