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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Existing General Services Agreement with Technology Artists for Sound and Lighting Services for City Events for an Additional Amount of $22,448.88 for an Aggregate Annual Not-to-Exceed Amount of $155,000.
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Meeting Date: August 10, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Dani Cullens/ Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-6471
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: Email: Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/05/2026)
Department Approval: Tom?s Herrera-Mishler, PRCS Director (07/20/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve amendment no. 5 to the existing general services agreement with Technology Artists for sound and lighting services for City events for an additional amount of $22,448.88, bringing the aggregate annual not-to-exceed amount to $155,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Fiesta La Ballona is Culver City's annual community celebration and one of the City's longest-standing traditions. Established in 1951, the event celebrates Culver City's history, culture, and community spirit through live entertainment, carnival attractions, cultural programming, food vendors, and family-friendly activities at Veterans Memorial Park.
The 2026 Fiesta La Ballona marks the event's 75th anniversary, providing an opportunity to celebrate this milestone with expanded programming, anniversary branding, and enhanced event experiences that recognize the residents, volunteers, sponsors, performers, and City staff who have contributed to the event's success over the past seven decades.
To commemorate the 75th anniversary, the 2026 festival will be larger in scale than past festivals. Planned enhancements include an expanded event footprint, an additional performance stage, and expanded programming. To support these...
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