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CC - (1) Discussion of Event Sponsorship Requests from the Washington West Business District, An Affair of the Arts, The Asian World Film Festival and the Culver City Arts District for FY 2016 - 2017; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as to the Amount of In-Kind Assistance for such Events (including Requested Fee Waivers) or other Direction as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: 09/12/2016
Contact Person/Dept: Elaine Warner, Economic Development Division
Elizabeth Garcia Economic Development Division
Phone Number: (310) 253-5777/253-5708
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/07/16)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (09/06/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss the requests for event sponsorships from the Washington West Business District, An Affair of the Arts, The Asian World Film Festival and the Culver City Arts District for Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as to the amount of in-kind assistance for such events (including requested fee waivers) or other direction as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
During the public comment period of the August 22, 2016 City Council meeting, the City Council received requests for event sponsorship from the Washington West Business District, An Affair of the Arts, The Asian World Film Festival and the Culver City Arts District for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. The City Council directed staff to present these requests collectively for consideration on a future meeting agenda. The organizations are generally requesting assistance with permit waivers, property rental wai...
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