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Council approves 20‑year license for Ecology Center to operate Linovia Farm with city capital support

San Juan Capistrano City Council · August 5, 2025
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The council authorized a 20‑year license with the Ecology Center for a 1.5‑acre Linovia Farm on city property, with phased city capital contributions (first $300,000 then two subsequent payments totaling $450,000) and a $1‑per‑year license fee; the Ecology Center will provide educational programming and maintain the site.

The council approved a license agreement allowing the Ecology Center to operate a 1.5‑acre Linovia Farm on city‑owned land near Lanovia Avenue and San Juan Creek Road. Assistant City Manager Matisse Bridal and Ecology Center representatives described the site plan, fencing, pedestrian access, temporary restroom plan and programming goals focused on regenerative organic farming and school‑based education. The license term is 20 years with two optional 10‑year extensions; the Ecology Center will maintain operations and pay a nominal $1 per…

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