HomeMy WebLinkAboutr 10550 Grant Agreement w Land ConservancyRESOLUTION NO. 10550 (2014 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN
LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has adopted policies for conservation,
protection, and management of open space lands both within and outside of the City; and
WHEREAS, The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County is undertaking a
conservation and open space project involving the acquisition of real property known as the
"Pismo Preserve" and has requested funding participation from the City of San Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation and Open Space Element of the City of San Luis Obispo's
General Plan provides policy guidance relative to working in collaboration with other regional
partners to secure intact habitat and wildlife migration corridors by providing a series of
connected open space areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
1. The City Council hereby finds and declares the City's financial support of the acquisition
of the Pismo Preserve serves the public interest and provides public benefits to the citizens of
San Luis Obispo by facilitating the preservation and public access to a substantial and significant
environmental, recreational and open space resource, which will expand the nearby open space
recreational opportunities available to City residents, relieve burdens on existing City open space
amenities, and contribute to a vibrant local eco- tourism economy that benefits the City.
2. Grant Agreement for the Pismo Preserve Acquisition. The City Council hereby
appropriates $75,000 from the General Fund Reserve, approves the Grant Agreement and
authorizes the Mayor to sign the Grant Agreement, an official copy of which shall be kept on
record with the City Clerk, based on the following findings:
The Grant Agreement and Pismo Preserve project are consistent with General Plan policies and
programs, including:
a. Conservation and Open Space Element Policy 7.3.3 (C) that calls for protection of
regional open space areas and the maintenance of wildlife migration corridors and
connectivity; and
b. Conservation and Open Space Element Program 8.5.5 that allows passive recreation in
City Open Space only "where it will not degrade or significantly impact open space
resources and where there are no significant neighborhood compatibility impacts..." and
that supporting another open space acquisition project outside of the City of San Luis
Obispo will alleviate pressure on the City's existing open space resources; and
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c. Conservation and Open Space Element Program 8.7.1 (J) and (L) which state that the
City of San Luis Obispo will protect open space by improving interagency cooperation
and by "establishing mutually respectful, long -term relationships with landowners, and
conservation organizations such as land trusts, and local environmental organizations."
Upon motion of Mayor Marx, seconded by Council Member Ashbaugh, and on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh and Smith, Vice Mayor Christianson and
Mayor Marx
NOES: Council Member Carpenter
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 19th day of August 2014.
Mayor Ja arx
ATTEST:
AS TO
irt�ne Dietrick
Attorney
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