HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11467 authorizing use of Park Improvement Fund (Fund #519) to support Mitchell Park Revitalization Project (Spec. 2000188)R 11467
RESOLUTION NO. 11467 (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING USE OF PARK IMPROVEMENT
FUND (FUND #519) TO SUPPORT MITCHELL PARK REVITALIZATION
PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 2000188
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2020, the City Council authorized staff to submit a
grant application for Prop. 68 Per Capita Funds and authorize the Assistant City Manager
to execute the necessary grant documents; and
WHEREAS, staff received project approval from State Parks and has signed and
executed a contract with State Parks for $177,952 in state funding for improvements at
Mitchell Park; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2021, Council authorized staff to initiate project
planning and design for pickleball courts at Mitchell Park and appropriated $32,048 from
the Parkland-in-lieu (Quimby) Fund to support the project; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021, Council authorized staff to update the proposed
improvements at Mitchell Park to include bocce ball court and amenities; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2023, Council authorized staff to advertise project for
bids and appropriated $50,000 from the Parkland-in-lieu (Quimby) Fund to support the
project; and
WHEREAS, to provide sufficient funding to support construction of bocce ball court
and all desired amenities, staff is recommending the City Council approve the use of an
additional $225,000 from the Park Improvement Fund (Fund #519); and
WHEREAS, the Park Improvement Fund (Fund #519) currently has a balance of
$554,907and can support the additional funding request; and
WHEREAS, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
because it consists of minor changes to existing park facilities. The project is consistent
with the applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable City Regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
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R 11467
SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes allocating an additional $225,000 in Park
Improvement Fund (Fund #519) for the Mitchell Park Revitalization Project.
SECTION 2. The project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) under section 15301 because it consists of minor changes to existing park
facilities and is consistent with the applicable general plan policies as well as with
applicable City Regulations.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Pease, seconded by Council Member Shoresman, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted on this 9th day of January 2024.
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Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease,
and Mayor Stewart
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