HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 05-005 -supporting relocation of Farmer's marketRESOLUTION NO. OS-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SARATOGA SUPPORTING THE
RELOCATION OF THE FARMERS' MARKET TO
WEST VALLEY COLLEGE
WHEREAS, the 10 year old Saratoga Farmers' Market, a popular community
event, wishes to relocate from the Saratoga High School to West Valley College; and
WHEREAS, the West Valley College maintains public facilities which could
accommodate a Certified Farmers' Market for the community; and
WHEREAS, the Saratoga Farmers' Market held at West Valley College would
not impact existing activities on campus on Saturday mornings; and
WHEREAS, the College, as a good neighbor, has sent out a survey to its
neighbors soliciting their opinions regarding the relocation of the market; and
WHEREAS, the Saratoga Certified Farmers' Market has the experience and
expertise in operating, marketing and managing certified farmers' markets. Saratoga
Certified Farmers' Market maintains in-house talent and resources to accomplish the
tasks necessary to successfully operate a Certified Farmers' Market; and
WHEREAS, the Saratoga Farmers' Market has the necessary resources and funds
to cover the expenses and costs of operating the market; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby resolves as
follows:
The City Council of the City of Saratoga supports the relocation of the Farmers' Market
to West Valley College and looks forward to considering the issues further through the
use permit process; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED;
The City Council of the City of Saratoga expresses its appreciation to West Valley
College President Phil Hartley and the West Valley-Mission College Board of Trustees
for their community-oriented approach to this issue.