REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Sponsorship of the American Legion Santa Clara Post 419's Annual Car Show on June 9, 2018
Report
BACKGROUND
At the May 8, 2018 City Council meeting, the American Legion Santa Clara Post 419, a non-profit organization, presented a petition to the Council regarding the City's permit fees for their June 9 Annual Car Show located at 958 Homestead Road and Washington Street between Lexington Street and Homestead Road. The annual American Legion Post 419 Car Show raises funds for veteran support programs. Scheduled to be held on June 9 from 10am to 3pm, the Car Show will include live music, BBQ, drawings and cars.
The City requires event organizers to obtain permits as required by the Municipal Code for street closures, outdoor amplification of music, and other components of their special event.
The American Legion Santa Clara Post 419 has requested that the City continue to sponsor the Annual Car Show by waiving the fees for the required Encroachment Permit, Outdoor Amplification of Music Permit, and Special Events Application for the June 9 Annual Car Show and future shows (attached). The Council voted unanimously to agendize the topic for consideration and potential action for the May 15, 2018 City Council meeting.
DISCUSSION
The Special Events Application allows City staff to review the proposed components of a special event on City property to determine the required permits and services. After reviewing the American Legion Santa Clara Post 419's Special Events Application, staff determined that the June 9 Annual Car Show will require a Special Event Application fee, Encroachment Permit, Special Permit, and Outdoor Amplification of Music Permit.
American Legion Santa Clara Post 419 has submitted applications for the required Encroachment Permit, Special Permit, and Outdoor Amplification of Music Permit. The Special Permit will be agendized for City Council consideration at its May 22 meeting.
The permits have th...
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