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6.G. - Page 1 of 8 <br />/<�ik <br />Redwood <br />CitylCallifornia <br />Faunded 1867 <br />A,&/ <br />DATE: October 26, 2020 <br />SUBJECT <br />STAFF REPORT <br />To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />Amendment No. 1 to Zoppe Circus Live Performance Agreement <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />From the City Manager <br />By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Zoppe Circus Live Performance <br />Agreement Amendment between the City of Redwood City and Zoppe Circus in an amount not to exceed <br />$121,500 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $283,000. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLE <br />Communication and Community Building <br />BACKGROUND <br />For 2020, and during the COVID-19 health protocols, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services <br />Department partnered with the Port of Redwood City to produce the annual Zoppe Circus live <br />performances as a drive-in event instead of the traditional seated event in their tent. The original <br />agreement was for a four week run. The change in performance venue and style of the show raised some <br />initial concerns about the attendee experience, however, staff worked closely with the Zoppe Circus to <br />ensure an enjoyable event for everyone, and the feedback has been exceptional. In August, the City <br />entered into a one-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Port to program community <br />entertainment options using their large parking lot. Opportunities began with drive-in movies (which staff <br />will return to periodically) and transitioned to the Zoppe Circus in October. <br />Staff have explored opportunities for other types of family programming. Discussions have been ongoing <br />with various agents/performers. Unfortunately, the cost for those endeavors appears cost prohibitive due <br />to the financial commitment to the performers and the impact of wet weather requiring cancellation. <br />Page 1 of 3 <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore <br />152 <br />