REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Written Petition submitted by Jerry R. Patrignani requesting an Update and Potential Action on Lawn Bowl Clubhouse Project
Report
BACKGROUND
Council Policy 030 - Adding an Item on the Agenda (Attachment 1) sets forth the procedure for written petitions. Any member of the public may submit a written request raising any issue or item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Per the policy, the written request will be submitted on the agenda, in the form substantially provided by the requestor, without any staff analysis, including fiscal review, legal review and policy review. If a simple majority of the City Council supports further study of the request, then a full staff analysis shall be prepared within thirty (30) days, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
DISCUSSION
The City Clerk’s Office has received a Written Petition for Council consideration from Mr. Jerry R. Patrignani dated June 4, 2019 (Attachment 2) requesting an update and potential action on Lawn Bowl Clubhouse Project. The Council received an update on this matter on October 9, 2018 and an additional update on December 11, 2018. As part of the December 11 meeting staff presented three alternatives:
• Renovate the current clubhouse
• Replace the current modular Clubhouse with an in-kind modular building
• Replace the current modular Clubhouse with a new modular building that includes a bathroom, kitchenette, and aesthetic enhancements.
Council took no action on any of these policy options, but rather asked staff to fix any necessary health and safety improvements, explore the options of obtaining a used modular from the school district, and for the Lawn Bowl Club to pursue grants.
As reported on the January 28-February 8, 2019 City Manager’s Blog staff completed the review of health and safety issues and the school district responded that it will need its inventory of portables and none are available. Additionally, on the final Council directive, staff is aware that the Lawn Bowls Club has not come forward with funds or grants for the project. As such, other than re-reporting on the same December 11, 2018 options and updating the costs, and/or the most recent January - February 2019 update, there is nothing new to report on this matter.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with considering the request to be placed on a future agenda except for staff time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) in that it is a fiscal activity that does not involve commitment to a specific project which may result in potential significant impact on the environment.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any report to council may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Set a future Council meeting date to take action on the Written Petition received.
2. Take no action.
3. Any other City Council Action, as determined by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation.
Staff
Reviewed by: Nora Pimentel, Assistant City Clerk
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Policy and Procedure 030 - Adding an Item on the Agenda
2. Written Petition dated June 4, 2019 from Jerry R. Patrignani
3. Tentative Meeting Agenda Calendar (TMAC)