Matter SCC-128918

Adopt Commendation for Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden for their community stewardship advocating for Rusty Areias Community Garden at Martial Cottle Park. (Arenas)

Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for the Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden, recognizing their community stewardship at Martial Cottle Park. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors and is recommended for adoption by Supervisor Sylvia Arenas.

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Commendation for Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden
Recognizes community stewardship at Martial Cottle Park
Recommended for adoption by Supervisor Sylvia Arenas
Addressed to the Board of Supervisors

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128918 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Commendation for Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden for their community stewardship advocating for Rusty Areias Community Garden at Martial Cottle Park. (Arenas) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

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Commendation for Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden

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The document recognizes the Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden for their dedication to improving the community garden and preserving agricultural traditions in Santa Clara County. The garden, which opened in 2021, provides 46 rental plots and promotes organic gardening principles. The group has also advocated for senior gardeners by securing a shade structure through partnerships with local government entities.

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Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden is a group of gardeners and volunteers.
The garden opened in 2021 through a lease agreement between the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County Parks.
It offers 46 garden rental plots and promotes organic agricultural sustainability.
The group adheres to organic gardening principles and supports food security.
They are recognized for advocating for senior gardeners and securing a shade structure.

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Oocusign Envelope ID: FE?00ECA-O134-4124-B0E0-41MBC315E10 Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden is a group of dedicated gardeners and volunteers at Rusty Areias Community Garden, which opened in 2021 through a special lease agreement between the City of San Jose's Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services and Santa Clara County Parks; WHEREAS, Rusty Areias Community Garden offers 46 garden rental plots on a year-to-year basis and serves as a space for organic agricultural sustainability while promoting healthy diet choices by allowing community members to grow their own food at an affordable cost; WHEREAS, Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden adheres to organic gardening principles, including not using pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers, inspiring neighbors to remain food secure through self-reliance and organic plot gardening; and WHEREAS, Friends of Rusty Areias Community Garden is being recognized for its advocacy for senior gardeners and volunteers during the hot summer months, securing a new shade structure through a partnership between the Office of Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, Santa Clara County Parks, and the City of San Jose's Department...