CC Resolution 13219 - Accepting Monetary Donation in Memory of Mr. Jim Stevens RESOLUTION NO. 13219
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
ACCEPTING A MONETARY DONATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000, MADE BY.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS HONORING THE MEMORY OF MR. JIM STEVENS, FOR
THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE LOS GATOS
CREEK TRAIL AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PERFORM ASSOCIATED BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY
WHEREAS, the Los Gatos Creek Trail runs from west San Jose through Campbell and
Los Gatos, with the City of Campbell overseeing the maintenance and operation for the
section between the Bascom Avenue and the Los Gatos Creek County Park; and
WHEREAS, in August 2024, City officials received a letter from Ms. Melinda Stevens,
thanking the City of Campbell for its efforts in preserving the Los Gatos Creek Trail — a
place of special significance to her late husband, Mr. Jim Stevens; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution accepting a
monetary donation, in the amount of $3,000, made by family and friends honoring the
memory of Mr. Jim Stevens, for the maintenance and improvements to the Los Gatos
Creek Trail; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell would like to extend its gratitude and appreciation to
the family and friends of Mr. Jim Stevens for their generous contribution and is committed
to maintaining and improving the Los Gatos Creek Trail in his memory for many years to
come; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council accept the donation of
$3,000 to be used for Los Gatos Creek Trail improvements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED staff will make the necessary budget adjustments to reflect
the donation as additional revenue upon the City Council's acceptance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bybee, Furtado, Scozzola, Lopez, Landry
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
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Susan M. La dry, ayor
ATTEST:
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Andrea Sa ers, City Clerk
Jim Stevens Memorial Donation
Written and Submitted by Ms. Malinda Stevens
I am
this donation in
ory of
late husband,Jim
` J.Nc behalf of hisfamily and friends. im and I myoved back to California Stevens,n 2011. Our
_"_ ,;7 only child was already living in Campbell. Within a few weeks Jim got a bicycle
F _ < and began exploring.
fc ~, o It did not take long for him to discover the Los Gatos Creek Trail. For several
:3 . f s F" •ask, years Jim worked in downtown San Jose. He loved being able to ride his bike to
jr `, work. When the bike was no longer an option, he took the light rail to work. He;• is began jogging the Par Course "loop"section of the creek trail,from bridge to
(i ; " ,i bridge, in the evenings or on the weekends.
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•) After Jim was diagnosed with cancer and treatments began,we moved into
t;4 4 Timber Cove Mobile Home Park. For the next four years Jim and I walk on the
Los Gatos Creek Trail almost every day. Our daughter joined us sometimes.
\ / During the Covid pandemic,the Creek Trail was a godsend. Many people took
"- advantage of its accessibility. We could be outdoors, in nature,with people
nearby,yet it was easy to social distance without offending anyone.Jim died in
late September 2022. I continue to get out on the trail most days. I can't express how deeply grateful I am to the
City of Campbell for developing and maintaining this special resource.
Malinda Stevens and our daughter,Tobi Nielsen
Making a donation of$3,000.00
To the Landscape Memorial Fund
Specifically, we request that it is used for the Los Gatos Creek Trail
City of Campbell
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Departnient/Program,„ , Date ;'Request,No. ,r�
Public Works 775 Parks Maintenance' October:15,2024 .'BA 6
a a yL.Budget°to'be Reduced ,
' Fund/Program Account,Number - `° Description . 'Amount
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Budget to be Increased
Fynd/Pro ram.; Accou t;Num'g n r ber _ � Description' ' ��, � ',Amount
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REVENUES ,
207.775, , 4818 Donations °Landscape Fund:` , 3,000;
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REASON FOR REQUEST-BE SPECIFIC :° 7
To recognize the$3,000 donation made'by Ms.Malinda Stevens and Ms.Tobi Nielsen,in memory of Mr.Jim"Stevens,towards the
City's Landscape Fund.
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Will Fuentes Todd.Cap urso „ BrianLoventhal ,.
Finance Director" " ` `Public Works.Director. City Manager