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From: Fred Wilson Subject: Request for waiver of fees --
Acting City Administrator Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dept: celebration -- January 11 , 1997
National American Unity Assn.
Date: December 11 , 1996 NAUA
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
ORIGINAL
Recommended motion:
That the request for a waiver of fees in connection with personnel and
equipment used to assist the National American Unity Association in their
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, January 11 , 1997 , in the amount of
$7 ,588 . 44 , be approved; or
That the request for a waiver of fees in connection with personnel and
equipment used to assist the National American Unity Association in the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, January 1 , 1997 , in the amount
of $7 ,588 . 44 , be denied.
Signature
Fred Wilson 5122
Contact person: Phone:
Supporting data attached: yes Ward: 1
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount:
Source: (Acct. No.)
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Finance:
Council Notes:
75-0262 Agenda Item No.
STAFF REPORT
Attached is a letter from the National American Unity Association (NAUA) describing
activities their organization is sponsoring in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on
January 11, 1997. An application for a special events permit has been completed
and is being processed by the Police Department and affected departments are being
notified for their assistance. NAUA is obtaining insurance for the event meeting the
municipal code requirements.
They are asking for a waiver of City fees connected with the event. These costs are
estimated to be:
Public Services $ 169.76 for trash removal
Police $6,659.68 (personnel/equipment)
Traffic/Eng. $ 459 for labor for barricade placement/removal
$ 300 refundable barricade deposit
TOTAL $7,588.44
City of San Bernardino
San Bernardino Police Department
Interoffice Memorandum
To: Shauna Clark, City Administrator
From: Wayne Harp, Assistant Chief of Police
Subject: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Date: December 5, 1996
Copies:
On January 11, 1997 , NAUA will be having a celebration to honor Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. The event will start at 10 : 00 am and will
continue until 4 : 00 pm. The assembly area for this event will be
at the Court Street square. A map of the event is attached.
The SBPD Traffic Office is processing the event application and
will be forwarding the package to Risk Management when it is
complete .
SBPD'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE:
PROGRESSIVE QUALITY POLICE SERVICE
A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE
A REDUCTION IN CRIME THROUGH PROBLEM RECOGNITION AND PROBLEM SOLVING
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Public Relations
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Family Gatheting
Request
Presented to:
The Honorable Tom Minor, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Submitted by:
National Ametican unity ASSOCiation
Theme:
"Keeping the Dream Alive"
Prepsted.•
November 27, 1996
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(909) •888.4571 •Fax 386-7154
330 N "D"St., Ste 430•San Bernardino•CA•92401 (714)•723 •0785
3609 Marcus• Newport Beach•CA•92663
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Honorable Tom Minor, Mayor
Office of the Mayor City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
RE: "KEEPING TI4E DREAM ALIVE'
Dear Honorable Mayor Minor:
The National American Unity Association (NAUA) would like to hold
a day long family gathering featuring speakers, musical
entertainment and artists that support the dream of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. at the foot the statue of Dr. King at City Hall.
Activities are planned to start at 9:00 AM and culminate at 4:00 PM
with the a rendition of Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech from Rev.
Dennis Brown. Rev. Brown made the same speech on the floor of the
California State Assembly.
Booths showcasing a variety of ethnic foods and retail gifts will be
available in conjunction with music and live performances from
various artists. Door prizes will be given away and T-Shirts marking
the event will be sold by local vendors. Last year's theme, 'Umfoa:
Tha Powat of Unity' drew over 5,000 participants as they listened to
speakers, ate and purchased products. NAUA estimates over 8,000
participants this year making it one of the largest "free" events in the
county. '
We request that the City of San Bernardino:
Allow us to hold the event on the steps of city hall and in the
streets directly in front of city hall;
MLK/NAUA Family Gathering Request November 27, 1996 Page 2
Close vehicle traffic during the event on "D" street between
Court and Second Street; and third street between City Hall and
Sierra Avenue.
Provide police officers for patrol. (The Nation of Islam will
provide additional security for the event as they did last year).
About the IJAUA
The National American Unity Association was formed in 1996 as a
result of participating in local non-profit organizations and Dr. King's
dream of uniting the community towards a common goal of self-
reliance and community empowerment.
The organization's first event was to sponsor the Inland Empire
Minority Job Fair designed for African Americans; Hispanic; Asian;
Veteran; Women; Over-Forty; and Disabled Persons with experience
or a desire to work in Engineering, Education, Finance, Education,
Computers, Administration, Management, Law Enforcement,
Marketing or Sales.
The goal was to provide jobs for each and every member of the
Inland Empire community who was ready to work. Over 6,000
people attend the event where 2,000 jobs were available from 60
companies.
The Gathering
The NAUA has contemplated for this annual event for the ,past
several months. Un-like last year we will invite local political
leaders to address the assembly including the Honorable Mayor Tom
Minor. We believe that this is the year to continue to keep the
dream alive of a Nation where people are judged by the
content of their character not the color of their skin.
MLK/NAUA Gamily Gathering Request November 27, 1996 Page 2
Conclusion '
The NAUA respectfully requests that the City of San Bernardino
allows us to hold the event on Saturday January 11, 1997 in front of
City Hall. We will of course have the required insurance to meet the
City's requirements.
If you have any questions, please call me at (909) 888-4571. Please
let me know of your decision as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Carl A Dameron
Secretary
cc: Ernie Wilson, 'i.,Orraine Velarde
Carl's HD:Projects 2:NAUA:NAUA.ILK - Mayor Proposal
MLK/NAUA Gamily Gathering Request November 27, 1996 Page 4