HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-27; City Council; ; Acceptance of a cash donation of $10,318 from the Friends of Carrillo Ranch~ CITY COUNC IL V Staff Report
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Nov. 27, 2018
Mayor and City Council
Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Mick Calarco, Special Projects Manager
mick.calarco@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2859
CA Review __ _
Subject: Acceptance of a cash donation of $10,318 from the Friends of Carrillo
Ranch.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution accepting a cash donation of $10,318 from the Friends of Carrillo Ranch.
Executive Summary
The Friends of Carrillo Ranch has generously donated $10,318 to the Carrillo Ranch Trust Fund
in support of the fourth grade California History & Art program at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic
Park. Per CMC 2.08.100, donations over $5,000 require City Council acceptance.
Discussion
The Friends of Carrillo Ranch (Friends) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit chartered California Educational
Corporation, whose mission is to encourage the enjoyment of California history and the graphic
arts in local elementary schools using Carrillo Ranch as a unique, effective teaching aid.
The Friends of Carrillo Ranch partnered with the Parks & Recreation and Library & Cultural Arts
Departments for the annual Fiesta at the Rancho fundraiser on Aug. 17, 2018. This year, the
Friends Board of Directors organized and conducted a silent auction, featuring 52 unique gift
items for prospective buyers.
In addition, the Friends spearheaded a busing grant fund raising component that provides
roundtrip bus transportation for Title I schools. Proceeds raised from the Fiesta silent auction
and busing grant fundraiser make it possible to send more than 1,200 Carlsbad fourth grade
students through the California History & Art program free of charge.
The California History & Art program is a unique educational opportunity developed in 1991 by
Friends of Carrillo Ranch founder, Alan Kindle, and Joan Kindle, the city's volunteer curator.
Today, Carlsbad fourth graders get to watch an episode of the Cisco Kid, tour the Ranch,
participate in creative writing and vocabulary exercises, complete an art project, and make corn
tortillas from scratch. The California History & Art program fulfills fourth grade common core
state standards in history, and students receive classroom credit for attending.
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Fiscal Analysis
The Friends donation helps underwrite a portion of the California History & Art program costs.
Next Steps
Per the adopted resolution, the Parks & Recreation Department will apply these funds to
support California History & Art program costs.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project"
within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change
in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment,
and therefore, does not require environmental review.
Public Notification
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. City Council Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-193
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A CASH DONATION OF $10,318 FROM THE
FRIENDS OF CARRILLO RANCH TO THE CARRILLO RANCH TRUST FUND
Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has been informed that the Friends
of Carrillo Ranch has generously donated $10,318 to the Carrillo Ranch Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Friends donation supports the California & History & Art program at Leo Carrillo
Ranch Historic Park; and
WHEREAS, funds raised send more than 1,200 Carlsbad fourth grade students through the
educational program free of charge and provides busing grants to Title I schools.
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. That the Council accepts, with thanks, the $10,318 Friends donation.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 27th day of November. 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
None.
None.
(SEAL)
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