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Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans’ Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 22, 23 and 24, 2014 during the Fiesta La Ballona.
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City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: _07/14/14_ Item Number: C-6
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in
Veterans’ Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 22, 23 and 24, 2014
during the Fiesta La Ballona.
Contact Person/Dept.: Dan Hernandez,
PRCS Director
Phone Number: (310) 253-6655
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date: _______________
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas – City Council (07/09/14); (Email)
Freckle Farms (07/09/14); (Email) Culver City Police Department (07/09/14); (Email)
Fiesta La Ballona Committee (07/09/14).
Department Approval:
Dan Hernandez (07/02/14)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (07/07/14)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (07/08/14)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (07/08/14)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the following special permits to allow
animals in Veterans’ Memorial Park for entertainment purposes during the 2014
Fiesta La Ballona on August 22, 23 and 24, 2014: (1) Freckle Farms for a petting
zoo and pony rides; and (2) Culver City Police Department for a K-9 dog
demonstration.
BACKGROUND:
The Fiesta La Ballona (Fiesta) began in 1951 as a week long festival in honor of the
City’s heritage. The Fiesta is a celebration with events that evoke pride and remind
residents of Culver City’s impressive past while enhancing a sense of community.
For the public’s enjoyment, the City Council has routinely approved special permits
for animals for the Fiesta La Ballona event in years past. Culver City Municipal
Code (CCMC) Section 9.10.055(A) states:
§ 9.10.055 PROHIBITIONS. Within the limits of any public park it shall be
unlawful for any person:
A. Having charge, care, custody or control of any dog, except as
permitted by § 9.10.400 or § 9.10.600, or other animal, fowl, or reptile to
cause, permit or allow the same to be within the limits of any public park
within the City, unless such person shall have obtained a special permit
from the City Council to conduct an entertainment or exhibition in which
an animal is a participant. (emphasis added) City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
(Note: § 9.10.400 relates to the Rules and Regulations of the Off-Leash Dog Park
and § 9.10.600 relates to Designated Dog Paths.)
DISCUSSION:
For several years now, the petting zoo and pony rides have been two of the most
popular children’s attractions during the Fiesta. In addition, performances by the
Culver City Police K-9 dogs have been featured at the Fiesta for many years and are
enjoyed by people of all ages. Staff is requesting that the City Council approve
special permits to allow animals in Veterans’ Memorial Park for entertainment
purposes to Freckle Farms for a petting zoo and pony rides and to the Culver City
Police Department for a K-9 dog demonstration during the Fiesta La Ballona on
August 22, 23 and 24, 2014.
If approved, these special permits will pertain only to the applicants and their specific
requests to allow animals in the park for entertainment purposes during the 2014
Fiesta. Pursuant to CCMC 9.10.055(A), no other animals will be allowed in
Veterans’ Memorial Park.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
The approval of these special permits allowing animal attractions at the 2014 Fiesta
will have a nominal positive fiscal impact to the City due to the accrual of a small
percentage of the fee that the public pays to ride the ponies and pet the animals.
This revenue will total less than $1,000 and will be deposited in the General Fund
(10130285: Community Events - Fiesta La Ballona).
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Approve the following special permits to allow animals in Veterans’ Memorial
Park for entertainment purposes during the Fiesta La Ballona on August 22, 23
and 24, 2014: (1) Freckle Farms for a petting zoo and pony rides; and (2) Culver
City Police Department for a K-9 dog demonstration.