CITY COUNCIL: Use of Sunset Center Theater by The Carmel Foundation

Meeting Date: May 6, 2008
Prepared by: Heidi Burch

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution approving the use of the Sunset Center Theater,
lobby and patio by The Carmel Foundation in September 2008 for its annual meeting
from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Description: The Carmel Foundation is requesting one of the City’s free use days for the Sunset Theater for a midweek date in September 2008 to be determined. In addition, it is also requesting the use of the outdoor patio for the event.

The purpose for the free use day request is for a special Annual Meeting for fundraising purposes. The Foundation plans to include music and hors d’oeuvres as part of the event.

Overall Cost:
City Funds: $0
Grant Funds: $0

Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution.

Important Considerations: The Carmel Foundation provides a variety of services to the
Carmel community including 45 units of low-income housing. Its Annual Meeting in the
Sunset Theater will provide the Foundation with a unique opportunity to receive
additional donations above its normal level.

Decision Record: The Council has approved a free use day of Sunset Theater to the
Carmel Foundation for their anniversary celebrations for the past three years.

Reviewed by:


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Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date


CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THESEA APPROVING THE USE OF THE SUNSET CENTER THEATER, LOBBY AND PATIO BY THE CARMEL FOUNDATION IN SEPTEMBER 2008

WHEREAS, the City has free use days available for non-profit civic organizations
that provide a public service to the Carmel community; and

WHEREAS, the Carmel Foundation is a non-profit organization which has requested one free use day midweek in September 2008; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the free use day requested by the Carmel Foundation is for their annual fundraising meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES:

1. Approve one free use day of the Sunset Center Theater on a midweek date in September 2008 as described in the Agreement between the City and the Sunset Center Cultural, Inc.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 6th day of May 2008, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED:

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Heidi Burch, City Clerk


ATTEST:

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SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR