Item 305/2026
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: John Montanchez
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Community Services
Date: 8/11/2026
Subject: Consideration of a written request from the Korean-American Seniors Association of Orange County for co-sponsorship of the facility rental fees for use of the Community Meeting Center on October 2, 2026. (Cost: $1,509) (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To transmit a letter on behalf of the Korean-American Seniors Association of Orange County (KASAOC) for co-sponsorship of the facility rental fees for use of the Community Meeting Center on October 2, 2026.
BACKGROUND
The KASAOC is a 501(c)3 organization established in 1977 in Garden Grove. The organization has about 1,500 regular members and currently provides welfare, food, and education services to approximately 3,000 seniors in Orange County.
DISCUSSION
The KASAOC is requesting City Council approval for co-sponsorship of the facility rental fees for use of the Community Meeting Center A, B, and Constitution rooms on October 2, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. for approximately 300 senior citizens, including members of the City's H. Louis Lake Senior Center, to celebrate Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day).
Staff has verified that KASAOC is in good standing with the State of California Office of the Attorney General and the Internal Revenue Services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The in-kind contribution to co-sponsor the date requested for use of the Community Meeting Center A, B, and Constitution rooms by a non-profit organization is $1,509.
Item 305/2026
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Consider th e co-sponsorship request from the Korean American Seniors Association of Orange County for the facility rental fees for use of the Community Meeting Center A, B, and Constitution rooms on October 2, 2026.
By: Elaine Ma’ae, Community Services Supervisor
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. St. Polycarp Showmobile Letter Request