Report to Mayor and City Council
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S 2021 RELAY FOR LIFE EVENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
For many years, the City has provided support for the American Cancer Society's annual Carson Relay for Life. In past years, this event has been held at the facility now known as the Dignity Health Sports Park. Support has included, among other things, a fee waiver for the use of City equipment and staff time. In the current year, the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the ability of staff to deliver programs and events in person. As such, the partnership with the American Cancer Society for this year's activities is being proposed as a virtual program, with the possibility of some in-person experiences should County health protocols allow later in the summer. This year's co-sponsorship request accounts for multiple fundraising activities on various dates leading up to the main walk-a-thon event in July. Therefore, this item is being brought to the City Council for direction on the City's participation in this year's event.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
For many years, the City of Carson has supported the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event, which raises funds for the fight against cancer. This year's walk-a-thon activity is scheduled to take place on July 24, 2021, at Carson Park's athletic field; health protocols permitting. Although it was unclear of authorization to do so previously, in 2019 the City Council did approve a co-sponsorship, affirming its support for these events.
This year's request to City Council is comprehensive and includes a variety of fundraising activities that lead up to the traditional flagship walk-a-thon event in July. These include the following:
* Pancake Breakfast (drive thru) ...
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