Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Special Event Permit Application from the Vietnamese American Federation of Southern California, Coalition of Vietnamese Veteran Associations, and Assembly of RVNA Oversea-Southwest Center to hold a Black April Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, 14180 All American Way.
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From: Vanessa Johnson, Community Services Director
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Gina Nunes, Community Services & Recreation Supervisor
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Black April Memorial Ceremony at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, subject to the stated conditions.
BACKGROUND
The Vietnamese American Federation of Southern California, Coalition of Vietnamese Veteran Associations, and Assembly of RVNA Oversea-Southwest Center are requesting use of Sid Goldstein Freedom Park for a Black April Memorial on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. (includes set-up and clean-up time). The actual event will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The anticipated number of participants is 100 people.
The event consists of choral music, a solo presentation, speeches, and a ceremonial program. The applicant will use amplified sound, provide extra trash containers, have four 10’x10’ canopies, provide chairs for guests, and hang flags. The applicant is also requesting the use of electricity and restrooms provided at the park for the duration of the event.
Staff will discuss compliance with City codes and ordinances with the applicant.
To preserve the safety of the public, and ensure the event is conducted in a safe manner, the application was routed to the following departments to seek their input: Community Services & Recreation Department, Police Department (Traffic and Code Enforcement Divisions), and Public Works Department (Traffic Engineering and Field Operations Divisions).
As required by Westminster Municipal Code Section 9.61.080, the applicant will be required to submit a Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of two million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars in the aggregate, naming the city, the city council, boards and commissioners, its officers, employees, and agents as a named additional insured during the term of the permit. The applicant will also provide a $2,500 security/cleaning deposit.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
City Council approval is required for the issuance of the special event permit.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Special Event Permit Application
2. Copies of the conditions set by the following departments:
Community Services & Recreation Department, Police Department (Traffic and Code Enforcement Divisions), and Public Works Department (Traffic Engineering and Field Operations Divisions)
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
Christian Bettenhausen, City Attorney
Christine Cordon, City Manager