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File ID: 2023-01080 9/12/2023 Consent Item 18.
Naming Community Garden Near Leataata Floyd Elementary School as Healthy Roots Community Garden
File ID: 2023-01080
Location: District 4, Represented by Councilmember Valenzuela Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the naming of community garden near Leataata Floyd Elementary School as Healthy Roots Community Garden.
Contact: Molivann Phlong, Associate Planner, (916) 808-1431, [email protected], ; Jason Wiesemann, Park Planning, Design and Development Manager, (916) 808-7634, [email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Park Location Map
3-Park Photographs
4-Resolution
Additional Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment recommends approving the naming of the community garden near Leataata Floyd Elementary School as the “Healthy Roots Community Garden.”
The new community garden is at the end of McClatchy Way, adjacent to the Leataata Floyd Elementary School and near the Marina Vista and Alder Grove housing development and The Mills Development. The new community garden was opened October 15, 2022, next to the new Food Literacy Center building and urban farm. Community gardens can provide several different benefits that serve as a strong foundation for the mental and physical health of both children and adults.
In the Fall of 2022, the Council District 4 office supported a back-to-school night at Leataata
File ID: 2023-01080 9/12/2023 Consent Item 18.
Elementary School, where students could submit their ideas for the garden's name. These student- created names were sent out on a survey for residents in the surrounding area to vote on, as well as add their own ideas. Survey results showed the name Healthy Roots Community Garden was the community’s first choice.
Policy Considerations: On February 26, 2008, City Council adopted Resolution 2008-112, establishing a Facility Naming Policy. The policy contains guidance when naming facilities or portions of facilities. One of the guiding policies encourages facilities to be named for individuals or families that have contributed substantially to the community or facility, especially a deserving local individual or family.
Providing parks and recreation facilities is consistent with the City’s strategic plan to enhance livability in Sacramento’s neighborhoods by expanding park, recreation, and trail facilities throughout the City. Park naming is part of the Park Development Process as outlined in the City of Sacramento’s 2005-2010 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Economic Impacts: Not Applicable.
Environmental Considerations: Not Applicable.
Sustainability: Not Applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: The community garden naming was considered by Parks and Community Enrichment Commission at its August 3rd meeting. The commission recommended approval of the naming of the community garden as Healthy Roots Community Garden. City Council approved the community garden master plan at its June 12, 2018, meeting.
Rationale for Recommendation: Naming the community garden near Leataata Elementary School as Healthy Roots Community Garden is consistent with the City’s Facility Naming Policy.
Financial Considerations: Not Applicable.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not Applicable.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
September 12, 2023
APPROVING NAMING COMMUNITY GARDEN NEAR LEATAATA FLOYD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS HEALTHY ROOTS COMMUNITY GARDEN
BACKGROUND
A. The community garden is adjacent to Leataata Floyd Elementary School is located at the end of McClatchy Way, and near the Marina Vista and Alder Grove housing development and The Mills Development (Council District 4)
B. The new community garden was opened October 15, 2022, next to the new Food Literacy Center building and urban farm.
C. Council District 4 office supported a back-to-school night at Leataata Floyd Elementary School in the Fall of 2022, where students could submit their ideas for the garden's name. Survey results showed the name Healthy Roots Community Garden was the community’s first choice.
D. Naming the community garden near Leataata Floyd Elementary School as Healthy Roots Community Garden is consistent with the City of Sacramento Facility Naming Policy adopted by the City Council on February 26, 2008 (Resolution No. 2008-112).
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The community garden near Leataata Floyd Elementary School is hereby named as the "Healthy Roots Community Garden.”