Legislation Details

File #: HIST-2793    Version: 1 Subject:
Type: Historical Status: Consent Agenda
In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 6/12/2006 Final action: 6/12/2006
Title: Consideration of Approval of a Special Permit to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to Allow a Petting Zoo on July 20, 2006 and a Frisbee Dog Show on July 28, 2006 in Veteran’s Park for Entertainment Purposes.
Attachments: 1. C-8__06.12.06 Special Permit for PRCS Animal Show.doc
City of Culver City, California City Council Agenda Item Report RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve a special permit to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to allow a Petting Zoo on July 20, 2006 and a Frisbee Dog show in Veteran’s Park on July 28, 2006 for entertainment purposes. BACKGROUND: The Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) §9.10.055, Section 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, Section A. In order to host any animal show or exhibit a special permit must be approved by City Council. DISCUSSION: The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department hosts an animal show for the 120 day camp participants participating in the Just 4 Kids Day Camp. The animal shows provide a special treat for children attending camp and usually have an educational component. Meeting Date: 6/12/06 Item Number: C-8 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Approval of a Special Permit to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to Allow a Petting Zoo on July 20, 2006 and a Frisbee Dog Show on July 28, 2006 in Veteran’s Park for Entertainment Purposes. Contact Person/Dept.: Marty Nicholson Recreation Manager: PRCS 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 6/7/06; Culver City Homeowner's Association 6/7/06; Veteran's Park Homeowner's Association 6/7/06; and Master Notification List 6/8/06. Department Approval: William La Pointe; Director: PRCS (06/05/06) CAO Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (06/07/06) City Controller Approval:City of Culver City, California City Council Agenda Item Report Staff is requesting a permit to allow a Petting Zoo and a Frisbee Dog Show in Veteran’s Park during the month of July. The shows are scheduled for July 20, 2006 for the Petting Zoo and July 28, 2006 for the Frisbee Dog Show. Both contractors provide $1 million dollar liability insurance naming the City of Culver City additionally insured. FISCAL ANALYSIS: Approval of a special permit allowing entertainment animals will have no additional fiscal impact to the City. The fees for the petting zoo and the dog show are in the recommended fiscal year 2006-07 Day Camp budget, Account #10132120.514200 (Dances and Special Programs). ATTACHMENTS: 1. Culver City Municipal Code §9.10.055 MOTION: That the City Council: Approve a special permit to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to allow a Petting Zoo on July 20, 2006 and a Frisbee Dog Show on July 28, 2006 in Veteran’s Park for entertainment purposes.