Resolution 2004- 48
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-48
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY OF SANTA
CLARA COUNTY APPROVING THE EASEMENT PROPOSAL TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION'S CALIFORNIA FARMLAND
CONSERVANCY PROGRAM FOR THE TAYLOR CONSERVATION EASEMENT
WHEREAS, the Legislature has established the California Farmland Conservancy
Program within the Department of Conservation, and through a grant program is providing
assistance to conserve important agricultural land resources that are subject to conversion
pressures; and
WHEREAS, the Land Trust for Santa Clara County intends to purchase a 510 acre
conservation easement from a willing seller to protect the agricultural property in perpetuity.
The Taylor property is located within the Santa Clara County Agricultural Preserve, south of
Highway 25 and bordered by the Pajaro River and Carnadero Creek. This purchase would be for
the purpose of conserving priority agricultural land resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy City Council approves the easement proposal and
certifies that the easement proposal meets the eligibility criteria set forth in Public Resources
Code Section 10251, to wit;
a) The parcel proposed for conservation is expected to continue to be used for, and is
large enough to sustain commercial agricultural production. The land is also in an
area that possesses the necessary market, infrastructure, and agricultural support
services, and the surrounding parcel sizes and land uses will support long-term
commercial agricultural production.
b) The City of Gilroy has a General Plan which demonstrates a long-term commitment
to agricultural land conservation. This commitment is reflected in the goals,
objectives, policies, and implementation measures of the Plan, as they relate to the
area south of Gilroy where the easement acquisition is proposed.
c) Without conservation, the land proposed for protection is likely to be converted to
nonagricultural use in the foreseeable future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Gilroy
hereby approves the filing of an application for funding from the California Farmland
Conservancy Program.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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Rhonda Pellin, City Clerk
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I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached
Resolution No. 2004-48 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a city resolution,
duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the
7th day of June, 2004, at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City of Gilroy this 14th day of June, 2004.
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City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
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