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Discussion and Report from the Latino Month Heritage Event Ad Hoc Subcommittee of Latino Heritage Month Celebration Event Plan; (2) Consider Approval Of The Report’s Recommendations; (3) Determine Next Steps; and (4) Provide Direction To Staff if Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: September 26, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Michelle Hamilton / Human Resources
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (9/20/23); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (9/20/23); (E-Mail) All City Staff (9/20/23)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (9/20/23)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (ERHAC) (1) discuss the report from the Latino Heritage Month Ad Hoc Subcommittee on the Latino Heritage Month event; (2) consider approval of the report’s recommendations; (3) determine next steps; and (4) Provide direction to staff if deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the June 27, 2023, regular meeting, Chair Valverde achieved consensus to agendize this item during the July 25, 2023, regular meeting. During the July 25, 2023, regular meeting, Chair Valverde achieved consensus to discuss the creation of a Latino Heritage Month Ad Hoc Subcommittee to plan a Latino Heritage Month event in September/October 2023 and to appoint Chair Valverde, Member Rona, Member Aguirre, and Member Moses to the Latino Heritage Month Celebration Ad Hoc Subcommittee. The Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s report on this year’s proposed event is attached.
Latino Heritage Month begins September 15, 2023, extending through October 15, 2023. Discussion to follow regarding planning a celebration to honor Latino Heritage Month with the Culver City community on an agreed date and time.
At the August 22, 2023, EHRAC special meeting, Chair Valverde achieved consensus to host the Latino Heritage Month Celebration on October 10, 2023, in place of the October 24, 2023, Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee’s regular meeting contingent on availability of space to host the event.
Staff was able to secure space at the Culver City Teen Center and in Parking Lot 1 in front of the Teen Center from 7:00-9:00 PM on October 10, 2023, to host the event.
The EHRAC previously held a Latino Heritage Month Celebration event on October 11, 2022, from 6 PM - 9 PM at the Culver City Senior Center. The October 11, 2022, Latino Heritage Month Celebration included food, student art, music, dancing, storytelling, and various other elements honoring the Latino Heritage.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associate with this agenda item. There may be costs associated with securing food vendors, special event permit, event insurance, and appropriate licensing.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Latino Heritage Celebration Report 9_26_23 - Final (004)
2. Latino Heritage Month 2023 Official Flyer
MOTION
That the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee:
1. Discuss the report from the Latino Heritage Month Ad Hoc Subcommittee;
2. Consider approval of the report’s recommendations;
3. Determine next steps;
4. Provide direction to staff if deemed appropriate.