Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Special Event Permit Application from Vietnam War Memorial, Inc. to hold a 21st Year Anniversary of the Vietnam War Memorial/49th Year of Black April Event on Sunday, April 28, 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 21st Year Anniversary of the Vietnam War Memorial/49th Year of Black April Event at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, subject to the stated conditions.
BACKGROUND
Vietnam War Memorial, Inc. is requesting use of Sid Goldstein Freedom Park for a 21st Year Anniversary of the Vietnam War Memorial/49th Year of Black April event to commemorate of the Fall of South Vietnam/Anniversary of the Vietnam War Memorial on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. (includes set-up and clean-up time). The actual event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The anticipated number of participants is 200 people.
The event consists of a flag salute, prayers, and speeches. The applicant will use amplified sound, have two 10’x10’ canopies, hang banners and flags, and will provide chairs for seating. 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