REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Sponsorship of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley's Korea Day Event on August 11, 2018
Report
BACKGROUND
At the July 10, 2018 Council meeting, Mr. Ken Kim of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley (Korean Chamber) presented a petition requesting an item be placed on the Council agenda to request assistance for the Korean Chamber Korea Day.
The City requires event organizers to obtain permits as required by the Municipal Code for temporary uses, outdoor amplification of music, and other components of their special event.
The Korean Chamber has requested that the City sponsor the Korea Day event by providing marketing assistance for the event; providing assistance with event logistics; and, waiving permit fees and other costs required for the event. The Council voted unanimously to schedule the topic on the July 16, 2018 Council meeting for consideration and potential action.
DISCUSSION
The Korean Chamber has submitted a Special Event Application to determine the permits required for the Korea Day event. The Special Event Application is attached to this report.
Date: August 11, 2018
Time: 10:30 am to 4 pm
Location: Moonlite Shopping Center, 2636 El Camino Real.
Program: Folk dance performances
Food from participating restaurants
Attendance: Approximately 2,000 with the maximum number of attendees expected at any given time to be 300
Permits
Several permits may be required from the City to accommodate the event. These permits are discussed in more detail below and include:
* Special Permit
* Amplified Music (Sound) Permit
* Fire Permit
* Building Permit
* Police Services
* Special Event Application Fee
Special Permit - $232.56
The Zoning Code requires a Special Permit for temporary uses, such as a festival on a parking lot. The Special Permit has processing fee of $232.56 for non-profit organizations. The Zoning Code provides that Special Permits be appr...
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