HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-20; City Council; Resolution 2005-3831
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-383
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING TWO GRANT
REQUESTS FROM THE CARLTAS COMPANY FOR RESEARCH
PRODUCTIVITY OF THE FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD
RANCH.
CASE NAME: FLOWER FIELDS GRANT ALLOCATIONS
PROJECTS INTENDED TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM
WHEREAS, Carltas Company as property owner and on behalf of the “Flower
Fields” grower has filed a request for two grants for research conducted during the 2004-2005
growing season; and
WHEREAS, the first grant request is for $32,450 for research conducted on
effective alternatives to methyl bromide fumigation; and
WHEREAS, the second grant request is for $29,250 for research conducted on
seed selection for improvements to existing varieties and the development of two new varieties;
and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed and recommends that each grant is consistent
with the purpose stipulated in the agreement between the City and the California Coastal
Conservancy and with reasonable and customary costs associated with the scope of work
covered in each grant request; and
WHEREAS, the Planning director has determined that the projects covered by
the grant requests are categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to 515301
(existing facilities); and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the special revenue account to fund both
of the grants and the City’s administrative costs; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorizes the Finance Director to appropriate $67,870
to pay for the grants ($61,700) and the City’s administrative costs ($6,170).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following:
1. That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
2. That the Flower Fields Grants No. 1 and 2 of 2005 are approved.
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Condition:
1. Prior to the submittal of any future grant requests, the property owner/applicant shall
submit a report to the Carlsbad Planning Department detailing how each project met the
intended objectives.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 20th day of December , 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hall, Packard, Sigafoose
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Ku&
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
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