AR 041806 Fortaleza Divina Church

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ITEM #19 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF April 18, 2006 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Bill Smith, Community Services Director SUBJECT: Consider Approval of Use of Fleming Park for Fortaleza Divina Church on Saturday, June 17, 2006 DATE: April 10, 2006 BACKGROUND: The Fortaleza Divina Church of San Bernardino, has submitted a request to use Fleming Park and its band -shell for a free concert on Saturday, June 17, 2006. The event is scheduled to proceed from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., including set-up and clean-up time. DISC USSION/ANALYSIS: Fleming Park should provide an excellent venue to host such an event, and has successfully hosted such events previously. Expected attendance is estimated at approximately 200 people, including adults, teens and children. A facility reservation application and a supplemental letter of explanation have been submitted by the applicant, and a copy of each has been attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will provide standard staff support to prepare the facility for the event. The applicant will be charged the standard non-resident reservation fee of $100. Additionally, a cleaning deposit, in the amount of $100, will be collected to help ensure proper clean-up of the park following the event. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Fortaleza Divina Church Pastor: Dr. Baldemar Rodriguez, (909) 381-2998 Contact: Jessica Rodriguez, (951) 306-5053 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council approve the reservation request from the Fortaleza Divina Church, for a free concert, to be held at Fleming Park on Saturday, June 17, 2006. Staff also recommends that this approval be contingent upon the group providing proof of liability insurance to protect the City. Attachment REVIEW TEAM LY City Attorney: Finance Director: City Manager: \ OTHER: