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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans' Memorial Park for Entertainment or Exhibition Purposes on August 28, 29, and 30, 2015 during the Fiesta La Ballona.
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Contact Person/Dept.: Dan Hernandez/PRCS
Phone Number: 310-253-6655
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/08/15); (Email) Freckle Farms (07/08/15); (Email) Culver City Police Department (07/08/15); (Email) Fiesta La Ballona Committee (07/08/15); (Email) Found Animals' Adopt and Shop (07/08/15).
Department Approval: Dan Hernandez (06/30/15)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the following special permits to allow animals in Veterans' Memorial Park for entertainment or exhibition purposes during the Fiesta La Ballona on August 28, 29, and 30, 2015: (1) Freckle Farms for a petting zoo and pony rides; (2) Culver City Police Department (CCPD) for a police K-9 demonstration; and, (3) Found Animals' Adopt & Shop for a pet adoption promotion.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
For the public's enjoyment, the City Council has routinely approved special permits for animals for the Fiesta La Ballona (Fiesta) 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, 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 su...
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