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16-0503_ECOLOGY CENTER, THE_E1a_Correspondence Packet 2Maria Morris From: Sent: To: Subject: P. Day<------~------~--~~--­ Friday, April 29, 2016 10:54 AM Maria Morris The Ecology Center-lease agreement Mayor Pam Patterson and Mayor Pro Tem Kerri Ferguson: 5/3/2016 -E1a 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 1 5/3/2016 Maria Morris From: Sent: Derek Sabori --------------- Friday, April 29, 2016 10:31 AM E1a To: Maria Morris Subject: Support for The Ecology Center 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 1 Maria Morris From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello Mrs. Morris, Greg Go ran ---~-~--~---~--~­ Friday, April 29, 2016 10:32 AM Maria Morris The Ecology Center-lease agreement 5/3/2016 - E1a 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 1 Maria Morris From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello Mayor Patterson, Karen Robinson Friday, April29, 2016 9:59AM Maria Morris The Ecology Center Support 5/3/2016 -E1a 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. L --~--------------- 1 Maria Morris From: Sent: To: Subject: Good Morning Maria, Scott Grimm Friday, April 29, 2016 11:08 AM Maria Morris The Ecology Center-lease agreement 5/3/2016 E1a 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 ---------~~~-~---- ---~-----~~------------~--------------~--------- -------~---~-_;:__~---- -------~ ----~~----- 1 Maria Morris From: Sent: To: Subject: Bonnie Lynn ,., J Friday, April 29, 2016 11:44 AM Maria Morris The Ecology Center-lease agreement '1 ' _.,., 5/3/2016 E1a 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 -~--------~ -·-~------- 1 Maria Morris From: Sent: To: Subject: -----~------~-- Logan Kock · _ Friday, April 29, 2016 12:04 PM Maria Morris The Ecology Center-lease agreement Dear Mayor Pam Patterson and Mayor ProTem Kerri Ferguson 5/312016 E1a 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 ---------------------·---------------- 1 Maria Morris From: Sent: To: Subject: Jan Grimes Friday, April 29, 2016 12:24 PM Maria Morris The Ecology Center-lease agreement ( 5/3/2016'\ E1a Please approve the lease for the ecology center, they are a. Ritual resource for our neighborhood and the region! Sent from my iPhone 1