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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OLIVER C. CHI, CITY MANAGER l~
DATE: AUGUST 26. 2008
SUBJECT: SAN GABRIEL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND SAVANNAH
MEMORIAL PARK DONATION REQUESTS
SUMMARY
Recently, Mayor John Tran was contacted by the San Gabriel High School Football Team for
financial assistance to purchase new uniforms and requested a donation in the amount of
$15,000 (Attachment A).
In addition, Mayor Tran was also contacted by Savannah Memorial Park for a donation in the
amount of $14,268.92 (Attachment B). Their request is for the replacement of their chain link
fence surrounding the cemetery and replacing it with a wrought iron fence and for the
continuation of maintenance of the landscaping of the Savannah grounds.
Based on those requests, Mayor Tran has requested that the Council discuss the potential for
the City to assist the San Gabriel High School Football Team and the Savannah Memorial Park.
Staff Recommendation
Staff requests that City Council provide direction regarding assistance for the San Gabriel High
School Football Team and the Savannah Memorial Park.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
On June 10, 2008, the City Council through the adoption of the 2008-2009 Annual Operating
and Capital Improvement Budget appropriated $100,000 for Community Contributions.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Pre ared by:
GLORIA MOLLEDA
CITY CLERK
Attachment A -San Gabriel High School Request Letter
Attachment B - Savannah Memorial Park Request Letter
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: 6- ITEM NUMBER:
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San Gabriel High School, 801 Ramona Street, San Gabriel, Ca. 91776 (626) 308-2352
FAX (626) 308-2332
TO: MAYOR JOHN TRAN
FROM: KEITH JONES
Thank you, for your support of San Gabriel High School Football program, from which
90% of our athletes come from the city of Rosemead. We at San Gabriel High School are.
looking to raise funds for our football program and to purchase uniforms for the
upcoming-season. Our uniforms are old and worn out, they were purchased several
seasons ago and were only expected to last 2 to 3 seasons. With the success of our
football team, we have played four extra games, which include two playoff victories.
We are asking for a donation of $15,000 to purchase uniforms. This donation would be
subject to the title IX regulations, which means that 2/3 of the donation will go to the
intended program and 1 /3 will go into a general athletic fund to be used by all athletic
programs. Any donation from the city of Rosemead would be greatly appreciated.
Again thank you for your support of the San Gabriel Football Program.
Sincerel
Keith W Jones
Football Coach at San Gabriel
"EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"
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SAVANNAH MEMORIAL PARK
El Monte Cemetery Association
FOUNDED 1850 INCORPORATED 1920
9263 VALLEY BOULEVARD, ROSEAMAD, CALIFORNIA 91770
MAIL: P. O. Box 4247, EL MONTE, CAuFORNL4 91734
626-2874838
EMAIL. SAvANNAHCEMETERy@yAHOO.COM
Edwin D. (Randy) Wiggins, President Virgil Ervin, Vice President Robyn Steele, Secretary Janice Wiggins White, Treasurer
Victor Maddox, Director Anna Guess Pick, Director Heather Hooper, Director Sue Redding, Director
The Honorable John Tran August 4, 2008
Office of the Mayor
Rosemead, California
Dear Mayor Tran,
The Savannah Memorial Park Board of Directors would sincerely appreciate having the Cemetery included
in the Valley Blvd. beautification project. I have secured bids for the old (50+ year old) chain link fence to
be removed from the Valley Boulevard boundary. The fence would be replaced with a wrought iron fence
matching the newer Mission Drive fence which was generously donated by the M.C. Gill Corporation. The
current wrought iron fence between the west boundary and the maintenance shed would remain and be
painted by volunteers. The contractor that did such a great job on the Mission Drive fence will match his
work on the 254 feet facing Valley Boulevard. A current bid is in my possession and totals $10,662.92
1 obtained a landscaping bid from the current landscape firm that is caring for the Savannah grounds. That
firm would continue the natural California plant landscaping that now exists west of the maintenance
building. The California drought resistant plantings that currently exist were a gift and project by Michael
Caracciolo who was working toward his Eagle Scout badge. Andre Landscape Service Inc. bid the
landscaping at a total of $3,606.00 for the 254 feet facing Valley Boulevard.
The combined bids for fencing and landscaping total $14,268.92. The completion of these two
beautification projects would add tremendously to the appearance of Valley Boulevard in the City of
Rosemead. When entering Rosemead from the east on Valley Boulevard the historic Savannah Memorial
Park Cemetery is the first green belt observed by travelers. The Savannah Directors are merely custodians
of a historic gem that belongs to the City of Rosemead.
The addition of protective quality fencing and attractive landscaping would improve the area's look and
help secure the Savannah deep into the future. Thank you very much for considering the Savannah
Cemetery in your city's beautification plan.
Edwin D Wiggins (Randy)
President of the Savannah Memorial Park Cemetery
Founded in 1850