pages: CityCouncil/2011-03-01.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2011-03-01 | 6 | Mayor Gilmore responded looking for areas for urban farming has been done in conjunction with the urban greening grant. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated the City received a $250,000 grant to put together an urban greening plan, which includes components for a park master plan and an urban farm and garden plan; the plan would identify potential sites for urban farms and gardens. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the opportunity [mentioned by Ms. Wartenberg] at the East End [former Island High site] could be reviewed. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded the site or other East End locations could be reviewed. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the School District Surplus Committee has come up with a recommendation for the site. Ms. Wartenberg responded that she was on the Committee; stated the Committee recommendation was that the property is surplus. In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry whether there is a recommendation regarding usage, Ms. Wartenberg stated the School District has to abide by a procedural order when offering the property, beginning with Recreation and Parks; the Committee deferred to following the Education Code and did not make a particular recommendation; the Committee's report stated which parties came to assert desire for the property. Councilmember Tam stated the School District has carved out areas for community gardens; City parkland adjacent to schools present good opportunities, especially on the East End. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated said areas would be reviewed; stakeholder interviews would be conducted; the School District is a major stakeholder. Councilmember deHaan stated the gardens within schools are for educating the students; inquired whether community gardens are being discussed. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded the plan is comprehensive, would not just look at community gardens, and would look at urban farming opportunities, including with schools. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding Alameda Point, the Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated the Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) has Ploughshare Nursery, an urban farm, and a community garden; the City would learn Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 March 1, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-03-01.pdf |