(1) Approval of an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the Establishment of a Smart Gardening Demonstration Learning Center in Culver City; (2) Consideration of Recommendations of Possible Park Locations for the Learning Center; and (3) Designation of a Location for the Learning Center in a Park within Culver City. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Item Number: A 1 Meeting Date: 06/23/08 AGENDA ITEM: (1) Approval of an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the Establishment of a Smart Gardening Demonstration Learning Center in Culver City; (2) Consideration of Recommendations of Possible Park Locations for the Learning Center; and (3) Designation of a Location for the Learning Center in a Park within Culver City. Contact Person/Dept.: Catherine A. Vargas/Public Works Environmental Programs and Operations Fiscal Impact: Yes No X General Fund: Yes No X Phone Number: (310) 253 6411 Action Item: X Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List (06/18/08). Department Approval: Damian Skinner for Charles Herbertson Public Works Director and City Engineer (6/10/08); William La Pointe Director of Parks Recreation and Community Services (06/11/08). Attachments: X City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/18/08) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller (06/18/08) RECOMMENDATION: City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (06/18/08) Staff recommends the City Council: (1) approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the establishment of a Smart Gardening Demonstration Learning Center (Learning Center) in Culver City; (2) consider recommendations by the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff regarding possible park locations for the Learning Center; and (3) designate a location for the Learning Center in a park within Culver City. BACKGROUND: The Countywide Smart Gardening Program was established in 1994 by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works to help meet ...
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