HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-13; City Council; Resolution 2026-010Exhibit 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010 .
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A $60,810.99 DONATION DISTRIBUTION FROM
THE JOYCE GAMMON TRUST TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD LIBRARY &
CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT ANY REMAINING DONATION DISTRIBUTIONS FROM
THE JOYCE GAMMON TRUST
WHEREAS, Joyce Gammon bequeathed funds to the Carlsbad City Library through the Joyce
Gammon Trust to support services for homebound patrons; and
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Library received an initial $387,115 donation from the Joyce
Gammon Trust in June 2024; and
WHEREAS, following further trust accounting, the Carlsbad City Library received an additional
$60,810.99 donation from the Joyce Gammon Trust, which will be deposited in the Library & Cultural
Arts Donations Special Revenue Fund to be used in accordance with Joyce Gammon’s wishes; and
WHEREAS, the Joyce Gammon Trust is currently holding a reserve for any outstanding estate
expenses, which may result in one final donation distribution from the estate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and does not require environmental review under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15602(c)(3) because accepting the donation is a government fiscal
activity and does not in itself involve any commitment to any specific project which may
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Accepting the
donation does not have a legally binding effect on any possible future discretionary
action. The activities or projects for which this funding will be used may require
preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and CEQA
Guidelines. The proposed action will not foreclose review of alternatives or mitigation
measures by the public as part of the environmental review process.
3.That the City Council accepts a $60,810.99 donation from the Joyce Gammon Trust,
which will be directed to the Library & Cultural Arts Donations Special Revenue Fund to
be used in accordance with Joyce Gammon’s wishes.
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4.That the City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to accept any remaining
donation distributions from the Joyce Gammon Trust and to execute any applicable and
necessary documentation.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Carlsbad on the 13th day of January, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
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SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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