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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Granting an Alcohol Use Permit to the Exchange Club to Conduct a Beer and Wine Garden in Veterans Memorial Park During the 2026 Fiesta La Ballona and the 2026 Culver City FIFA Events.
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Meeting Date: May 26, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Adam Ferguson/Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-6685
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/21/2026)
Department Approval: Adam Ferguson, PRCS Director (05/05/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution granting an Alcohol Use Permit to the Culver City Exchange Club to conduct a Beer and Wine Garden in Veterans Memorial Park during the 2026 Fiesta La Ballona and the 2026 Culver City FIFA Events.
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
Fiesta La Ballona
Fiesta La Ballona (Fiesta) is a three-day carnival that will be held during the weekend on August 28, August 29, and August 30, 2026, at Veterans Memorial Park. It includes carnival rides, food trucks, a food court, an entertainment stage, and booths selling artisan wares. Specifically, the Beer and Wine Garden (BWG) has been a part of the Fiesta since 2005. Culver City Municipal Code Section 13.03.025.A grants the City Council authority to issue a permit for a beer and wine garden at Fiesta.
In 2025, Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) staff accepted applications from Culver City non-profits to become the BWG Operator at Fiesta for a 4-year period, beginning with the 2025 event. The application period was open from April 26, 2025 through May 8, 2025. Throughout that period, two GovDelivery emails were released, and various announcements were posted on multiple social media platforms.
Applicants were rated on the mission and history of the local non-...
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