Approval of Three Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 24 25 and 26 2012 during the Fiesta La Ballona. Item Number: C 2 City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: _06/04/12_ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Three Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 24 25 and 26 2012 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 (05/30/12); (Email) Freckle Farms (05/30/12); (Email) Culver City Police Department (05/30/12); (Email) Fiesta La Ballona Committee (05/30/12); (Email) Fantastic Fig (05/30/12); Department Approval: Dan Hernandez (05/23/12) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (05/30/12) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (05/30/12) City Manager Approval: John M. Nachbar (05/30/12) Action Item: General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: Phone Number: (310) 253 6655 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve special permits to allow animals in Veterans Memorial Park for entertainment purposes on August 24 25 and 26 2012 during the Fiesta La Ballona to: (1) Freckle Farms for a petting zoo and pony rides; (2) the Culver City Police Department for a K 9 dog demonstration; and (3) Fantastic Fig and his cat Newton for walk around psychic magic. 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) 9.10.055(A) states: 9.10...
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