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Approval of City Sponsorship for the 2015 CicLAvia Event, Produced by CicLAvia, a Non-Profit Organization, to be Partially Held in Culver City.
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Contact Person/Dept: Rudolph Galindo/PWD
Phone Number: (310) 253-5618
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: CicLAvia Producers () and Meetings and Agendas - City Council (06/18/15)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (06/16/15)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a request from the producers of CicLAvia for City sponsorship of the event on August 9, 2015.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On March 10, 2014 the City Council adopted a resolution approving a joint application with the City of Los Angeles and CicLAvia for grant funds through Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Open Streets Program for the CicLAvia Culver City 2015 event.
The City was awarded the grant in an amount of $452,463 to pay for the hard costs for Culver City's services on the day of the event. CicLAvia has been working closely with the City in partnership to create a strategic plan and develop all program elements. At a meeting with the producers and staff, marketing of the event was discussed. Discussion elements included the City's ability to send out emails, publicize the event on the City's website, and placement of materials at locations within City Hall. Signage in the public right-of-way was brought up, which is not usually allowed, with an exception for City-sponsored events.
To be categorized as a "sponsored" event by the City, an event must comply with City Council Policy and Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Section 17.330.040.B.7.b.ii., confirming that the City is (a) p...
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