City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve a special permit to the Fiesta La Ballona
Committee to allow a petting zoo, pony rides, K-9 dog demonstration, police horse
and S.T.A.R. Eco Station Animal Display in Veteran’s Park for entertainment
purposes on August 25-26, 2007.
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.
Two of the most popular attractions for young children are the petting zoo and pony
rides. In addition, performances by the Culver City Police dogs and horse are
enjoyed by people of all ages.
Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) §9.10.055(A) prohibits animals within any City
public park unless a special permit has been obtained from City Council. The
special permit allows animals for the purposes of conducting entertainment or
exhibitions. Attachment 1 provides a copy of CCMC §9.10.055(A). City Council has
approved a special permit for animals for the Fiesta La Ballona event in the years
past.
Meeting Date: 06/11/07 Item Number: A-2
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of a Special Permit to the Fiesta La Ballona Committee
to Allow a Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, K-9 Dog Demonstration, Police Horse and
S.T.A.R. Eco Station Animal Display in Veteran’s Park for Entertainment Purposes
on August 25-26, 2007 During the Fiesta La Ballona.
Contact Person/Dept.: Marty Nicholson Phone Number: (310) 253-6662
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Parks and Recreation Commission 6/7/07; Culver City
Homeowner's Association 6/7/07; Veteran's Park Homeowner's Association 6/7/07;
American Youth Soccer Organization 6/8/07; Adult Softball Leagues 6/8/07 and Master
Notification List 6/9/07
Department Approval:
William La Pointe (5/21/07)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Iker) (06/01/07)
City Controller Approval:
Marlee Chang (6/6/07)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (06/06/07) City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
DISCUSSION:
The Fiesta La Ballona Committee is requesting that the City Council approve a
special event permit to allow a petting zoo, pony rides, K-9 dog demonstration,
police horse and S.T.A.R. Eco Station Animal Display in Veteran’s Park on August
25-26, 2007 during the Fiesta La Ballona celebration. The special event permit
would only pertain to the petting zoo, pony rides, K-9 dogs, police horse and animals
from the S.T.A.R. Eco Station and does not include any other animals that are not a
part of the entertainment of the Fiesta.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Approval of a special permit allowing entertainment animals will have no additional
fiscal impact to the City.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Culver City Municipal Code §9.10.055(A).
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Approve a special permit for the Fiesta La Ballona Committee to allow a petting
zoo, pony rides, K-9 dog demonstration, police horse and S.T.A.R. Eco Station
Animal Display in Veteran’s Park on August 25, 26, 2007 for entertainment
purposes.
MEETING DATE: 6/11/07
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Approval of a Special Permit to the Fiesta La
Ballona Committee to Allow a Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, K-9 Dog
Demonstration, Police Horse and S.T.A.R. Eco Station Animal
Display in Veteran's Park for Entertainment Purposes on August
25-26, 2007 During the Fiesta La Ballona
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Culver City Municipal Code §9.10.055. 1ATTACHMENT I
§
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.
('65 Code, § 5-12) (Ord. No. CS-290; Ord. No. CS-405 § 1; Ord. No. 2004-015 § 2; Ord. No. 2006-
008 § 2)
B. To carry or discharge any airgun or firearm, or discharge any missile from a slingshot or bow,
or bring, or have in his possession, or set off or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn any
firecrackers, torpedoes , rockets or other fireworks or explosives or inflammable material, or discharge
them or throw them into any such areas from land or highway adjacent thereto . This prohibition includes
any substance, compound, mixture or article that in conjunction with any other substance or compound
would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints . This provision, however, shall not prevent
the holding of fireworks exhibitions or displays in public parks or places when authorized by the City
Council.
C. To swim, bathe, wade in, or pollute the water of any fountain or pond.
D. To make, kindle or use a fire , barbecue, portable stove or burning charcoal , except in designated
areas provided by the City for such purpose , or in such areas and under such regulations as may be
designated by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director . No person shall drop , throw, or
otherwise scatter lighted matches , burning cigarettes or cigars , tobacco paper or other inflammable
material , within any park area, or upon any public property, highway , road or street abutting or
contiguous thereto.
E. To camp , occupy camp facilities , or use camp paraphernalia ; provided , however , that the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Director may issue a temporary permit to allow camping in
connection with a special event . No person shall store personal property, including camp facilities and
camp paraphernalia , within any public park or upon any public property . For purposes of this
Subsection , the following definitions shall apply:
CAMP. To pitch or occupy camp facilities or to use camp paraphernalia;
CAMP FACILITIES. Include, but are not limited to, tents, huts or temporary shelters;
CAMP PARAPHERNALIA. Includes, but is not limited to, tarpaulins , cots , beds, sleeping bags,
hammocks, cooking facilities and similar equipment . CAMP PARAPHERNALIA shall not include
City-designated cooking facilities or equipment;
STORE. To put aside or accumulate for use when needed , to put for safekeeping, or to place or
leave in a location.
F. To ride or drive any horse or other animal, or propel any vehicle , cycle, or automobile elsewhere
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