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Home My WebLink About2020-05-19; City Council; ; Donation from the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation in the Amount of $196,072~ CITY COUNCIL ~ Staff Report Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: May 19, 2020 Mayor and City Council Scott Chadwick, City Manager Heather Pizzuto, Library & Cultural Arts Director Heather.pizzuto@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2056 CA Review AF Subject: Donation from the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation in the Amount of $196,072 Recommended Action Adopt a resolution accepting a donation of $196,072 from the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation to the City of Carlsbad's Library & Cultural Arts Department Executive Summary The Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation has generously offered to donate $196,072 to the City of Carlsbad's Library & Cultural Arts department, as follows: • $14,953 from its William D. Cannon Art Gallery Endowment Fund to support programs, exhibits, and activities associated with the William D. Cannon Art Gallery at the Carlsbad City Library complex • $80,931 from its Robert H. Gartner Endowment Fund to support cultural programming in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at the Carlsbad City Library complex • $100,188 from its Benson Family Endowment Fund to provide funding in part for the library collection and in part to support programs and services of the Library Learning Center Under Carlsbad Municipal Code 2.08.100, donations over $5,000 must be approved by the City Council. Discussion The Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation was launched in 1998 with its mission to seek, cultivate and provide financial support for the City of Carlsbad's library and cultural arts facilities and programs and ensure they serve community needs. One way the Foundation achieves this mission is by attracting and managing major gifts. Through the generosity of community members, three endowments have been established to support specific programs and services: May 19, 2020 Item #1 Page 1 of 3 The William D. Cannon Art Gallery endowment was established with a gift from Teresa M. Cannon in 1999, to support the activities and programs of the William D. Cannon Art Gallery located at the Carlsbad City Library complex. The Robert H. Gartner endowment was established in 2005 and is designated to support cultural programming in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium located at the Carlsbad City Library complex. The Benson Family endowment was established in 2014 with a gift from Dr. and Mrs. Russell Benson through the Benson Family Trust, for the use and benefit of the Library Learning Center and for the acquisition of books and other library materials for the libraries. If the donation is approved by City Council, the Library & Cultural Arts Department will send an appropriate letter of thanks to the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation for this generous donation. Fiscal Analysis These donations will be used as stated above to enhance cultural programming, visual arts activities, and library services through the Liqrary & Cultural Arts department. Appropriation of these funds is included in the FY 2020-21 budget. Next Steps The Library & Cultural Arts Department will apply these funds as appropriated in the fiscal year 2020-21 budget to deliver the identified programs and services. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act 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 and Outreach 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 May 19, 2020 Item #1 Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $196,072 FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY & ARTS FOUNDATION TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD'S LIBRARY & CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation has generously offered to donate $196,072 to the City of Carlsbad's Library & Cultural Arts department, as follows: $14,953 from its William D. Cannon Art Gallery Endowment Fund, $80,931 from its Roberts H. Gartner Endowment, $100,188 from its Benson Family Endowment Fund;and WHEREAS, acceptance ofthis donation will provide enhanced cultural programming in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, support programs, exhibits, and activities associated with the William D. Cannon Art Gallery, purchase library materials and support programs and services at the Library Learning Center. 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 City Council accepts with thanks the donation of $196,072 from the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 19th day of May 2020, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. None. None. MATT HALL, Mayor (SEAL) May 19, 2020 Item #1 Page 3 of 3 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Gita Nassiri Tuesday, May 19, 2020 11 :49 AM City Clerk; Council Internet Email All Receive -Agenda Item # J_ For the Information of the: Date CA v--cc_ Cc: S/)9 COUNCIL ✓ Heather Pizzuto CM V° ACM ~ DCM {3) :::::._ Subject: TODAY'S MEETING-Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation Letter Attachments: City Council letter-May 18 2020.pdf Good Morning: I would appreciate it if you would include the attached letter from the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation regarding its annual donation (item #1 on today's agenda) in the records for today's City Council meeting and, if possible, for it to be read out loud during the meeting. Thank you, Gita Nassiri as President, Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation Gita K. Nassiri I Attorney at Law/ CPA CAPITAL LEGACY LAW, INC. Carlsbad, CA 92009 www.CapitalLegacyLaw.com Like us on Facebook. 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CARLSBAD LIB RARY & AR.T S FOUNDATION 1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad, CA 92009 May 18, 2020 Via email CityCounciJ@carlsbadca.gov Carlsbad City Council Re: Donation in the Amount of $196,072 Dear Mayor Hall and Council Members: The Board of Trustees of the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation ("CLAF") is pleased to present to the City of Carlsbad a donation in the amount of $196,072 for the benefit of the City of Carlsbad's Library and Cultural Arts Department for the upcoming fiscal year. This year, we are especially happy to be able to distribute, in the midst of a novel virus pandemic and the resulting economic downturn, the full amount of funding available for distribution from our three major endowments. The donation breakdown by endowment is as follows: • $14,953 from the William D. Cannon Art Gallery Endowment Fund to support programs, exhibits, and activities associated with the William D. Cannon Art Gallery at the Carlsbad City Library complex. • $80,931 from the Robert H. Gartner Endowment Fund to support cultural programming in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at the Carlsbad City Library complex. • $100,188 from the Benson Family Endowment Fund to provide funding in part for the library collection and in part to support programs and services of the Library Learning Center. We know that the funds will be put to great use for the benefit of the Carlsbad community especially during these unprecedented times when the City and the community are facing not only the health impact of the Covid-19 pandemic but also the economic uncertainties resulting therefrom. We are grateful to all of our donors whose generosity allows the Foundation to financially .-.11 n ,..,..,..: .. -., .. -..-...J~ lt~m tt support the Library and Cultural Arts Department's events, programs, supplies and facilities. Sincerely, Gita K. Nassiri President, Board of Trustees . Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation