Item 345/2024
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: John Montanchez
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Community Services
Date: 8/27/2024
Subject: Consideration of a request from King Shocks Technology, Inc., for the 2nd annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 14, 2024. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To transmit a letter from King Shocks Technology, Inc. requesting approval of temporary closure of city streets for the 2nd annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
BACKGROUND
On December 16, 2023, King Shocks Technology, Inc. held their first Holiday Toy Drive that was a huge success. The event united the Off -Road, Overland and Outdoor community together, with over 1,000 off -road builds on hand, 5,000 people in attendance, and more than 100 vendors. The event collected so many toys, at least 3 flatbed trucks full of toys, multiple drop-offs had to be arranged to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, the Orange County Fire Authority, and Magnolia Park Family Resource Center. Lastly, a two -thousand dollar ($2,000) check donation was made to the Garden Grove Community Foundation.
Additionally, King Shocks Technology, Inc. fulfilled all event permit requirements that included partnership with a local non -profit organization in good standing, insurance coverage, street closure approval from the City Council, and reimbursement for all direct costs to provide city support.
DISCUSSION
King Shocks Technology, Inc., located in Garden Grove, would like to request City Council approval for the closure of city streets for the 2 nd annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
The event route has been reviewed by the Garden Grove Police Department Traffic Division, who has agreed to provide staff support for the closure of city streets during the event. The proposed route would require street closures on Lampson Avenue between Knott Street and Monarch Street, on Edison Way between Lampson Avenue and Belgrave Avenue, on Industry Street between Lampson Avenue and Chapman Avenue , and on Belgrave Avenue between Industry Street and Knott Street. Partial street closures would begin on Friday, December 13 Item 345/2024
on Lampson Avenue beginning at 8:00 p.m., and full street closures along the event route on Saturday, December 14 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additionally, King Shocks Technology, Inc. has received approval from the Garden Grove Community Foundation, to serve as the non -profit organization to apply for the city’s community event permit.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of the proposed 2nd annual Holiday Toy Drive will not have an impact on the City’s General Fund. King Shocks Technology, Inc. will reimburse the City for all direct costs associated with police and staff support for this event.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council consider the written request from King Shocks Technology, Inc. for the 2nd annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
By: Janet Pelayo, Deputy Director
ATTACHMENT
1. Letter Request from King Shocks Technology, Inc.