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A Joint Item of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency to Authorize Acceptance of Sony Pictures Entertainment Contribution in the amount of $25,000 for Fiscal Year 207/2008 to the City’s Unified Fund and Consideration and Approval of Proposed Program Allocation.
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City of Culver City, California
A Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council (the “Council”) authorize acceptance of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment (Sony) contribution of $25,000 and allocate awards to current
cultural and City projects for program enhancement for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
A Budget Amendment requires a 4/5ths vote.
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 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 cultural programs of the
Community Development Department and the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department. City Council approved the Sony sponsorship and
Meeting Date: October 22, 2007 Item Number: J-1
AGENDA ITEM: A Joint Item of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
to Authorize Acceptance of Sony Pictures Entertainment Contribution in the
amount of $25,000 for Fiscal Year 207/2008 to the City’s Unified Fund and
Consideration and Approval of Proposed Program Allocation.
Contact Person/Dept.:
Todd Tipton/ Community Development
Department
Pam Robinson / Parks, Recreation,
Community Services Department
Phone Number:
Todd Tipton (310)253-5783
Pam Robinson(310)253-6632
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Cultural Affairs Master Notification List (10/9/07); Parks and
Recreation Master Notification List (10/9/07); Cultural Affairs Commission (10/9/07);
Parks and Recreation Commission (10/9/07); 2008 Performing Arts Grant Applicants
(10/9/07); Fiesta La Ballona List (10/9/07); Master Notification List (10/17/07).
Department Approval:
Sol Blumenfeld (10/16/07)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol A. Schwab (10-16-07)
Fiscal Impact Review:
Marlee Chang (by M. Noller) (10/16/07)
City Manager Approval: City of Culver City, California
A Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agenda Item Report
recommended allocation last year at its November 13, 2006 meeting. Attachment 1
provides a copy of the staff report from that meeting.
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:
2006-07 ALLOCATIONS
City/Agency Programs Approved 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…Speakers Series $ 2,000
TOTAL: $25,000
Staff is recommending that the FY 07-08 Sony contribution be allocated as follows:
2007-08 ALLOCATIONS
City/Agency Programs Recommended Amount
Music in the Chambers $ 1,500
Performing Arts Grant Program $15,000
Special Events (Fiesta/Tree Lighting/Teen Center Programs) $ 4,500
ARTWALK Culver City $ 2,000
The Art of…Speakers 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:
Account Description Account Number Amount
Music in the Chambers 55094420 $1,500
Performing Arts Grants Program 41300614 $15,000
Special Events 10132800 $4,500 City of Culver City, California
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(Fiesta/Tree Lighting/Teen
Center Programs)
ARTWALK Culver City 41300676 $2,000
The Art of…Speakers Series 55094440 $2,000
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Report for Sony Pictures Entertainment Sponsorship on November 13,
2006.
2. Excerpt from the Minutes of the November 13, 2006 City Council meeting.
MOTION:
That the City Council:
1. Authorize and approve a budget amendment and allocate amounts to City and
Redevelopment Agency programs as recommended by staff in the Fiscal
Analysis section;
or
2. Authorize and approve a budget amendment and consider and determine new
allocations based on discussion.
A Budget Amendment requires a 4/5ths vote.