Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.K
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Title: Approval of Parks and Community Events Commission support for the Panorama Dog Park Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event - 2026 and the Esperanza Dog Park “Feliz Navi Dog” Event - 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a total allocation of $1,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) Small Events Budget to support the Panorama Dog Park Howl- O-Ween Dog Costume Event - 2026 and the Esperanza Dog Park “Feliz Navi Dog” Event - 2026 divided in the amount of $500 each, respectively.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) provide opportunities to engage the community and promote awareness of the city’s park resources. As part of its charge, PACE supports and participates in community events and related activities.
PACE is allocated $10,000 annually to fund small community events held at City parks.
Funding may be used for materials, services, or a combination thereof to support event success. Requests for funding are first reviewed by PACE and, upon recommendation, are presented to the City Council for final approval.
PACE continues to support events that promote community engagement and highlight the City’s dog park facilities at Panorama Dog Park and Esperanza Dog Park. These events are designed to bring residents together and encourage participation through themed activities, including dog costume events.
DISCUSSION:
At the May 5, 2026, PACE meeting, the Commission considered and recommended funding for the following events:
Panorama Dog Park Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event - 2026
This fourth annual event is proposed to be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following the reopening of the park after seasonal reseeding, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Panorama Dog Park. The event is free and open to the public.
Esperanza Dog Park “Feliz Navi Dog” Costume Event - 2026 This second annual event is proposed to be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Esperanza Dog Park. The event is free and open to the public.
Event Activities:
Both events will feature dog costume contests with awards for:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (small and large dog categories) “Best Combination Costume” (owner and dog)
PACE has identified sponsorship support for prizes and refreshments. The funding requested will support miscellaneous event-related costs such as signage and supplies.
At the May 5, 2026, meeting, PACE approved a recommended budget of:
$500 for the Panorama Dog Park Howl-O-Ween Event - 2026 $500 for the Esperanza Dog Park “Feliz Navi Dog” Event - 2026 PACE is requesting City Council approval of $1,000 from the Small Events Budget, divided in the amount of $500 each event, respectively.
PACE Budget Summary
Event Name Location Funding Request
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event-2026 Panorama Dog Park $500 Feliz Navi Dog Event - 2026 Esperanza Dog Park $500
Free Movies for Kids Summer Program Mary Pickford Theatre $1,100 Total Proposed $2,100
The Free Movies for Kids Summer Program is included above as it will also be considered at this meeting. If all programs are approved, the remaining Fiscal Year 2026–2027 PACE Small Events Budget will be $7,900.
Staff will notify the Desert Recreation District (DRD) staff of the above event dates upon funding approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
2026-2027
Panorama Dog Park
Howl-O-Ween Dog
Costume Event
100-500-510-511-
8300-8301
M03511-
OPS-Parks-
M&O
$500 One-Time
2026-2027
Esperanza Dog
Park Feliz Navi Dog
Event
100-500-510-511-
8300-8301
M03511-
OPS-Parks-
M&O
$500 One-Time
2026-2027 Total $1,000
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal F: Embracing, Inclusive City
These events promote community engagement, inclusivity, and activation of community park amenities.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PACE “Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Event” May Report
2. PACE “Feliz Navi Dog Costume Event” May Report