HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12e - Donation by Petsmart to the Afterschool Program
DATE: December 18, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation & Community Services
BY: Gina Hernandez, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: DONATION OF VARIOUS STUFFED ANIMALS FROM PETSMART FOR
CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE ELEMENTARY AFTERSCHOOL
PROGRAM
Recommendation: Accept
DISCUSSION
PetSmart makes donations to various community programs each year. This year,
PetSmart has donated 431 various stuffed animals valued at $2,155. The stuffed
animals are going to be distributed to the children participating in the afterschool
program prior to the W inter break.
Under adopted City policies, all donations in excess of $1 ,000 shall be approved by the
City Council. It is recommended the City Council accept the donation.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the
environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to accept the in kind donation of stuffed animals.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council accept the donation of various stuffed animals from
PetSmart for children participating in the Elementary Afterschool Program.
Donations from the Community
for the Summer Reading Program
December 18, 2018
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