Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 28 30 2009 during the Fiesta La Ballona Event to: (1) Freckle Farms for a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides; (2) the City of 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 City Council Agenda Item Report Item Number: C 4 Meeting Date: _6/22/09_ AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 28 30 2009 during the Fiesta La Ballona Event to: (1) Freckle Farms for a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides; (2) the City of 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 Recreation Manager Fiscal Impact: Yes No X Phone Number: (310) 253 6632 General Fund: Yes No X Attachments: Action Item: Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification (06/17/09); Freckle Farms (06/18/09); Culver City Police Department (06/18/09); S.T.A.R. Eco Station (06/18/09); Fiesta La Ballona Committee (06/18/09). Department Approval: Bill La Pointe (by P. Mooney) (06/15/09) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (06/17/09) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/17/09) City Manager Approval: Mark Scott (06/18/09) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve special permits to allow animals in Veterans Memorial Park for entertainment purposes on August 28 30 2009 during the Fiesta La Ballona event to: (1) Freckle Farms for a petting zoo and pony rides; (2) the City of 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 that evoke pride and remind residents of Culver City s impres...
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