REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 5, 2015
FROM: MANUEL A. MOLLINEDO, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services
BY: KAREN M. NORRIS, Administrative Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to a Memorandum of Understanding between The Art of Life Cancer Foundation, Inc. and the City of Fresno:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. ***Approve a two year Memorandum of Understanding with The Art of Life Cancer Foundation, Inc. for the development of a garden at Woodward Park (Council District 6)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council; 1) adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Article 19, Section 15304/Class 4 of the CEQA Guidelines and 2) approve a two year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Art of Life Cancer Foundation, Inc. for the development of a 3.44 acre garden at Woodward Park.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department was approached by The Art of Life Cancer Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) to create a garden on 3.44 acres in Woodward Park at the northern edge of the park north of the parking area near the Friant Road entrance. The Art of Life Garden (Garden) is an effort by the community affected by cancer to provide a place to show what the disease has taught others about the art of life. The site will include trails, display kiosks, reflective areas, playscapes for children, and a gathering place for events. There will be no entrance fee to enter the Garden.
The MOU will allow the Foundation to develop the Garden at Woodward Park. The Foundation associated with California Oncology of Central California in collaboration with community partners, including California State University, Fresno and River Tree Volunteers will create the Art of Life Garden. The Foundatio...
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