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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; 493-4; Hospice of the North Coast'PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL TITLE:OF THE COAST RECOMMENDED ACTION: If the Commission concurs, approve in concept of a tree planting program in City parks which would serve to memorialize deceased individuals. Direct staff to develop guidelines for the program and establish a donation account to fund its performance. ITEM EXPLANATION; The Department has received a request from Hospice of the North Coast (Exhibit 1) to allow for the planting of trees within park sites which would serve to memorialize deceased individuals. A representative of Hospice of the North Coast will elaborate on this request. If the Commission concurs with this proposal, staff recommends that guidelines be established to define specific areas within specific park sites only for the implementation of this program. In addition, it is recommended that no funds other 7 than those contributed and deposited within a special donation account be expended } for the implementation and/or maintenance/replacement for this program. 1. Letter - Hospice of the North Coast 016 RECEWED HOSPICE OF THE NORTH COAST Community Outreach 1992-93 Board of Directors David Kulchin, President Edward Scarpelli, Vice President Janet Cushman, Treasurer Kent Bennington, Ph.D., Secretary Jaleh Brunst Anneliese Graf Evalyn Klippel Karen Ladley Eva Lean, M.D. Toni Leichtag Sandra Matheus r aid Owens /. . Portante George Samuels John Saurwein James Sinclair, M.D. Beverly Smith, R.N., Ph.D. Rev. Jerald Stinson Seena Trigas Mary Wailon Nathan Clark, Ph.D., Executive Director March 18, 1993 David Bradstreet Director, Parks and Recreation City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, Ca 92008 Dear Mr. Bradstreet: As President of Hospice of the North Coast, our board of directors authorized me to request approval of an idea which could benefit the City of Carlsbad as well as Hospice of the North Coast. The special program which implement a major gift fund donor would designate their particular park in Carlsbad, large plaque would be placed of the people memorialized, park and their tree, and over is growing in memory of their Hospice is proposing is to raising campaign wherein a contribution for a tree in a A memorial display piece or in the park and list the name Individuals could visit the the years know that the tree loved ones. Although the details of the program need to be worked out jointly between the City and Hospice, we are now seeking approval in concept to proceed through the process as quickly as possible and in sync with a new park in Carlsbad. I am requesting permission to appear before the Parks and Recreation Commission at the earliest convenience to elaborate on this request. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,Sincerely, ^7 -22-^ fi David Kulchin President, Board of Directors 2380 CAMINO VIDA ROBLE • SUITE F • CARLSBAD, CA 92 EXHIBIT 1