REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Approve a Special Agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and the Sunnyvale Garden Club for Outside Group Support
Report
BACKGROUND
Consistent with City Council policy 7.2.4 Relationships with Outside Groups , the City of Sunnyvale Departments of Library and Community Services (LCS) and Public Works (DPW) have had a standing Special Agreement for over ten years with the Sunnyvale Garden Club, a non-profit organization. In January 2014, the Garden Club sent written notification requesting renewal of the agreement.
Under the terms of the five-year Agreements established in 2004 and again in 2009, the City provided the Club with use of City facilities at reduced rates or at no charge for the purpose of membership meetings and other Club business, and a listing in the Community Services Division Activity Guides. In exchange, the Club provided maintenance of the Sunnyvale Heritage Center landscapes and grounds and taught gardening classes to the community at no cost to the City. The 2009 Agreement expired on June 1, 2014 and was extended through August 31, 2015.
The agreement was reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission on July 8, 2015 (Attachment 1).
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.2.4 Relationships with Outside Groups
General Plan - Community Character (CC)
Policy CC-4.2 Maintain beautiful and comfortable outdoor public places which provide a shared sense of ownership and belonging for Sunnyvale residents, business owners and visitors.
Policy CC-10.6 Leverage available resources by pursuing co-funded and/or cooperative agreements for provision and maintenance of programs, facilities, and services in order to maximize benefits to the community. Partners may include, but are not limited to, school districts, non-profit groups, governmental agencies and businesses.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
N/A
DISCUSSION
Council Policy 7.2.4, Relationships with Outside Groups, states that the City may...
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