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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12b - Donation for the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage DATE: September 15, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Darlene Bradley, Director of Library and Museum Services SUBJECT: DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM AND THE HAKKA FOUNDATION FOR THE GILB MUSEUM OF ARCADIA HERITAGE Recommendation: Accept SUMMARY The Friends of the Museum and the Hakka Foundation would like to donate $5,000 to the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage to further support its youth educational programs that share the love of local Arcadia history with the community. It is recommended the City Council accept this donation. DISCUSSION The Friends of the Museum is the non-profit support arm of the Museum and the Hakka Foundation is a local Arcadia-based agency that has been very supportive of the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage as well as the Floretta K. Lauber Museum Education Center. This donation will help the Museum continue to develop and offer free Museum quality educational programs and experiences to the youth of the community. This is more important than ever since the pandemic has continued to keep the Museum doors closed and staff look outward through contactless services and virtual programs to connect with the community. All gifts $1,000 or more are subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to City Charter Section 809(d). 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. Donation in the amount of $5,000 for the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage September 15, 2020 Page 2 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage has a finite budget and the generous support of the Friends of the Museum and the Hakka Foundation enables the Museum to offer local history educational programs and experiences above and beyond the current level of City funding. This additional money is especially needed this year, during an economic downturn where the Museum’s programming budget was cut. This will allow for the purchase of tactile educational materials and supplies that directly benefit the youth of the community and bring awareness and interest in local history. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council accept a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Friends of the Museum and the Hakka Foundation for the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage.