Staff met with the business owner of King Shocks Technology, located in Garden Grove, to discuss a Holiday Toy Drive that unites the Off-Road, Overland, and Outdoor community to collect toy donations that would be delivered to the Children's Hospital of Orange County. The proposed event would require street closures beginning on Lampson Avenue and Edison Way, then east on Belgrave Avenue, to south on Industry Street, ending on Lampson Avenue. Attached is a map that outlines the street closures.

Staff explained the community event and street closure permit process for the proposed Holiday Toy Drive. Requirements include partnership with a local non-profit organization in good standing, insurance coverage, street closure approval from the City Council, and reimbursement for any direct costs to provide city support. 

King Shocks Technology, Inc., would like to request City Council approval for the closure of City streets for a Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The street closures would be effective from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

King Shock Technology, Inc., has received approval from the Garden Grove Community Foundation, to serve as the non-profit organization to apply for the community event permit. 

The attached event route has been reviewed by the Police Department Traffic Division, who has agreed to provide staff support for the closure of city streets during the event. 

Approval of the proposed Holiday Toy Drive event will not have an impact on the City's General Fund. King Shocks Technology, Inc. will reimburse the City for direct costs associated with police support for this event. The estimated cost for staff support is approximately $3,000, and is expected to be fully reimbursed.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Consider the written request from Kings Shock Technology, Inc. for a Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

By: Janet Pelayo, Deputy Director