Transfer $50,000 from unused programs to fund Cinco de Mayo and Juneteenth festivals
$1,122,000
Resolution <UNKNOWN>
In Plain English
The city originally budgeted $20,000 each for Cinco de Mayo and Juneteenth celebrations this year. This amendment increases funding to $45,000 per festival by moving $32,000 from an unused emergency nonprofit grant program and $18,000 from the internal audit program. If approved, total festival spending rises from $40,000 to $90,000.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
6 to 0
Adopt Resolution No. 32-09
6 to 0
Adopt staff recommendations including comprehensive educational campaign, Negative Declaration preparation, implementation of foodware ordinance prohibiting expanded polystyrene, affordable alternative clause, staff assistance to vendors, and development of food waste collection program
Accept the report
7 to 0
Approve the funding
6 to 0
Allow 90 days for community input on draft ordinance and direct staff to develop comprehensive organic diversion composting program and business education plan
4 to 3
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