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FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR 69TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT FOR A SENIOR SCAM AWARENESS EVENT
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AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM:
YVETTE E. AGUILAR
PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
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FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR 69TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT FOR A SENIOR SCAM AWARENESS EVENT
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Summary:
Staff received a request from the office of 69TH Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal for a fee waiver to use the Signal Hill Public Library Community Room (Community Room) for a Senior Scam Awareness event on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
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Recommendation:
Review and approve a waiver of fees for use of the Community Room on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Fiscal Impact:
The request totals $725.50 for the waiver of facility use.
Background:
Staff received a request from 69TH Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal's Office to hold a Senior Scam Awareness event at the Signal Hill Public Library - Community Room on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Attachment A)
Staff recommend fees be waived for the Senior Scam Awareness event on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The date and time of the proposed event is scheduled within the library's operating hours, which would not require additional staffing to be scheduled. Additionally, the event is open to the public, and Signal Hill residents would be able to attend the informative seminar.
Analysis:
The date and time of the scheduled event is within the library's operating hours, which would not require additional staffing support. The event would be open to the public and allow seniors and community members to attend the informational event.
The City's Waiver of Fees Policy allows the City Council to waive fees based on specific criteria (Attachment B):
A. The applicant must be a Signal Hill resident: Proof of residency must be furnished to City staff.
B. The individual or organization must have nonprofit status with the Internal Revenue Service: Proof of nonprofit status by the I.R.S. must be furnished to City staff.
C. The organization's primary focus must be on serving the residents of Signal Hill: Proof of such service by way of programs, services or activities offered to the community must be provided.
D. The organization's voting board must be comprised of at least 51% Signal Hill residents.
The 69th Assembly District represents the cities of Signal Hill, Long Beach, Avalon, and large portions of Carson. The District provides support and funding to the represented cities if and when available. Staff recommend that the fee waiver be approved.
Approved:
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Yvette E. Aguilar
Attachments:
A. Application and Letter
B. Waiver of Fees Policy