Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Special Event Permit Application from Laura Rose Homes aka LSR Properties to hold Movies in the Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026; Saturday, August 22, 2026; and Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Bolsa Chica Park, 13660 University St.
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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
Laura Rose Homes aka LSR Properties is requesting use of Bolsa Chica Park for three Movies in the Park on Saturdays, July 11, August 22, and October 10, 2026 from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. (includes set up and clean up time). The actual event will take place from two hours before dusk to 9 p.m. The anticipated number of participants is 150 people per date. These alternate dates are also provided in the event of required cancellation due to weather or other scheduling conflict: Saturdays, July 18, August 29, and October 17, 2026.
The event consists of use 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.
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. 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 for 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 and Recreation Department will coordinate with the special event applicant.
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