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Garden Patch Program • Consider various sized raised garden plots, including those that are smaller, to meet the needs of a single user and assure the area's design accommodates additional plots to meet current and future needs. . Evaluate the design and access to the raised garden plots to accommodate the disabled and seniors. • Reach out to the local Boy Scouts for assistance with the construction and maintenance of the raised garden plots. • Develop City Garden Patch use policies to assure they accommodate turn over to meet needs, actively manage the wait list, and monitor usage to assure raised garden plots are being actively gardened. Staff Response — Staff concurs with the comments and they are incorporated in the recommended amendments. Note that staff recommendations also include some minor recommended changes requested by the Community Services department. Demonstration Garden . Evaluate the practicality and benefits of design consistency between the raised garden plots in the Garden Patch area and the garden plots in the Demonstration Gardens. Staff Response — It is imperative that the Community Farm be constructed and operated to meet the City's design and maintenance expectations. However, the Master Gardeners' garden plot usage is more varied than the Garden Patch program in that some plots are used for research, cultivation of specific plants and other special needs. Therefore, the Master Gardeners' plot design and size will vary. Nevertheless, staff is recommending an amendment to assure that the plots conform with the Design Guidelines included in the Master Plan. • Review the location of the public trail in relation to the Demonstration Garden to maximize public access and assure security and operations of the Demonstration Garden. Staff Response — Staff concurs with the need to locate the research-oriented activities and operations within the fenced area of the Demonstration Garden. Therefore, it recommends an amendment that the unfenced area of the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden will be used by Master Gardener volunteers to provide publicly- accessible theme gardens and educational activities. Crop Area • Fence the entire Crop Area for management and security. Staff Response — Staff anticipates that the operator may want the area fenced and it is recommending an amendment reflecting this option. Learning Center • Explore the use of solar panels. Page 5 of 8