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 in Southern California, Assembly of Republic of Vietnam Veteran Associations Oversea-Southwest State Center, Tran Hung Dao Foundation, Museum of Republic of Vietnam, Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California, and Saigon Broadcasting Television Network to hold a Black April Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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, subject to the stated conditions.
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BACKGROUND
Vietnamese American Federation of Southern California, Coalition of Vietnamese Veteran Associations in Southern California, Assembly of Republic of Vietnam Veteran Associations Oversea-Southwest State Center, Tran Hung Dao Foundation, Museum of Republic of Vietnam, Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California, and Saigon Broadcasting Television Network are requesting use of Sid Goldstein Freedom Park for a Black April Memorial on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (includes set up and clean up time). The actual event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The anticipated number of participants is 500 people.
The event consists of choral music, speeches and a ceremonial program. The applicant will use amplified sound, hang flags, set up canopies and chairs for guests and provide extra trash containers. 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, Community Development Department (Building, Planning and Code Enforcement Divisions), Public Works Department (Traffic Engineering and Field Operations Divisions), and Police Department (Traffic Division).
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
Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the Special Event Permit Application for the Black April Memorial Ceremony at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, subject to the stated conditions.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Special Event Permit Application
2. Copies of the conditions set by the following departments:
Community Services & Recreation Department, Community Development Department, Public Works Department, and Police Department.
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager