RES 2005-16 AGRICULTURE PROMOTION ACTION PLAN040505
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-16
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of 13airibridgc Island, Washington,
identifying an action plan to promote agriculture, as part of the City
Council's 2005 Work Plan.
WHEREAS, the City Comprehensive Plan Environmental Klement Goals 1 and
3, Policies AG 3.5 and AG 3.8 and Economic Elcment Goal 1 an(1 I'ulicics AG I.1 and
AG1.4 and AG1.5 state a desire to preserve and protect island aLric!iltural Kind and to
retain and enhance farming as part of a diverse local economy; 111(
WHEREAS, the City Municipal Code adopted on September 1, 1994 (and
subsequently amended), established Agriculture as a prelerred use i ii zones where it is
allowed; and Bainbridge Island Municipal Code 1 5.99.010 supports the Comprehensive
Plan and states that "To the extent possible, agriculture shall be treated as a preferred use
in zones in which it is a permitted use."
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to identify and impicn;cnt a numhcr of
action steps to maintain and increase the active uusc of City ownc,i ;�.�sricultural land use.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The follov� ing action item., �rrc incurporated as
part of the City Council's 2005 work plan:
Section 1. The City will enter into a contract with the Trust for Working
Landscapes to provide for the active use of the Johnson harm for agriculture, animal
husbandry, education and cultural events and establishing the City's contributions to the
development of the site. Specific City action items for 2005 will include:
A geotechnical assessment ol'tlle property to dctermin,_� the Icasibility of and
the preferred location for, building lots (up to S7,000)1 :111,1
Given a favorable geotechnical report the City will proN, i,lc matching funds
for raising a barn on site (up to $5,000 ), and
Given a favorable geotechnical report the City will contract for preparation
and processing of a plat to establish building lots. (l'��;t; arc to he determined
and will include design, engineering, drainage and processing tees)
Section 2. The City has increased funding [or the annual contr�rct with the Kitsap
County Conservation District (KCCD) to allo\v li
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owned agricultural lands and make a recommendation on models that provide for the
economic success,. active use, preservation, environmental stewardship, public benefit
and long-term management of urban fringe agriculture.
Section 4. The City will contract with island fanners for the short-term maintenance
of City -owned agricultural lands including:
• Soil amendments for the Morales property already covered under contract
with the Trust for Working Landscapes.
Pruning, thinning, irrigation and mowing of the crop at M & E Tree Farm.
Deer fencing for crop protection on the Suyematsu property.
PASSED by the City Council this 13th day of April, 2005.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 14°i day of April, 2005.
DARLENE KORDONOWY, 1w1a} or
ATT(EST/AUTHENTICATE:
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SUSAN P. KAS ER, City C erk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: April 6, 2005
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: April 13, 2005
RESOLUTION NO: 2005-16