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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
CORY LINDER, DIRECTOR, RECREATION AND PARKS~
AUGUST 19, 2014
GIFTS FOR PARKS
CAROLYNN PETRU, ACTING CITY MANAGE~
Staff Coordinators: Katie Lozano, Administrative Analyst II \-\-'
Mary Hirsch, Recreation Specialis~
RECOMMENDATION
Accept Gifts for Parks donations and direct staff to prepare donor letters of appreciation
for the Mayor's signature.
BACKGROUND
The City's Gifts for Parks Program, established in 1982, provides a means by which
interested individuals, organizations, and/or businesses may contribute funds or
merchandise for the enhancement of the City's Recreation and Parks facilities and
programs. Donations, as prescribed by law, are tax deductible as charitable
contributions.
DISCUSSION
The City has received the following donations from January 1, 2014 through June 30,
2014:
Point Vicente Interpretive Center Whale Walk Plaques ($2,500)
• Dione Dierks: In loving memory of Kellen Flanigan
• Dion Hatch: In honor of Mary and Dion
• David and Geraldine Misch: In honor of Dave and Geri Misch
• Ranajit and Catherine Sahu: In memory of Joseph K. Sahu
Point Vicente Interpretive Center Amphitheatre Plaques ($1,500)
• Margo Greenberg: In memory of Jacob and Martha Cline
• Doug and Sheila Pell: In memory of Maurice V. and Jean Taylor
• Kim Sullivan: In memory of Frank, Patricia, and Scott Wright
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In-Kind Donations to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center
• Sister Darlene (Sisters of Charity of Rolling Hills): Marineland memorabilia
• Mary Donovan: Framed photos
• Eric Monte Exum: Marineland memorabilia
• Robert and Carroll Fisher: Bird nests and a book
• Pete Foley: Two books
• Sandra and Alex Hampton: Marineland memorabilia
• Elizabeth Haynes: A book
• Henry Koeper: A journal and drawings
• Cameron Linderman and Melissa Marks: A mammal cervical vertebra
• Los Serenos de Pointe Vicente Docents: Five books
• Jim Macleod: A book
• Suzanne McConn: A model boat and stand
• Sean McGee: Photos
• Audrey McKenzie: Marineland memorabilia
• Joe Moeller: A book
• Henrietta E. Mosley: A book
• Cathy Piper: Marineland memorabilia
• Ivan Snyder: Acorns
• Unknown: A book
• Yvetta Williams: A whale bone, whale teeth, and a fossil of a palm leaf
Discovery Room Donations
• Yvetta Williams: . Insects, shells, books, magazines, and catalogs
Whale of a Day Donations
• EDCO Disposal Corporation: $1,600
4th of July Donations
• Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.: $1,000
• CBM Consulting, Inc.: $500
• Discount Pool and Spa Supply: $100
• EDCO Disposal Corporation: $1,500
• Felines and Flowers by Sande: $100
• Fire Grazers, Inc.: $200
• FPS Property Management, Inc.: $100
• Hardy and Harper, Inc.: $500
• Highridge Car Wash: $100
• The Katherman Company: $100
• La Cresta Homeowners Association: $100
• Maneri Sign Company: $50
• Pacific Line Electric Inc.: $100
• Peninsula Racquet Club: $100
• Ralphs (Rancho Palos Verdes): $20
• Rancho Palos Verdes Council of Homeowners Association: $100
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• Seaview Residents Association: $100
• Signa Mechanical: $125
• Stock Construction, Inc.: $250
• West Coast Arborists, Inc.: $100
REACH Donations
• Suzanne Hsu: $120
• Las Candalistas, Inc.: $3,000
• Sandra London: $10
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated cost to the City.
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