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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Award of a $1,000 Off-Cycle Special Events Grant and Designation of the Center Theater Group's "Dog Man: The Musical" as a City-Sponsored Event.
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Meeting Date: July 27, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Edgar Varela / Office of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-5752
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/22/2026); Center Theatre Group (07/22/2026)
Department Approval: Adam Troy, Assistant City Manager (07/20/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council award a $1,000 Off-Cycle Special Events Grant for in-kind marketing and designate of the Center Theater Group's Dog Man: The Musical as a City-Sponsored Event.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On July 13, 2026, the Center Theater Group (CTG) requested an off-cycle special event grant to promote their upcoming production at the Kirk Douglas Theater, running from September 12, 2026, to October 18, 2026. Since 2004, CTG has operated the City-owned Kirk Douglas Theatre, located at 9820 Washington Boulevard.
CTG has requested City sponsorship for in-kind marketing, which would include placement of banners in the public right-of-way, for its upcoming production of Dog Man: The Musical, which is adapted from the children's book by Dav Pilkey.
City Sponsorship
To be categorized as a "sponsored" event by the City, an event must meet the criteria set forth in City Council Policy No. 2502 (Special Event Grant Program), confirming that the City is (a) participating in an official capacity in the planning, preparation or promotion of the event or activity; and (b) contributing at least $1,000 in in-kind sponsorship. This contribution may take the form of labor, staff time, materials, a coverage of fees, or any combination thereof.
The Poli...
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