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. Item Number: C 6 City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: _07/14/14_ 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 Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Public Hearing: 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) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (07/08/14) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (07/07/14) City Manager Approval: John M. Nachbar (07/08/14) Action Item: General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: Phone Number: (310) 253 6655 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 ca...
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