Introduce an ordinance granting the City Council authority to issue a permit for a wine and beer garden at Fiesta La Ballona and adopt a Resolution permitting beer and wine at the 2005 Fiesta. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 07/11/05 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of: 1) Request of the Fiesta La Ballona Committee to Offer a Beer and Wine Garden in Veteran s Park During the 2005 Fiesta La Ballona Event; 2) Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Culver City Municipal Code 13.03.025 (A) to Grant the City Council Authority to Issue a Permit for a Beer and Wine Garden at the Fiesta; and 3) Adoption of a Resolution Permitting a Beer and Wine Garden at the 2005 Fiesta La Ballona Event. Item Number: A 2 Contact Person/Dept.: Marty Nicholson Phone Number: (310) 253 6662 X No Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Parks and Recreation Commission (7/7/05) Veteran s Park Neighborhood Watch Association (7/7/05) Culver City Homeowner s Association (7/7/05) and Master Notification List (7/6/05) General Fund: Yes No X Attachments: X Action Item: X Department Approval: Bill LaPointe PRCS Director 6/30/05 Interim City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang 7/6/05 RECOMMENDATION: CAO Approval: Deborah Fancett for Jerry Fulwood 7/6/05 That the City Council introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending Culver City Municipal Code 13.03.025 (A) to grant the City Council authority to issue a permit for a beer and wine garden at the Fiesta La Ballona Event (Attachment 1); and adopt a Resolution permitting a beer and wine garden at the 2005 Fiesta (Attachment 2). BACKGROUND: The Fiesta La Ballona (the Fiesta ) dates back to the 1950s as a weeklong festival in honor of the City s early settlers. During that time the Fiesta was a celebration of the City s heritage and included events that evoked pride and reminded residents of Culver City s beginning. Over the years the Fiesta has changed along with the activities offered resulting in add...
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