Consideration of Approval of a Special Permit to the Fiesta La Ballona Committee to Allow a Petting Zoo Pony Rides K 9 Dog Demonstration and Police Horse in Veteran s Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 25 27 2006. Item Number: A 2 City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 04/10/06 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Approval of a Special Permit to the Fiesta La Ballona Committee to Allow a Petting Zoo Pony Rides K 9 Dog Demonstration and Police Horse in Veteran s Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 25 27 2006. Contact Person/Dept.: Pam Robinson VMB Manager Fiscal Impact: Yes No x Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List (email on 4/5/06) Parks and Recreation Commission (email on 4/5/06) and Fiesta La Ballona Committee (email on 4/5/06). Department Approval: Bill La Pointe (03/30/2006) City Controller Approval: CAO Approval: Martin R. Cole for Jerry B. Fulwood (04/05/06) Action Item: x General Fund: Yes No x Attachments: x Phone Number: (310) 253 6632 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve a special permit to the Fiesta La Ballona Committee to allow a petting zoo pony rides K 9 dog demonstration and police horse in Veteran s Park for entertainment purposes on August 25 27 2006. 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. Two of the most popular attractions for young children are the petting zoo and pony rides. The police dogs and horse are enjoyed by people of all ages. 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. City Co...
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