CC - Item 9B - Joy of Kung Fu Request for Event Co-Sponsorship0 ' W
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFFRY ALLRED, CITY MANAGER (�#q
DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
SUBJECT: JOY OF KUNG FU REQUEST FOR EVENT CO- SPONSORSHIP
SUMMARY
Last year, City Council authorized co- sponsorship of the Fitness Awareness Day, which was
held on August 7, 2010 at the Rosemead Community Recreation Center. Hundreds of residents
attended the event which included health screenings and seminars, fitness and dance
demonstrations, local health and fitness business and organization participation, and
refreshments. The City provided staff and other in -kind support services valued at about $1,250,
which was a small percentage of the events total cost of approximately $11,000.
Joy of Kung Fu is requesting that City Council, again, authorize co- sponsorship of their event
through the provision of similar in -kind services including event staff, promotional assistance,
the hanging of boulevard banners, and fee- waived use of the RCRC. Other event
partners /participating organizations include El Monte - Rosemead Adult School, UFC Gym,
Southern California Tai Chi Association, Rosemead Park Tai Chi, International Taiji Cultural
Exchange, Association of Rosemead Yuanji Dance, Southern California Edison's CLEO
program, and the Gas Company's Energy Savings program.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is seeking City Council direction regarding the Joy of Kung Fu's request for co-
sponsorship of Fitness Awareness Day 2011 in the form of in -kind services valued at $1,250.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
FISCAL IMPACT
While no funds have been budgeted for the event, these costs can be absorbed into the regular
operational budget as it is assumed that the Center would ordinarily be operational on the
requested date and Public Works personnel will hang the banners during regular working hours.
Submitted by:
David Montgomery-Scott
Parks & Recreation Director
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM NUMBER: