CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Justin J. Martin, Assistant City Manager
DATE: March 19, 2024
SUBJECT: City Sponsorship of Dana Hills High School and Aliso Niguel High School Grad Nite 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve a sponsorship donation of $2,500 to the Dana Hills High School Grad Nite Committee; and,
2. Approve a sponsorship donation of $2,500 to the Aliso Niguel High School Grad Nite Committee.
BACKGROUND
Traditionally, the City of Laguna Niguel has supported Grad Nite celebrations at both of its local high schools by donating $2,000 to $3,500 per year, per school. The City's contribution helps to keep the cost to the graduating students as low as possible and provides funding for those who cannot afford to attend.
Grad Nite is intended to provide a safe and sober way for graduating students to celebrate their accomplishments.
ANALYSIS
This year the City received a donation request from the Dana Hills High School Grad Nite Committee and the Aliso Niguel High School Grad Nite Committee for a monetary contribution of $2,500 and $3,000, respectively to support their Grad Nite 2024 celebration. The donation requests are included as Attachment A and Attachment B.
Grad Nite events are sponsored and planned by the parents and rely on the support of the cities the school serves, as well as the generosity of community members and businesses. Every senior, regardless of ability to pay, is encouraged to attend Grad Nite to celebrate in a safe, alcohol and drug-free environment.
FISCAL REVIEW
Sufficient funding has been budgeted and is available in the FY 2023/2024 Operating Budget.
LEGAL REVIEW
No legal review required for this item.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve a sponsorship donation of $2,500 to the Dana Hills High School Grad Nite Committee; and,
2. Approve a sponsorship donation of $2,500 to the Aliso Niguel High School Grad Nite Committee.
Matra& Marten fore. Quate a Mater
Tamara S/ Letourneal Justin J. Martir
City Manager Assistant City Manager
Dorna Farhadi Favian J. Bravo
Human Resources Manager Management Analyst
Attachments:
A. Dana Hills Grad Nite Sponsorship Donation Request
B. Aliso Niguel Grad Nite Sponsorship Donation Request
ATTACHMENT A
Dana Hills Grad Nite Sponsorship Donation Request
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
REQUEST FOR:
COMMUNITY SERVICES / CULTURAL ARTS
X GRANT COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT
I. Organization Information
1. Organization/Agency Name Dana Hills High School Grad Nite
2. 33333 Golden Lantern
Mailing Address
Dana Point, CA 92629
Telephone DHHS: (949) 496-6666 / Carrie Rice (949) 633-2062 Carrie Rice/ Ruth Fallon
4. Contact Name
5. Email [email protected] and [email protected]
6. Total Support Requested $2,500+
0 Number of Paid Staff
8. 25+
Number of Volunteers
9. Number of Volunteer Hours Contributed in Past Year 500+ Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano
10. Geographic Area(s) Served
300 students
11. Total Clients/Participants to be Served by Proposed Project
12. 200 students
How many of these clients are Laguna Niguel residents?
13. Is this organization incorporated in California as a non-profit organization? Yes No
If Yes: Date of Incorporation June 4, 2004
Federal ID # 33-0392359
State ID #
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1I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Altach Additional Page if Necessary) Describe the goals and objectives of the organization/agency and the major services/programs it provides.
The Dana Hills Grad Nite / Taste of Dana Committee is a group of dedicated parents with a mission to provide a fun, memorable, celebratory experience for the Dana Hills graduating seniors in a secure environment free from alcohol and drugs! We are 100% parent-driven. We receive no funding from Dana Hills High School or the Capistrano Unified School District.
How would the organization use the requested funds? Please be specific.
With the City of Laguna Niguel's grant, we will be able to offset costs needed to put on an event of this size.
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3. Describe the characteristics of the client population.
The population is Dana Hills High School graduating seniors. Typically, class size is about 500 students and about 300 of those students attend Grad Nite.
Approximately 70% of DHHS student population lives in Laguna Niguel.
Describe the organization's past history and experience in providing the proposed services/programs.
This is the 26th year that the Grad Nite committee has hosted Grad Nite, which is an overnight event. Typically graduating seniors meet at Dana Hills High School the day after graduation around 5pm. Dinner is served while parent volunteers get seniors cheked in on on the buses. Buses take seniors to venue (s) and back to Dana Hills High School the next morning about 6am Class of 2023 enjoyed a trip to Disney's California Adventure until 2am then Dave and Busters at Irvine Spectrum from 2-5am for games, activities and food.
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Describe how the proposed services/programs will directly benefit Laguna Niguel residents.
"Grad Nite" is an overnight, parent-chaperoned, alcohol- and drug-free event that ensures that this time of celebration is safe and memorable for the graduating seniors of Dana Hills High School -- A majority of the graduating class are residents of Laguna Niguel (approx 70%)
III. BUDGET PROPOSAL
Provide a budget for all requested funds. Identify all costs by category.
Category Amount
Salary and Benefits $
Supplies $
Facility Rent $
Maintenance $
Professional Services $
Capital Purchases $
Other (Please Specify) offset costs $ 2500
Total Funds Requested $2500
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2. Have you applied for and/or received financial assistance from other cities in Orange County or from the County of Orange? Please specify.
City of Dana Point - typically $3,000 community grant each year FUNDING SUMMARY:
Identify all funding sources. Include grants, fees, contributions, etc.
CURRENT YEAR
Status
Funding Source Amount (indicate diprovedor
1. City of Laguna Niguel $ 2500 pending
2. City of Dana Point 3000 pending
3. DHHS PTSA 1000 pending
4. Taste of Dana + other fundraisers 18000 pending
5. Ticket sales 45000 pending
(Proposed) Annual Budget Total $ 69500
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PAST YEAR
Funding Source Amount
1. City of Laguna Niguel $ 2500
2. City of Dana Point 3000
3. DHHS PTSA 1000
4. Taste of Dana fundraising event + oher fundraisers 16000
5. Ticket sales 45000
$ 67500
Annual Budget Total
arrik 8/31/2023
uthorized Signature Date
Grad Nite Volunteer
Title
**PLEASE ATTACH MOST RECENT TREASURER'S REPORT OR
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO:
Please submit application to: [email protected] Or Mail to:
City of Laguna Niguel
Attn: Favian Bravo
30111 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
DEADLINE: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
For questions, please email Favian Bravo at [email protected] -or- Dorna Farhadi at [email protected].
**Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) is not required to submit a Treasurer's Report or Financial Statement as part of their grant application.
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Dana Hills High School
Grad Nite Committee
33333 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629
Email: [email protected]
A Safe & Sober Celebration of High School Graduation
August 31, 2023
RE: City of Laguna Niguel - Community Grant Request
Dear Favian Bravo, Mayor Kelly Jennings and Members of the Laguna Niguel City Council, The Dana Hills High School Class of 2024 needs your help for Grad Nite! "Grad Nite" is an overnight, parent-chaperoned, alcohol- and drug-free event that ensures that this time of celebration is safe and memorable for the graduating seniors. The Grad Nite committee is a group of parents and friends who organize graduation-related activities for the DHHS seniors.
We receive no funding from the high school or the school district. We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and we depend on generous contributors like you to help make this event a success. We have been so fortunate and thankful to have the City of Laguna Niguel as a sponsor for many years.
With this letter, we are humbly asking for your support again in 2024.
With the City's community grant, we are able to offer scholarships to seniors who otherwise wouldn't be able to attend Grad Nite, and offset costs needed to put on an event of this size. If you have questions about Grad Nite or Taste of Dana, my contact information is below.
In addition to grants, the Grad Nite committee is hosting the 26th Annual Taste of Dana at Dana Hills High School on Thursday, March 28, 2024. This fundraiser brings together families, students, teachers, and the community for a great cause-a safe and sober Grad Nite for our graduating seniors. Indulge in "tastes" from wonderful local restaurants that donate their food and time. Bid on many awesome silent auction baskets and enter to win amazing prizes in our Grand Raffle - something for everyone! Taste of Dana The aster is a popular community event with typically over 600 attendees. At the 2023 Taste of Dana, we raised almost $14,000! If you are interested in attending, please reach Danass out to me, and I'll arrange for complimentary tickets.
On behalf of our volunteer committee, we thank you for supporting this worthy cause. We hope to see you on March 28th at Taste of Dana 2024! Warmest Regards,
Carrie Rice
Dana Hills Grad Nite and Taste of Dana Volunteer
(949) 633-2062
[email protected]
Grad Nite Email: [email protected]
Thank you!
ATTACHMENT B
Aliso Niguel Grad Nite Sponsorship Donation Request
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
REQUEST FOR:
1989
COMMUNITY SERVICES / CULTURAL ARTS
X GRANT COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT
I. Organization Information
1. Organization/Agency Name ANHS Grad Nite
2. 28000 Wolverine Way
Mailing Address
Aliso Viejo,CA
949-697-8530 (PTSA Rep)
3. Telephone
Kelly Smith
4. Contact Name
[email protected]
5. Email
6. Total Support Requested $3000
0 7. Number of Paid Staff
18 8. Number of Volunteers
Number of Volunteer Hours Contributed in Past Year N/A
10. Laguna Niguel/Aliso Viejo
Geographic Area(s) Served
11. Total Clients/Participants to be Served by Proposed Project 675 Unknown (approx 50%)
12. How many of these clients are Laguna Niguel residents?
13. Is this organization incorporated in California as a non-profit organization? Yes No
July 1, 1993
If Yes: Date of Incorporation
Federal ID # 330569912
8023234
State ID #
Il. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Attach Additional Page if Necessary)
1. Describe the goals and objectives of the organization/agency and the major services/programs it provides.
Grad Nite for ANHS Seniors.
2. How would the organization use the requested funds? Please be specific.
Scholarships and offset cost for families.
3. Describe the characteristics of the client population.
Graduating Seniors who have completed HS
4. Describe the organization's past history and experience in providing the proposed services/programs.
Last year first year provided offset of cost to all and scholarships.
Describe how the proposed services/programs will directly benefit Laguna Niguel residents.
Will be used for any ANHS student who requests.
IlI. BUDGET PROPOSAL
Provide a budget for all requested funds. Identify all costs by category.
Category Amount
Salary and Benefits
Supplies $0
Facility Rent $0
Maintenance $0
Professional Services $o
Capital Purchases $o
Other (Please Specify) Trip Fee $ 3000
Total Funds Requested
Have you applied for and/or received financial assistance from other cities in Orange County or from the County of Orange? Please specify.
Plan to apply with Aliso Viejo as well.
FUNDING SUMMARY:
Identify all funding sources. Include grants, fees, contributions, etc.
CURRENT YEAR
Status
Funding Source Amount (Indicate Approved or
Pending)
$o
2. 4.
(Proposed) Annual Budget Total $0
PAST YEAR
Funding Source Amount
1. $
2. 3.
4. Annual Budget Total
Kelly Smith 10/23/2023
Authorized Signature Date
Grad Nite Chair
Title
**PLEASE ATTACH MOST RECENT TREASURER'S REPORT OR
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO:
Please submit application to: [email protected] Or Mail to:
City of Laguna Niguel
Attn: Favian Bravo
30111 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
DEADLINE: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
For questions, please email Favian Bravo at [email protected] -or- Dorna Farhadi at [email protected].
**Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) is not required to submit a Treasurer's Report or Financial Statement as part of their grant application.