HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09232014 - C.03RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to waive the $600 rental fee for the Lefty
Gomez Community Center and Ball Fields for the annual Rodeo Chili Cook-off and Car Show sponsored by the
Rodeo Chamber of Commerce, to be held October 4, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rodeo area. (District V)
FISCAL IMPACT:
County Service Area R-10 will not receive $600 in revenue.
BACKGROUND:
The Rodeo Chamber of Commerce organizes and sponsors the annual Rodeo Chili Cook-off and Car Show at Lefty
Gomez Community Center and Ball Field, to be held on October 4th, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Public Works staff received a request (Attachment 1) to waive the rental fee of $600. Proceeds from the event are
donated for community scholarships, to help local schools with wish lists, and to support youth sports and activities.
All necessary documents, including the application for facility use (Attachment 2), permits, insurance, security, and
the facility rental deposit would be provided
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/23/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Susan Cohen, 925-313-2160
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 23, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: W. Lai, Assistant Public Works Director, P. Adler, District V Representative, V. Skerritt, Special Districts, Public Works Finance
C. 3
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 23, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Waive fee for use of Lefty Gomez Community Center and Ball Fields for the Annual Rodeo Chili Cook-off and Car
Show, Rodeo area. (District V)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
by the event organizers.
The Chili Cook-off and Car Show brings members of the Rodeo community and the surrounding region to the
Lefty Gomez Ball Field, which is managed by County Service Area R-10. In 2013, approximately 750 residents
participated, making it the largest Rodeo Chamber of Commerce event of the year. A similar number of
participants are expected this year, along with over 200 classic cars.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this application fee waiver is not approved, the annual Rodeo Chili Cook-off and Car Show may not take place
on October 4, 2014 at this location.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Request for Fee Waiver
Attachment 2 - Rental Application
Rodeo Chamber of Commerce
10th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show
August 29, 2014
Supervisor Federal Glover
651 Pine Street
4th Floor
Martinez, CA., 94553
Attention: Paul Adler,
The Rodeo Chamber of Commerce is proud to be holding their 10th Annual Chili Cook-
Off and Car Show on Saturday, October 4, 2014. This free community event, held at
Lefty Gomez Field, is the largest event for our community. It benefits many community
groups and organizations as well as scholarships for John Swett High School Seniors.
We are expecting up to 2000 guests, 200 Classic Cars and of course, Chili.
Our efforts to make this a continued successful event depends on many people,
including you. Your participation and support is needed more than ever during these
tough economic times. We ask that you consider supporting this year’s event by
donating the fee’s in the amount of $600.00. We are happy to pay the Staff Fee and
Security Fee.
Thank You for your consideration and support,
Lisa Alvarado
Event Secretary-2014
586-C Parker Ave., Rodeo, CA. (510) 799-2928 C0124898