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CC- CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approve a Waiver Relative to the Maximum Number of Special Events Allowable in a Calendar Year for The Culver Steps, Town Plaza and Ivy Station Properties Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 17.520.015.B; and (2) Designate Events Occurring at The Culver Steps and Town Plaza as City-Sponsored Events.
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Meeting Date: November 13, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Elizabeth Garcia, Office of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-5708
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/07/2923); Downtown Business Association (10/30/23); Business and News/Events GovDelivery (10/30/23)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (10/23/23)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve a waiver relative to the maximum number of special events allowable in a calendar year pursuant to the Culver City Municipal Code Section 17.520.015.B for The Culver Steps, Town Plaza and the Ivy Station properties; and, (2) designate events occurring at the Culver Steps and Town Plaza as City-Sponsored Events.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Culver Steps, Town Plaza and Ivy Station properties were designed to facilitate community gatherings and attract visitors, residents, and employees to the City. Outdoor entertainment, community events and activities are conducive to these locations due to ample space, mobility/parking services and guest amenities. The Culver Steps and Town Plaza are located in Downtown Culver City at 9300 Culver Boulevard and the Ivy Station is located in the Arts District, adjacent to the Metro Expo Station, at 8840 Washington Boulevard.
CCMC Section 17.520.015.B stipul...
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