16-0503_ECOLOGY CENTER, THE_E1a_Correspondence Packet 2Maria Morris
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Maria Morris
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Mayor Pam Patterson and Mayor Pro Tem Kerri Ferguson:
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I am writing you in support of The Ecology Center's application for an extended 20 year
lease. When I first visited the center in 2012, I was so impressed with the idea that this
historic site be paired with such a modern use of spreading the concept of ecology and
sustainability. We are lucky to have this center as part of the San Juan Capistrano
points of interest.
As a matter of fact, I wrote a review on Trip Advisor after visiting the center. Since that
time 4,896 people have read that review. You can imagine that many of those readers
have ventured to our city to take part in the events held there. This is a great facility to
bring people to SJC.
The Trip Advisor Review: The center is located in a historic building formerly owned by
one of the pony express riders. The director creates great programs and events to help
provide inspiration to lead a more ecological, green lifestyle. Events can range from
building a worm composter to creating wreaths with items from the garden. Classes for
kids and lectures on urban gardening. Yearly event includes a farm to table dinner.
Regards,
Peggy Day
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Hello City Clerk Morris,
This is a quick letter of support on behalf of The Ecology Center. I understand that they are being considered for a long
term lease, and I'd like to voice our support for this concept.
Volcom was an early supporter of the center, and helped get their ground breaking event off the ground. Since then,
we've been able to support them in multiple ways, and have in fact learned much from their efforts and their community
engagement. The center is a jewel of a resource, and is one of my first picks when sending visitors in the Sustainability
Profession on a field trip or showing visiting friends/family an interesting opportunity for daytime fun.
All this, and the fact that their Green Feast event is one of our favorite events of the entire year, leads me to urge City
Council to vote yes on the long-term lease proposal.
Thank you very much,
Derek Sabori
Volcom
Sustainability
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Maria Morris
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Friday, April 29, 2016 10:32 AM
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I just wanted to send a brief mention of support for the lease renewal for the Ecology Center in San Juan
Capistrano. I am a teacher in Huntington Beach who has worked closely with the Ecology Center for the past 6
years. We have learned so much from them as an environmental organization who has greatly helped their
community all across the county, and hope to continue field trips down there for years to come. Please help
them to continue to operate in their location.
Best Regards,
Greg Goran
Sustainability teacher, advisor
Huntington Beach High School
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Hello Mayor Patterson,
Karen Robinson
Friday, April29, 2016 9:59AM
Maria Morris
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My name is KC Robinson & I just wanted to share a quick e-mail to lend my support for the Ecology
Center. I have been to the Center many times both with my children's school tours where they came
back brimming with excitement and ideas to help preserve our beautiful city, and as a result visited on
my own to learn more myself. I am happy to live in a city that is progressive and environmentally
responsive. I think as the years pass they will have an impact on more and more San Juan
Capistranians as well as people who are curious about this unique place.
Thanks for all the work you do,
KC Robinson
KCROBINSON
CM Independent Advisor
Life is beautiful.
SHARE IT.
REMEMBER IT.
CHERISH IT.
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Good Morning Maria,
Scott Grimm
Friday, April 29, 2016 11:08 AM
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I wanted to pass along the message to Mayor Patterson of how wonderful the ecology center is. It has made a bold
statement in education of how sustainable living can be obtained amongst the suburbs and has empowered many young
lives to live responsibly and respect the earth. I take my family there many times a year and volunteer as often as
possible. Please renew their lease as lon as possible!
Thanks you,
Scott CiriW\W\
ln~urance Agent
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Friday, April 29, 2016 11:44 AM
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It is nice to hear of the progress toward a long-term lease agreement for the Ecology Center. It speaks highly of
our town.1s commitment to this very important issue.
Please recognize its need and our appreciation of taking this action to ensure the lease.
Thank you.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Friday, April 29, 2016 12:04 PM
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Dear Mayor Pam Patterson and Mayor ProTem Kerri Ferguson
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My family and I strongly support the activities of the Ecology Center. We need more models like this to inspire,
teach the young and connect everyone with what our food is about. I learned to graft my own fruit trees,
something that moved me to try grafting other plants like tomatoes. Because of the stuff I have learned there
from Evan and others, I now grow all my own lettuce, tomatoes, and egg plants. I have even learned to be a
better bee keeper.
I felt so strongly about the Ecology Center that I was able to convince our company to help fund their
Aquaponics demonstration.
Please extend the Ecology Center a favorable 20 year lease agreement.
Thank you
Logan
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Friday, April 29, 2016 12:24 PM
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Please approve the lease for the ecology center, they are a. Ritual resource for our
neighborhood and the region!
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