Legislation Details

File #: HIST-3865    Version: 1 Subject:
Type: Historical Status: Action Item
In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 11/13/2006 Final action: 11/13/2006
Title: Receipt of Sony Pictures Entertainment Contribution, Approval of Related Budget Amendment, and Allocation of Awards to Current Redevelopment Agency and City Cultural Projects for Program Enhancement for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
Attachments: 1. A-4__06_11_13_CDD_Sony Contribution and Proposed Allocation - FINAL.doc
City of Culver City, California City Council Agenda Item Report RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council receive the Sony Pictures Entertainment (Sony) Contribution of $25,000, approve a related budget amendment, and allocate awards to current Redevelopment Agency and City cultural projects for program enhancement for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. A four-fifths vote is required to amend the budget. BACKGROUND: In March 2006, the City Council approved a request submitted by Sony Pictures Entertainment for an Amendment to extend the term of the Development Agreement relating to property at 10202 Washington Boulevard in the Studio (S) Zone. Under the terms of the First Amendment to the Development Agreement, Sony Pictures Entertainment will contribute to the City’s Unified Fund at least Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) per year until the year 2015. The City’s Unified Fund supports City-sponsored events and programs of the Cultural Affairs Division of the Community Development Department and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Previously, Sony had participated as a $25,000 Platinum Sponsor in the City’s Unified Fund in FY 04-05 and FY 05-06. Meeting Date: 11/13/06 Item Number: A-4 AGENDA ITEM: Receipt of Sony Pictures Entertainment Contribution, Approval of Related Budget Amendment, and Allocation of Awards to Current Redevelopment Agency and City Cultural Projects for Program Enhancement for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Contact Person/Dept.: Susan Obrow / Cultural Affairs Division Marty Nicholson / Parks, Recreation, Community Services Department Phone Number: (310) 253-5762 (310) 253-6662 Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No [] Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X] Public Notification: Parks and Recreation Master Notification List (10/26/06), Cultural Affairs Commission (10/26/06), Parks and Recreation Commission (10/26/06) 2007 Performing Arts Grant Applicants (10/26/06), Fiesta La Ballona List (10/26/06); Master Notification List (10/26/06). Department Approval: Susan Evans (10/26/06) City Manager Approval: Jerry Fulwood (11/08/2006) City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang (11/07/2006)City of Culver City, California City Council Agenda Item Report City Council approved the Sony sponsorship and recommended allocation last year at its July 11, 2005 meeting. Attachment 1 provides a copy of the staff report. DISCUSSION: Sony has contributed to the City’s Unified Fund at the Platinum Level of $25,000 in FY 06-07. City Council has the opportunity to allocate the resources in whatever manner Council feels appropriate. Last year’s allocations were as follows: 2005-06 ALLOCATIONS City/Agency Programs Approved Amount Summer Sunset Music Festival ---------- Music in the Council Chambers $ 1,500 Performing Arts Grant Program $15,000 Fiesta La Ballona $ 3,000 Teen Center Program $ 1,000 Tree Lighting $ 500 Coastal Cleanup Day --------- Art in the Plaza $ 2,000 The Art of…Speaker’s Series $ 2,000 TOTAL: $25,000 Staff is recommending that the FY 06-07 Sony contribution be allocated as follows: 2006-07 ALLOCATIONS City/Agency Programs Recommended Amount Music in the Chambers $ 1,500 Performing Arts Grant Program $15,000 Special Events (Fiesta/Tree Lighting) $ 3,500 Teen Center Programs $ 1,000 ARTWALK Culver City $ 2,000 The Art of…Speaker’s Series $ 2,000 TOTAL: $25,000 FISCAL ANALYSIS: Funds donated by Sony will have a positive impact to the City’s ability to enhance existing programs and offer additional services to the community. The account numbers corresponding to the recommended allocations are as follows:City of Culver City, California City Council Agenda Item Report Account Description Account Number Amount Music in the Chambers 55094420.517300 $1,500 Performing Arts Grants Program 41300614.619800 $15,000 Special Events (Fiesta/Tree Lighting) 10132800.386200 $3,500 Teen Center Programs 10132600.386200 $1,000 ARTWALK Culver City 41300676.619800 $2,000 The Art of…Speakers Series 55094440.619800 $2,000 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff Report for Sony Pictures Entertainment Sponsorship on July 11, 2005. MOTION: That the City Council: 1. Approve a budget amendment to record the donation receipt; and, 2. Authorize allocation amounts to City and Redevelopment Agency programs as recommended; Or 3. Consider and determine new allocations based on discussion. A four-fifths vote is required to amend the budget.