Agenda Report
Fullerton City Council
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2024
TO: CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SUBMITTED BY: DAISY PEREZ, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: RACHEL CASTANON, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
SUBJECT: LEMON PARK MAPLE CENTER UPDATE
SUMMARY
The YMCA at Lemon Park Maple Center and the City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department met on December 7, 2023 for a bi-annual lease meeting to discuss and evaluate programs, fees, attendance, schedules, community relations and agreement compliance .
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
None.
PRIORITY POLICY STATEMENT
This item matches the following Priority Policy Statements:
Infrastructure and City Assets
Fiscal and Organization Stability.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the City budget.
DISCUSSION
The City entered into a lease agreement with the YMCA on April 21, 2023 regarding the Lemon Park Maple Center. The YMCA offers a range of community services:
After School Childcare Program Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Homeschool Consortium with extra-curricular learning lessons twice a week St. Jude Monthly Family Workshops
Community Thanksgiving meal with over 200 families participating Fall Resource Fair
Private rentals.
The City awarded a one-time $10,000 scholarship for Fiscal Year 2023-24 programming at the Maple Center and support Fullerton youth participants attending the YMCA Winter Camp at the Maple Center. Participants completed a financial assistance packet and qualified participants received a $150 scholarship.
The Winter Camp ran December 26, 2023 through January 5, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The $275 weekly rate for the program included crafts, field trips, games, outdoor enrichment and more.
The City continues to work closely with community partners to ensure high-quality programs and facilities remain available for Fullerton residents.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Maple Neighborhood Center Lease Agreement cc: City Manager Eric J. Levitt
Lemon Park Maple Center Update
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