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4. The locations for the greenhouses and storage/office buildings are to be considered optimal to the success of the enclosed demonstration garden and should not be relocated during future design phases. Consideration shall be given to the location, size, design and material used for garden plots to assure consistency with the Master Plan's Design Guidelines. Section 7.2 — Sub-area 7 Location of Fencing at Demonstration Gardens (Page 10) There is an additional unfenced area to the West of the West Parking lot that will be used by Master Gardener volunteers to provide public accessible theme gardens related to the research, educational and teaching activities. The research-oriented activities and operation of the Demonstration Garden will be located within the fenced area of the Demonstration Garden. (No additional changes to the existing paragraph are recommended.) Row Crop Comments Section 7.2 Sub-Area 7 Site Plan (Page 10) The row crop area, located to the west of the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, is approximately 1.25 acres in size and extends to the western end of Sub-Area 7. This area could have an additional trash enclosure and will be fenced if determined necessary by the operator and/or the City. General Comments Water Availability— Section 21 Guidelines - Row Crop Protocols (Page 38) 5. Water conservation shall be the highest priority of the Community Farm operators. 6. The following sources of water may be made available at the Community Farm in either or both sub-areas: • potable water service • rain water cisterns • reclaimed water service • well water and other sources including the City's adjacent detention pond Pesticide Usage — Section 21 Guidelines — Integrated Pest Management (Page 40) Integrated Pest Management is a holistic approach to controlling insects, plant diseases, weeds, and other pests. IPM programs integrate the use of many environmentally-sound strategies for managing, but not necessarily eliminating pests. First and foremost, IPM seeks to prevent pests by fostering a healthy environment in which plants have the strength to resist disease and insect infestations, and to out- compete weeds. An IPM approach requires an understanding of the life cycles of pests and beneficial organisms and regular monitoring of their populations. If a pest problem is identified, IPM then considers all viable solutions and uses a variety of techniques to control pests, rather than turning only to pesticides. The least toxic pesticides are used as a last resort only." Community Farm operators shall not use chemicals that are inconsistent with the City's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policies. Page 2 of 3