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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Consideration of a Recommendation from the Fiesta La Ballona Committee to Eliminate Commercial and Informational Booths to Create Space at the 2022 Fiesta La Ballona for Additional Family-Friendly Activities and Retain Sponsor and Governmental Agency Booths; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: August 8, 2022
Contact Person/Dept: Dani Cullens/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6471
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/03/2022); (E-Mail) Fiesta La Ballona (08/03/2022); (E-Mail) Culver City News and Events (08/03/2022); (E-Mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (08/03/2022); (E-Mail) All Fiesta Vendor Applicants (08/03/2022)
Department Approval: Armando Abrego, PRCS Director (07/27/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) consider a recommendation from the Fiesta La Ballona Committee (Committee) to eliminate commercial and informational booths to create space at the 2022 Fiesta La Ballona (Fiesta) for additional family-friendly activities and retain sponsor and governmental agency booths; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
After the 2021 Fiesta, the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCS)_sent a survey to participants and community members regarding their experience during the Fiesta. The survey showed that almost 70% of the 70 respondents attended the Fiesta with their families. Several respondents requested that the Fiesta have more activities and rides for toddlers and younger children.
In accordance with the Fiesta La Ballona Committee Bylaws, on July 14, 2022, the Site Layout Ad Hoc Subcommittee requested a ...
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