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Council approves temporary license for two circus events with $30,000 community benefit

City Council of the City of Commerce · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a license agreement allowing Circus Caballero (Jan. 19'Feb. 3) and a Cirque Entertainment show (March 10'17) on a city-owned lot; applicants must provide safety plans, security and a $30,000 donation to the senior rent subsidy fund prior to operations.

The City Council voted to authorize the mayor to execute license agreements permitting two temporary circus events on city-owned property at 5933 Telegraph Road, after staff described conditions intended to mitigate safety and neighborhood impacts.

Planning staff presented the applications and 27 conditions of approval, including a safety plan reviewed by planning, building and safety, public works, traffic, fire, and the sheriff's department; a requirement for six security personnel during show…

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