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Report recommends phased community food campus at Martino Park; neighbors urge slower rollout
Summary
A feasibility study recommends a mixed community farm and food forest at Martino Park with a proposed startup cost of about $152,000 and annual operating costs near $100,000; council heard both support and concerns—especially about Area 3—s trees, parking and outreach—and directed staff to pursue phased next steps and grant searches.
Nonprofit partners Sierra Harvest and Interfaith Food Ministry presented a feasibility study and recommendations for a community food campus at Martino (Devere Montino) Park, and council directed staff to pursue next steps including further community outreach, Measure E briefing, and grant-seeking while recommending a phased build.
Presenters Eli Bacon (CR Harvest) and Dana Frazz summarized the study—s goals: increase food access, create educational and vocational opportunities, reduce waste and integrate community partners. The teams proposed placing a food forest in the park—s rear area (Area 3) that would integrate existing trees and…
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