Reconsideration of (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 (including Carlson Park and Veterans Park); and (3) Designation of a Location for the Learning Center in a Park within Culver City (Carlson Park or Veterans Park). for Item Number: A 1 City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report in Culver City; Meeting Date: 06/30/08 AGENDA ITEM: Reconsideration of (1) Approval of an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles the Establishment of a Smart Gardening Demonstration Learning Center (2) Consideration of Recommendations of Possible Park Locations for the Learning Center (including Carlson Park and Veterans Park); and (3) Designation of a Location for the Learning Center in a Park within Culver City (Carlson Park or Veterans Park). Phone Number: (310) 253 6421 Contact Person/Dept.: Damian Skinner General Fund: Yes No X Fiscal Impact: Yes No X Public Hearing: Attachments: X Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List (06/25/08); Flyers were distributed to the area within 300 feet of both proposed locations. Department Approval: Charles Herbertson (06/25/08) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (06/25/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol A. Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/25/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (06/25/08) Action Item: X RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council re consider the establishment of a Los Angeles County Smart Gardening Demonstration Learning Center (Learning Center) in Culver City at Carlson Park or Veterans Memorial Park. BACKGROUND: On June 23 2008 the City Council approved the construction of a Learning Center at Carlson Park. After the meeting some residents that live near Carlson Park voiced opposition to the program. Also additional questions about the exact location within the park for th...
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