Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 27 28 and 29 2010 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) S.T.A.R. Eco Station for an Animal Display. City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Item Number: C 4 Meeting Date: _07/12/10_ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 27 28 and 29 2010 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) S.T.A.R. Eco Station for an Animal Display. Contact Person/Dept.: Pam Robinson Acting PRCS Director Fiscal Impact: Yes No X General Fund: Yes No Phone Number: (310) 253 6655 Public Hearing: Action Item: Attachments: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: _______________ Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas City Council (07/07/10); Freckle Farms (07/07/10); Culver City Police Department (07/07/10); S.T.A.R. Eco Station (06/02/10); Fiesta La Ballona Committee (07/07/10). Department Approval: Pam Robinson (06/30/10) (by P. Mooney) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (07/07/10) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (07/07/10) City Manager Approval: P. Lamont Ewell (07/08/10) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve special permits to allow animals in Veterans Memorial Park for entertainment purposes on August 27 28 and 29 2010 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) S.T.A.R. Eco Station for an animal display. 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 tha...
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