120105 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

December 1, 2005 Page 2 It was moved by Lange, seconded by Holt, and carried 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 7. DEFERRED MATTERS None 8. NEW ITEMS A. Renewal Of Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Between Conejo Recreation & Park District And Las Flores Community Garden Friedl provided background information. He stated that Las Flores Community Garden (LFCG) is proposing a basically status quo renewal of the five-year agreement between the District and LFCG, and he noted the name change from Conejo Valley Community Garden to Las Flores Community Garden. He introduced Carol Nierman, Vice President of the community garden. Nierman provided an overview of LFGG's accomplishments, including membership status, site improvements, crop production, Manna contribution and community outreach, and she answered questions. She said that approximately 50 plots are rented, over $1,000 in fruits and vegetables have been donated to Manna, the plot fee is $40 per year with a potential fee increase next year. Gibson expressed concern relative to adequate parking and needed MOU provisions regarding minimum plot size and height restrictions on structures. He suggested that the issue be addressed by staff and brought back to the Board. In response to Board inquiries, Friedl said that adequate parking space has not been an issue; and, if Board members desired, a clause could be added in the MOU indicating that representatives of both agencies would meet and confer, relative to minimum plot size and height of plant support structures. It was moved by Holt, seconded by Jacobsen, and carried 4-1, with Gibson voting in opposition, to authorize the General Manager to approve a renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Conejo Recreation & Park District and the Las Flores Community Garden (LFCG), for the operation of the community garden at Conejo Creek Northwest.