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partnership shared. Mr. Liberto said the lack of a partnership seems more alarming than the one dollar proposal. He said the one dollar parking proposal seems like a forced tax. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS J. CONSENT AGENDA K. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 1. A COCA’s representative spoke about their spring event which is their only major fundraiser. Mr. Walker asked the COCA rep to speak to Council as to how they would ensure there would not a repeat performance of excessive noise as happened at an event last fall. COCA Executive Director Kelly Pollock spoke about their planned fund raising event. She explained that COCA’spurpose is to enrich lives and build community. COCA serves 50,000 residents each year, provides $600,000 in outreach programming free of charge to underserved communities, and provides professional development for teachers at University th City schools. The event on April 29 will provide twenty-one percent of their annual revenue. Ms. Pollock stated that they understand that there were issues with their event last year and have made considerable changes to the event structure to adapt so the function in the tent outdoors would conclude at 9:30 pm and then go inside for the remainder of the event. The only space that could accommodate 600 in attendance for dinner is outside and they have asked for an amplified noise permit so they can message about their event and provide background music for the dinner. Mr. Price asked for clarification if the City Manager was asking for approval City Manager said this presentation was for information purposes only to get details from COCA on how they propose to address the potential noise situation in light of last year’s event. Mr. Price asked what would be the effect if it did not get approved. Ms. Pollock said that twenty-one percent ($550,000) of their revenue comes from this fund raiser. They adapted to combine their fall and spring event into one event, and before invitations go out, they have six hundred confirmed guests coming to support their organization. Ms. Ricci asked if last year was the first time for the event and Ms. Pollock said that they have had this event for the past thirteen years. Ms. Ricci asked if they have talked or sent correspondence with their neighbors this year to inform them of this event. Ms. Pollock said they have already spoken to all of the heads of the neighborhood associations surrounding COCA to make them aware of this event. Ms. Ricci asked if they were okay with it and Ms. Pollock said they would be happy to take it to the next step and get the approval on moving forward. 2. A Conditional Use Permit application for 6680 Delmar on behalf of Fifth Third Bank for proposing a bank in the CC (Core Commercial) district. The zoning code proposes use on the ground floor in a CC district that is not retail is required to apply for a Condition Use Permit. 3