HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10696 - Approving Grant Agreement with The Land Conservancy of SLO CountyRESOLUTION NO. 10696 (2016 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
WHEREAS, The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County ("LCSLO") has
requested that the City contribute to its Octagon Barn Center project, located at 4444 Octagon
Way, San Luis Obispo, by providing financial support towards construction of additional
facilities and amenities at this location, and
WHEREAS, said services will be available to residents of the City of San Luis Obispo,
thereby serving both a public and municipal purpose, and
WHEREAS, addressing Open Space Preservation and Multi -Modal Transportation are
among the City's 2015-17 Major City Goals, and
WHEREAS, the Octagon Barn Center will serve a broad spectrum of citizens interested
in historic preservation, agricultural education, open space protection and restoration, and
passive recreational trail use, while also serving as a vital community gathering place.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
Section 1: Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the City's financial
support of the Octagon Barn Center 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 historic, environmental, and recreational resource, which will expand the nearby
recreational opportunities available to City residents, relieve burdens on existing City facilities,
and contribute to a vibrant local economy that benefits the City.
Section 2: Action. The City Council hereby appropriates $206,000, 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 Octagon Barn Center project are consistent with General Plan policies
and programs, including:
a) Conservation and Open Space Element Policy 3.3.1 that states "Significant historic
and architectural resources should be identified, preserved and rehabilitated."
b) Conservation and Open Space Element Program 3.6.7 that states "The City will
partner with agencies, non-profit organizations and citizens groups to help identify,
preserve, rehabilitate and maintain cultural resources."
c) Circulation Element Policy 4. 1.1 that states "The City shall expand the bicycle
network and provide end -of -trip facilities to encourage bicycle use and to make
bicycling safe, convenient and enjoyable."
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Section 3: Environmental Review. The Grant Agreement and Octagon Barn Center
project are consistent with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. The
County of San Luis Obispo is lead agency for the Bob Jones City -to -Sea Bike Trail project. The
Board of Supervisors certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the project on
February 24, 2015. The FEIR included the development of the OBC as a staging area and
trailhead in its project description and adequately evaluated and addressed potential
environmental impacts associated with the project. The City of San Luis Obispo does not have
any discretionary review authority for the Project.
Upon motion of Council Member Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Christianson, and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh, Christianson and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Carpenter and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this I't day of March, 2016.
May r an Marx
ATTEST:
Lee PriceNMC
Interim City Clerk
VED AS TO DORM:
YZIristine Di
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set n and (fixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this day of UG'I .
Lee F i ice. MMC
Interim City Clerk
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