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CC - (1) Consideration of a Request for Sponsorship by The Whole 9 for In-Kind Assistance for "An Affair of the Arts" Event to be Held in Town Plaza; (2) If Sponsorship is Approved, Designation of An Affair of the Arts as a City-Sponsored Event; and (3) Approval of a Related License Agreement.
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Meeting Date: March 27, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Elizabeth Garcia, CDD
Todd Tipton, CDD
Phone Number: (310) 253-5708
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [x] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [x] Attachments: [x]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [x]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/22/17); The Culver City Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Business Association
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Director of Community Development (03/14/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) consider a request for sponsorship by The Whole 9 for in-kind assistance for "An Affair of the Arts" event to be held in Town Plaza on May 5-7, 2017; if sponsorship is approved, designation of An Affair of the Arts as a City-sponsored event; and (3) approval of a related license agreement.
BACKGROUND
On February 5, 2017 staff received a request from Lisa Schultz, founder of The Whole 9, requesting sponsorship for the "An Affair of the Arts" event (Event) to be held in Town Plaza on May 5-7, 2017. The Whole Nine is an art gallery and arts and crafts business located in Downtown Culver City. The Event will include 60 vendor booths selling paintings, hand blown glass, photograph, jewelry, ceramic pottery, desserts and beverages. Food and drinks will be available in adjacent/ nearby restaurants.
On February 13, 2017, Ms. Schultz requested the City Council sponsor the Event on May 5-7, 2017. The request includes assistance with permit waivers, property rental waiver and provision of in-kind...
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