Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
Title
Special Event Permit Application from the Coalition of the Republic of Vietnam Veterans Association of Southern California to hold a Vietnamese Armed Forces Day Ceremony on Saturday, June 20, 2026 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, subject to the stated conditions.
BACKGROUND
The Coalition of the Republic of Vietnam Veterans Association of Southern California is requesting use of Sid Goldstein Freedom Park for a Vietnamese Armed Forces Day Ceremony on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (includes set up and clean up time). The actual event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The anticipated number of participants is 250 people.
The event consists of speeches, music, and a ceremonial program which includes laying of commemorative wreaths. The applicant will use amplified sound, hang flags and set up canopies and chairs for guests. 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 (Attachment 1) was routed to city departments for the development of conditions of approval. The Community Services & Recreation Department, Risk Management, Community Development Department (Building, Planning, and Code Enforcement Divisions), Public Works Department (Traffic Engineering and Field Operations Divisions), and Police Department (Special Operations Division) collaborated to create a detailed list of conditions of approval (Attachment 2).
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
If approved, the Community Services & Recreation Department will move forward with the applicant for the special event.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Special Event Permit Application
2. Copies of the conditions set by the following departments:
Community Services & Recreation Department, Risk Management, Community Development Department, Public Works Department, and Police Department.
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager