REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 22, 2017
FROM: BRUCE A. RUDD, City Manager
Office of the City Manager
SUBJECT
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Actions related to Kaiser Park (Council District 6):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301, 15304, 15311, and 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Approve a ground lease with River Park Little League, Inc.
3. Approve an Amendment and Extension of Agreement for Recreational Use of Basin "CN" between the City, Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District, and River Park Little League, Inc.
4. RESOLUTION - Finding River Park Little League is uniquely qualified to provide recreational programming at Kaiser Park and Inspiration Park.
5. Approve a service contract with River Park Little League, Inc., to provide recreational programming at Kaiser Park and Inspiration Park.
6. Approve Third Amendment to Agreement with Resources for Independence Central Valley regarding use of Inspiration Park.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Council approve agreements that will allow River Park Little League to expand a parking lot and establish a youth soccer field at Kaiser Park, provide recreational services for Little League Challenger youth baseball at Inspiration Park, as well as continue Little League baseball operations in the Flood Control basin pursuant to a 1999 agreement with the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since 1999, River Park Little League (the League) has operated Little League baseball fields in Basin "CN," owned by the City, under agreement with Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (FMFCD), adjacent to Kaiser Park. For years, the League was allowed to park in the adjacent office complex; however, the office complex has recently been sold, and the new owner has subsequently terminated this arrangement. While there is an existing parking lot located at Kaiser Park, it is not sufficient to support the demand created during ...
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