AgdaPkt 2020-09-14 Amended Joint SA PFA

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6.E. - Page 2 of 15 and other events. With the Port of Redwood City site secured, staff would like to continue the Circus and enter into a Live Performance Agreement between the City and Zoppe for a not -to -exceed amount of $161,500. This would allow performances for four weekends this year; performances have been offered over four weekends for the last two years. Zoppe has agreed to increase the number of show performances and keep the same not -to -exceed cost. The number of shows realized by four weekends spreads some of the larger one-time costs over multiple shows. Ticket sales are a key revenue stream identified through our Downtown Events Sustainability Plan. The Zoppe Circus recently completed a drive-in style performance in Ventura, California. Staff visited that performance to understand the nuances of the production requirements: attendee arrival, contactless ticket check, production requirements for both a "jumbotron" (to aid in viewing some of the closer up functions) and audio broadcasting, in addition to safety messaging to people in cars. Staff have coordinated the required services to complete the production requirements. Offering the Zoppe Circus in this format supports a key element of the City's COVID19 pandemic response, to Restore community cultural, economic and social vitality. FISCAL IMPACT The Live Performance Agreement with Zoppe Circus is up to $161,500 and PRCS estimates approximately $65,000 would be needed for marketing, equipment, supplies and staffing costs to support the four weeks of performances for a total cost of $226,500. Staff estimates revenue at $250,000 based on sales from last year's shows and readjusted to account for the decreased capacity due to the drive-in versus seated capacity. Current budgeted appropriations are sufficient to cover the proposed cost of this agreement for the City; no additional budget appropriation is required. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The action proposed in this report qualifies for the Class 4 Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) and 15311 (Accessory Structures), because it involves the minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment, as well as the construction of minor accessory structures. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Page 2 of 3 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 238