HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13473 (Falkirk Landscape Impr.)RESOLUTION NO. 13473
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION IN MARIN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL FOR THE USE OF FALKIRK CULTURAL CENTER GROUNDS AND
FACILITIES BY MARIN MASTER GARDENERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
AND PROVISION OF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING.
WHEREAS, the Falkirk Mansion and Grounds was purchased by the City of San Rafael in 1974;
and
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for maintenance and repair on the 11 acres of the Falkirk
Grounds; and
WHEREAS, the Marin Master Gardeners historically have assisted the City in planting and
maintaining portions of the Grounds and Greenhouse as a volunteer contribution; and
WHEREAS, the Mission of the Marin Master Gardeners is to extend research -based knowledge and
information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of Marin
County; and
WHEREAS Marin Master Gardeners are a trained group of over 300 volunteers who share their
knowledge and skills with home gardeners and community organizations, through educational outreach and
community service, as non -paid staff members of the University of California Cooperative Extension, and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael and the Regents of the University of California and
Cooperative Extension in Marin County entered into formal Agreement in 2009 to authorize the Marin
Master Gardeners access to the grounds and landscape facilities at Falkirk Cultural Center; and
WHEREAS, the Marin Master Gardeners financed, installed and maintain three formal gardens on
the grounds, provided public information programs, tours, and plant propagation sales during the term of
the Agreement, and
WHEREAS, the City and the Marin Master Gardeners wish to continue this productive partnership
in a new Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Marin Master Gardeners wish to expand the term of the Agreement
to 15 years to facilitate fundraising and renovation of the Greenhouse by the Gardeners;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DOES
RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Authorize the City Manager to enter into
Agreement between the Regents of the University of California and Cooperative Extension in Marin
County and the City of San Rafael for the use of Falkirk Cultural Center Grounds and Facilities by Marin
Master Gardeners for the purpose of installation and maintenance of landscape improvements and
provision of public programming.
ORIGI.1'dL
1, Esther C. Beirne, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on
Monday, the 17th of December, 2012, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Connolly, Heller, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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