ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AND MENLO PARK FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF AN EMERGENCY
AIRBOAT RAMP AT COOLEY LANDING
WHEREAS, Cooley Landing is operated by the City but was created in partnership with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD), which owns portions of the peninsula as part of Ravenswood Open Space Preserve; and WHEREAS, in July 2012, Cooley Landing Park which consists of an outdoor classroom, restrooms, picnic areas, seating areas, the extension of main pathways, secondary trials, interpretative signs, and lighting was made available and open to the public; and
WHEREAS, in early 2019, final park cosmetic improvements were made in addition to the development of an airboat ramp located on MROSD property but managed by the City to provide the Menlo Park Fire Protection District access to the San Francisco Bay; and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2022, the MROSD General Manager received authorization from the MROSD Board of Directors to enter into an agreement with the City of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park Fire Protection District for the use and maintenance of an emergency airboat ramp in Cooley Landing Park;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and Menlo Park Fire Protection District for the use and maintenance of an emergency airboat ramp at Cooley Landing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: SIGNED:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Ruben Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney