Joint Special Council/BFPD
03/17/26 06:00 PM
City Manager Department
Kenneth D Chapa
Other
Doc ID: 6342
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION RECOGNIZING
CINCO DE MAYO
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Barstow is proposing a community celebration in recognition of Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Foglesong Park (300 Avenue G). The event is intended to celebrate Mexican culture and provide a family-friendly opportunity for community members to gather and engage in cultural festivities.
The event would include live entertainment, games, community engagement activities, food vendors and cultural programming. Staff is requesting City Council approval to allocate funding to support the event.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Cinco de Mayo celebration is intended to provide an inclusive community event that highlights cultural heritage while bringing residents together in a positive and family-friendly environment.
The event would be coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department, with support from the Police Department, Public Works and Community Development Department.
Planned activities include live music or entertainment, cultural performances, family games, food vendors and community engagement opportunities. The event would be free and open to the public.
Estimated costs associated with hosting the event, including entertainment, games, public facility use, and staff support, are outlined as follows:
Department Estimated Cost
Parks & Recreations Department $1,100.00
Community Development Department $200.00
Public Works $1,000.00
Police Department $800.00
Entertainment $3,900.00
Total Estimated Cost $7,000.00
Staff recommends authorizing funding not to exceed $10,000 to provide flexibility for final event expenses.
The adopted Community Benefits Fund is attached for reference.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Joint Special Council/BFPD
03/17/26 06:00 PM
City Manager Department
Kenneth D Chapa
Other
Doc ID: 6342
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Funding for the event would be allocated from the Community Benefits Fund (Account No. 100.110.180.07.764) within the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 adopted budget. The estimated event cost is approximately $7,000; however, staff recommends authorizing an allocation not to exceed $10,000 to cover potential additional event-related expenses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council approve an allocation for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration scheduled for April 25, 2026, at Foglesong Park from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in an amount not to exceed $10,000 from the Community Benefits Fund (Cannabis), and authorize the City Manager to execute any contracts or documentation necessary to facilitate the event.