Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Approved Special Event Permit from Laura Rose Homes dba LSR Properties to Hold Movies in the Park at Bolsa Chica Park, 13660 University Street.
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From: Vanessa Johnson, Community Services Director
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Tammy Huynh, Management Analyst
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Approve the amendment to the special event permit, changing the October 11, 2025 event date to October 18, 2025.
BACKGROUND
At the City Council Meeting on April 9, 2025, the Mayor and City Council approved the Special Event Permit from Laura Rose Homes (dba LSR Properties) to hold Movies in the Park at Bolsa Chica Park on Saturdays, June 21, July 12, August 2, and October 11, 2025 from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. (includes set up and clean up time). The actual event will take place from dusk to 9 p.m. The applicant has requested to move the October event date from Saturday, October 11, 2025 to Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Since the Westminster Municipal Code does not currently grant staff the authority to administratively modify event dates previously approved by the City Council, and in consultation with the City Attorney’s Office, this request is being presented to the Mayor and City Council for consideration and approval of the proposed date change.
To date in 2025, Laura Rose Homes has successfully hosted the Movies in the Park events on June 21 and July 12 without any reported issues. As this request involves only a change of date with no substantive modifications to the event scope, the application did not require rerouting or additional staff review for conditions, and the applicant was not assessed an additional processing fee. Existing conditions will remain in place, and staff will be notified of the date change if approved.
These events consist of an inflatable movie screen, projector, and speakers. The applicant will use amplified sound, utilize a generator for electrical needs, have canopies, and provide extra trash containers. Additionally, the applicant will provide pre-packaged food at no cost to attendees.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the date change for the Special Event Permit Application for the Movies in the Park at Bolsa Chica Park.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Email from Applicant
2. Staff Report from April 9, 2025 Council Meeting
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager