16-0503_ECOLOGY CENTER, THE_E1a_Correspondence Packet 35/3/2016
Maria Morris Ela
From: Kim Hall
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 2:44 PM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
Dear Ms Morris,
I am thrilled to hear that San Juan is considering an additional 20 yr lease agreement
with the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano. As a 38 year resident of San Juan, I
have always appreciated that farm land and the fruits and vegetables that is has
provided for our family over the years.
The Ecology Center has done an amazing job in that space and the education and
events that they provide are just a couple of my favorite things about our city.
I do hope for the Ecology Center to continue to be a part of San Juan for years to
come.
Thank you,
Kim Lindekens
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Maria Morris
From:
Carrie Weaver
Sent:
Sunday, May 01, 20161:35 PM
To:
Maria Morris
Subject:
The Ecology Center - lease agreement
5/3/2016
Ela
Please support a long-term partnership with The Ecology Center (TEC) by supporting a 20 -year lease
agreement! TEC brings value to my life and the lives of my family members, and I want to see it grow as a
resource for community members for a long time coming.
Thank you,
Carrie
The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.
Khalil Gibran
5/3/2016
Maria Morris Ela
From: Gila Jones
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 8:30 AM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
Honorable council members:
I write you in support of the proposed 20 year lease for the Ecology Center.
This modest operation has become a jewel in the crown of San Juan Capistrano. It is a
very valuable resource for our local students and families, as well as those who visit
our City from other areas. As additional hotels open in and around San Juan
Capistrano, more and more visitors will seek out our more interesting restaurants,
shops, and attractions such as the Ecology Center, and word will spread about our
appeal.
Please act to ensure that the Ecology Center remains part of the charm and allure of
San Juan Capistrano, for students, for residents, and for the visitors who will help drive
our city's economic engine.
Gila Jones
San Juan Capistrano
5/3/2016
Maria Morris Ela—
From:
Cheryl Paine
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 10:16 AM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
We would like to endorse the city supporting the 20 year lease agreement with the
Ecology Center. TEC is an important project for the community.
Cheryl paine
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5/3/2016
Maria Morris
From: Rob n Vettraino El
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Sent:
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:54 PM
To: Maria Morris
Cc: evan marks
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
I am writing to support the lease renewal for The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano. I have been a member there for over
five years and my family has attended many programs and just plain 'positive experiences' there. Please approve the 20 year
lease agreement so many more can experience this place for sustainability and positive change.
Robyn Vettraino
verde
I aliso viejo. CA 92656
Maria Morris
From: joan bockman
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 8:36 PM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: Support for Ecology Center Lease
Buena Vista Audubon Society
PO Box 480
Oceanside, CA 92049-0480
Buena Vista Nature Center
2202 South Coast Hwy, Oceanside
April 30, 2016
Mayor Pam Patterson and Mayor Pro Tem Kerri Ferguson
City of San Juan Capistrano
Sent to City Clerk Maria Morris mmorris@sanjuancapistrano.orq
Subject: Support for Ecology Center Lease
Dear Mayor Pam Patterson and Mayor Pro Tem Kerri Ferguson,
5/3/2016
Ela
We support the lease request for the Ecology Center. I am writing this letter on behalf of the Buena
Vista Audubon Society, a non-profit environmental organization with a membership of 1,800
households in the North San Diego County coastal area. We are advocates for protection and
enhancement of coastal habitat and wildlife, and we also conduct educational programs for area
children and adults at our nature center on Coast Highway in Oceanside. Buena Vista Audubon
supports the San Juan Capistrano City Council vote to enter into a 20 -year lease agreement with The
Ecology Center.
BVAS also negotiated a long term lease with the City of Oceanside. The biggest benefit is that it
reinforced the partnership between our organization and the City, which in turn has facilitated
additional joint projects between the City and BVAS. This has proven to be of significant benefit to
BVAS, the City, and to the community at large. With the City's subsequent support and cooperation,
BVAS was able to acquire and preserve an important parcel of land on the southern entrance to the
City, a project that the community strongly supported and which helped the City meet its obligations
under the Multiple Habitats Conservation Plan. Acquiring this property as conservation land also
eliminated a potential source of conflicts and complications in the project to restore the Buena Vista
Lagoon. The City and the community have a great stake in the success of that project. The long
term lease added to the chapter's reputation as a stable, credible, and responsible organization in the
minds of other public entities throughout the region and state. That was an important factor in
enabling us to acquire State agency support and funding for the property acquisition. The long term
lease also helped to confirm the chapter's status as a responsible organization in the minds of
potential members and donors, which was a factor in our being able to expand our membership, raise
donations for the property acquisition, and attract a substantial grant to establish a new Nature
Endowment Fund to insure funding for our community-based, free nature programs for generations to
come.
Thank you for the opportunity to support the Ecology Center as it continues to grow as a regional hub
for sustainability and positive change.
Maria Morris
From:
Pilar Martin
Sent:
Saturday, April 30, 2016 8:14 PM
To:
Maria Morris
Subject:
The Ecology Center - lease agreement
5/3/2016
It would be of great value to Orange County the renewal of the lease agreement with
the Ecology Center.
Thanking you
Pilar Hattoru
Sent from my Pad
5/3/2016
Maria Morris
From: Chrisann Gianoli < Ela'
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 4:13 PM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
Dear Mayor Patterson and Pro Tem Mayor Ferguson,
I am writing on behalf of the Ecology Center in the hope that you will renew the lease with the
center. I believe I am somewhat correct in understanding that the Kinoshita family left that land to
the city in hopes that it would remain a productive garden/farm. I shop at the Farm, I feel blessed
that I have such a resource so close at hand. I hope that you will continue to support the land and
the ecology center for the community of southern Orange county.
Thank you
Chrisann Gianoli
San Clemente, CA 92673
Maria Morris
From: June Yamada
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 3:10 PM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
Please support the lease renewal with The Ecology Center.
Thank you.
June Yamada
Saddleback Horticulture
5/3/2016
Ela
Maria Morris
From: Ann Shea - _
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 20i61:04 PM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
5/3/2016
Ela
We are so excited & grateful for the support that San Juan Capistrano has provided the
Ecology Center! It speaks volumes about the future of this community & Southern
California!
Ann & Jim Shea
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Maria Morris
From: Nancy Pfaffl
Sent: Saturday, April Su, 2016 2:41 PM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
5/3/2016
Ela
Just want to send a note on the usefulness & timeliness of having the Ecology Center's lease renewal. This
valuable organization has helped us in Dana Point to shave off between 30 to 50% of our water usage with rain
barrels & providing an expert that helped us design a native CA brown scaping front yard. Sincerely Craig & Nancy
Pfaffl
Maria Morris
From:
Diane Holmes
Sent:
Saturday, April 30, 2016 1:46 PM
To:
Maria Morris
Subject:
The Ecology Center - lease agreement
Dear Mayor Pam Patterson & Mayor Pro Tem Kerri Ferguson,
5/3/2016
Ela
As two long time residents of San Juan Capistrano, we strongly support our cities long term lease agreement
with the Ecology Center.
The Ecology Center offers a myriad of benefits to our city. And it is in the perfect spot - adding new life to one
of our oldest buildings and being right next door to another gem, South Coast Farms.
Thank you.
Diane & Stephen Holmes
San Juan Capistrano, La 92675
Maria Morris
From: Sarah Venable
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 9:11 AM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
Dear Mayor Pam Patterson,
5/3/2016
'An
I am writing to support the extension/renewal of the Lease Agreement between the city
of San Juan Capistrano and The Ecology Center. As you know, TEC makes an
incredibly valuable impact on not only the local community, but on the communities of
the people whom it educates about sustainability. The wealth of information they
provide not only through classes but through the public access to their gardens,
outdoor learning centers, and implemented sustainability techniques for water saving -
these things are changing people's perceptions of what responsible living looks like,
and constantly inspiring people to make changes to how they live in the most positive
ways. One program TEC offers builds gardens in schools and educates children about
where their food comes from. It is changing the way they appreciate nutrition and
helping them to understand its value in ways that will change their futures, and the
health of future generations. Many of TEC events host local artisans, chefs, musicians,
etc., that not only unite the community but support the local economy.
Thank you for appreciating the incredibly valuable work that TEC does, and for
acknowledging the endless possibilities of how greatly this lease extension would
effect the city, its overall health, and its people!! (Not to mention those surrounding and
beyond!)
Sincerely,
Sarah Venable
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Maria Morris
From: Gina di Roma -Edwards <
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 8:43 AM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
5/3/2016
Ela
We are excited that the city of San Juan Capistrano is considering a 20 year lease with the Ecology Center.
My husband and I live very close the the center and have enjoyed the experience of attending events, classes
and
just having a bit of nature in our own back yard. San Juan wouldn't be the same without the Ecology Center,
the Farm,
Los Rios and the Mission.
I congratulate San Juan in being such a diverse community and that is why we choose to buy and live here.
Kind Regards,
Gina di Roma and Dennis Edwards
5/3/2016
Maria Morris
From: Michelle Brislen Ela
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 8:24 AM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
Hi there! I just want you to know that the Ecology Center is a great place! As a
resident across the street, I find the Ecology Center to be a place of calm and positive
energy. My kids go over and walk around every chance they get and the people there
let them pick up fruit from the trees and feed to chickens. They love it! I have even
received a free rain barrel from their special grant offering! Also, as a teacher in
CUSD, the Ecology Center provides great learning opportunities for students from the
younger grades all the way up to the big kids in High School. We have collaborated
with them to create curriculum that goes beyond the classroom walls and gives
students the opportunity to really understand smarter living for now and the future.
could go on and on, but I think the Ecology Center is a great attribute to San Juan
Capistrano. Allowing a long-term lease would help to secure the facility so educational
programs can continue to take place. Also, I love my neighbor and would be very
disappointed if they moved. Thanks for your time and hope you choose to approve the
lease.
Best Regards,
Michelle Brislen
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Maria Morris
From: Frank Cordero Jr
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 1:51 PM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
This is the positive direction needed to bring a positive quality of life back to our community.
5/3/2016
Maria Morris
From:
Sent: fviui iaay, May 02, 2016 10:48 AM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: Ecology Center and Boys and Girls Club
Maria, Please pass this on to members of the City Council
To: Members of the City Council
5/3/2016
Ela
The Ecology Center and the Boys and Girls Club both deserve support by the City.
Both organizations not only provide worthwhile programs but bring positive recognition
to the City. The City should allow these organizations to flourish without putting
unnecessary constraints on them. Also the Playhouse should be able to display signs
for their performances without additional permit cost. The Playhouse is another great
organization. We are lucky to have so many organizations in our community that serve
all the people. Please support these three.
Thank you.
Jan Siegel
San Juan Capistrano
5/3/2016
Maria Morris
From: Tom Hawkins Elan
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 9:21 AM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
Dear Maria:
The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano is one of the finest such programs I have seen in our state, and others.
The city's long term support of this facility is both essential and is a positive reflection on San Juan Capistrano, indicating
the city's commitment to the environment and support of the center's sustainable programs.
I trust that both city officials and local citizens see the importance of this property, and that the lease renewal for the
Ecology Center will proceed.
Sincerely,
Tom Hawkins
Tom Hawkins
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"Applied horticultural products to support a sustainable existence"
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5/3/2016
Maria Morris Ela
From: Tod White
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 8:37 AM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: The Ecology Center - lease agreement
My wife, Linda, and I are enthusiastic supporters of the good work being done by the Ecology Center. The city has also been
very supportive and we hope you'll continue your support with a long term lease. Thank you. Tod and Linda White
5/3/2016
Maria Morris Ela
From: Eric Kings bury
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 4:34 PM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: Support for Ecology Center
Greetings Honorary Council Members,
I am writing to voice support for the Ecology Center and its mission. The mission of
sustainability and resource management benefits not only your city, but the region and
California as a whole. I hope going forward the city of San Juan Capistrano continues
to support a healthy and abundant future for all of Southern California.
Eric Kingsbury RN, PHN, BSN
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