REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Accept Kaiser Permanente Donation for Annual Senior Center Health & Wellness Faire and Related Budget Amendment
Report
BACKGROUND
Kaiser Permanente has offered to donate $500 to offset the cost of the Senior Center's Second Annual "Be Strong, Live Long" Health & Wellness Faire & barbecue lunch, which takes place on May 18, 2018. City Policy and Procedure #016 "Gifts to the City" requires review of donations, conditions of acceptance, if any, and whether acceptance would be beneficial or burdensome to the City. The donation supplements the cost of food offered at the Fair to offer a healthy barbecue lunch to the seniors and public at a reduced price. This is the second year of the event, which connects Santa Clarans of all ages to resources and information related to eating well, being active, and finding connection to community resources. The 2017 fair engaged approximately 300 participants; our goal in 2018 is to assist 500 city residents.
DISCUSSION
Kaiser Permanente is continuing its consistent support of the City's Parks & Recreation Department activities, and the donation does not have conditions attached. The City does not foresee potential liability to the City, the donor, or the public with acceptance of the donation.
The donation would benefit the City and community as a whole by supplementing the cost of food served at the event, and there are no foreseen drawbacks to acceptance of the donation. Community engagement and support of City activities establishes positive public perception and encourages further engagement and support. The City has determined that the FPPC Form 801 need not be prepared because the gift does not have a specific end recipient. In accordance with City Policy and Procedure #016, the City recommends acceptance of the donation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQ...
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