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File #: 24-0359    Version: 1
Type: Consent - Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 11/6/2024 Final action: 11/6/2024
Title: Consideration of Increasing the Fee Waiver Amount Associated with Legacy Event, "North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District Holiday Stroll," Scheduled for December 5, 2024, by $5,707 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). APPROVE
Attachments: 1. 2024 Holiday Stroll Event Costs
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, Acting City Manager

FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
Linda Robb, Senior Management Analyst
George Gabriel, Assistant to the City Manager

SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of Increasing the Fee Waiver Amount Associated with Legacy Event, "North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District Holiday Stroll," Scheduled for December 5, 2024, by $5,707 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an additional $5,707 toward the fee waiver for the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District (North MB BID) Holiday Stroll legacy event, scheduled to be held on December 5, 2024.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
On June 9, 2020, the City Council approved a fee waiver of $4,078 in City fees and services for the North MB BID annual Holiday Stroll. Approval would increase the total fee waiver for this event to $9,785. Should Council approve the additional fee waiver amount ($5,707), the costs will be absorbed into the approved Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.

BACKGROUND:
The North MB BID Holiday Stroll is held annually on Highland Avenue between 32nd Street and 40th Street. The event is organized by the North MB BID Advisory Board and features approximately 70 local businesses, a holiday window display, food, local artist gift fair, shopping, fun and entertainment.

At the June 9, 2020, City Council meeting, Fee Waivers were approved for all legacy events (including the Holiday Stroll) through FY 2024-2025 with the stipulation that if costs increased by 10%, City Council can revisit the fee waiver. As stated in fiscal implications, the costs for the Holiday Stroll have increased $5,707 from the previously approved fee waiver.

DISCUSSION:
The North MB BID has submitted a special event permit application to conduct their event on Thursday, December 5, 2024...

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