Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 26 27 and 28 2011 during the Fiesta La Ballona to Freckle Farms for a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides and the Culver City Police Department for a K 9 Dog Demonstration. City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: _07/25/11_ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 26 27 and 28 2011 during the Fiesta La Ballona to Freckle Farms for a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides and the Culver City Police Department for a K 9 Dog Demonstration. Contact Person/Dept.: Dan Hernandez PRCS Director Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes No Phone Number: (310) 253 6655 Item Number: C 4_ Public Hearing: Action Item: Attachments: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: _______________ Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas City Council (07/20/11); (Email) Freckle Farms (07/20/11); (Email) Culver City Police Department (07/20/11); (Email) S.T.A.R. Eco Station (06/02/11); (Email) Fiesta La Ballona Committee (07/20/11). Department Approval: Dan Hernandez (07/12/11) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (07/19/11) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (07/18/11) City Manager Approval: John M. Nachbar (07/20/11) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve special permits to allow animals in Veterans Memorial Park for entertainment purposes on August 26 27 and 28 2011 during the Fiesta La Ballona to Freckle Farms for a petting zoo and pony rides and the Culver City Police Department for a K 9 dog demonstration. 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 impressive past while enhancing a sense of community. Two of the most popular children s attractions are the ...
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