1 RESOLUTION NUMBER: -2023
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL APPROVING AN AMENDED LEASE
WITH SEBASTOPOL LITTLE LEAGUE FOR USE OF CITY BALLFIELDS WHEREAS, the Sebastopol Little League has an existing Lease to operate the Clahan and Polley baseball fields with the City of Sebastopol; and,
WHEREAS, the Sebastopol Little League has been offering youth baseball since 1957 on these fields; and WHEREAS, the existing lease was last prepared 15 years ago and Sebastopol Little League would like to update and change items to be accurate with the current times and needs; and, WHEREAS, Sebastopol Little League intends to fundraise for upgrades at Polley field and desire to amend the lease to provide for a 25-year lease given these investments; and, WHEREAS, the City of Sebastopol completed a comprehensive General Plan update with adoption of a new General Plan on November 15, 2016; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, codified at Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR, § 15000 et seq.), on November 15, 2016, the City Council certified and adopted an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Sebastopol General Plan (the “Project”; State Clearinghouse No. 2016032001); and
WHEREAS, the proposed lease renewal is consistent with the following General Plan Goals, Policies and Actions: Goal COS 12: Ensure the Provision and Preservation of Diverse and Accessible Open Spaces throughout the Sebastopol Planning Area; and,
WHEREAS, the renewal of the ballfield lease is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 which exempts leasing of existing facilities.; and, WHEREAS, the renewal of the lease with the Sebastopol Little League to operate Clahan and Polley Fields is consistent with City Council Goals:
Goal 1 - Maintain the long term financial stability and sustainability of the City of Sebastopol and Operate City government in a fiscally responsible and responsive manner, including: 1.2 Develop Private / Public Partnerships Goal 3 - Maintain, Enhance and Increase Park-land in the City of Sebastopol Goal 4 - Maintain and Enhance the City of Sebastopol as a Walkable/Bike-able Community and Enhance the City’s Commitment to Promotion of our public’s health by Creating and Participating in City and Community Programs, Services and Policies.
4.1 Create a Safe, Healthy and Attractive Environment for Residents and Visitors 2 4.2 Create Economic, Cultural and Recreational Opportunities to Maintain the Small Town Character of Sebastopol; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public meeting to consider the item on February 7, 2023, and heard public comment; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby adopts a Resolution Approving an Amended Lease to Sebastopol Little League for Use of City Ballfields authorizing the City Manager to execute the lease, by the following vote:
VOTE:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
APPROVED: _______________________________________
Mayor Neysa Hinton
ATTEST: ______________________________________________________________________ Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________________________ Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney