Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Discussion
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER AND UPDATE SMP 1.67 FEE WAIVERS FOR CITY ASSOCIATED SPECIAL EVENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
During the July 16, 2019 regular City Council meeting Mayor Pro Tem Hicks and Councilmembers Davis-Holmes and Dear called for a special City Council meeting to discuss this matter. The special meeting was held on July 23, 2019 and the City Council voted to revise the current policy for fee waivers for City associated special events as discussed below. During the July 16, 2019, City Council meeting Mayor Robles asked that this item be listed on tonight's agenda.
This item was requested to review and revise CPP 01.01.07 (formally SMP 1.67), which pertains to fee waivers for city associated special events. A revised version of the policy is attached for City Council review. One of the major differences between the two is that the current policy requires that requests for fee reductions be presented to the City Council for review and consideration (Exhibit No. 1). The revised policy redirects that authority to the City Manager, adds public benefit requirements and requires commitments from the event organizer to promote the City to their organization. (Exhibit No. 2). This policy references the City Council's current schedule of fees, adopted as Resolution No 18-063, which provides reduction rate descriptions for non-profit rate, resident rate, government rate and flat rate (Exhibit No. 3).
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following action:
CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction on draft policy 01.01.07.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE any other action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
In the preparation of the attached policy, staff consulted with the City Attorney's office for an opinion related to fee reductions being a gift of public funds. The City Attorney has opined that the event must have a public purpose to avoid a misuse of public ...
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