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Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, consider the appeal by William Grisolia, dba Long Beach Blues Society, and uphold the decision of the Parks and Recreation Commission to deny the City Manager’s Office of Special Events and Filming Application #20-10539, for the operation of the New Blues Festival in El Dorado East Regional Park, Area III
(Application #20-10539). (District 5)
DISCUSSION
This hearing is being conducted in response to the appeal from Mr. William Grisolia, dba Long Beach Blues Society. The Parks and Recreation Commission denied the permit for use of El Dorado East Regional Park, Area III, for the New Blues Festival, based on prior years’ negative impacts to the park, park users and surrounding communities.
El Dorado Regional Park is one of the most utilized parks in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM), providing the opportunity for passive activities, certain fee-based activities like bike and boat rentals, picnic services, and occasional special events that are open to the public. In accordance with Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Chapter 5.60, special events that require the coordination of the services of multiple departments within the City of Long Beach (City) like Police, Fire, Public Works, or Health and Human Services, are coordinated through the City Manager’s Office of Special Events and Filming (Special Events) to provide planning, seamless operation and oversight of a particular special event. Special Events can also issue permits for events to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol in City parks.
Pursuant to LBMC Section 2.54.005 and City Charter Section 902, the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) has exclusive authority over leisure activities of a recreational nature in City parks. To that end, the Parks and Recreation Commission has made a concerted effort over the past several years, to thoroughly assess applica...
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