REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Director of Economic Development
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Approve and Authorize the Execution of a License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Concours D'Elegance Group for use of Central Library facilities for the Annual Concours Car Show
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is asked to approve a two (2) year License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Concours D'Elegance, for the continued operation of the annual Concours Car Show held at the Central Library.
Financial Impact:
The Concours Car Show is subject to applicable fees throughout the Specific Events process. Concours D'Elegance issues a check of event proceeds to the Huntington Beach Central Library in support of the Children's Resource Center. In previous years, the donation averaged $20,000.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the "First Restated and Amended License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Concours D'Elegance Group for use of Public Library Facilities for an annual Concours Car Show."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the license agreement and provide direction to staff.
Analysis:
Since 1985, Huntington Beach Concours D'Elegance has worked with the City to host an annual Concours Car Show on the first weekend of June at the Central Library. The event operates on both Saturday and Sunday and is open to all ages. The Concours Car Show provides a family-friendly experience for the community as a way to raise funds for the Children's Resource Center at the Central Library. The event was held June 1st and 2nd and was the 34th annual Concours D'Elegance Car Show.
In May 2019, staff received a signed License Agreement from Bart and Diana McGrath, the founders of HB Concours D'Elegance, for t...
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