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Approval of a Venue for the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration.
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Meeting Date: January 15, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Edgar Varela/Special Events Manager
Elaine Gerety-Warner Community Development Director
Phone Number: Special Events (310) 253-6645
Community Development (310) 253-5777
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (01/10/2025); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (01/10/2025)
Department Approval: Ted Stevens, PRCS Director (01/10/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee Approval of a Venue for the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration.
BACKGROUND
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) is tasked with advising the Community Development event staff with the planning of the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration. With the timeline of the event being 5 months away, staff has put together venue options for the Advisory Committee.
DISCUSSION
Staff is recommending several locations that could be utilized for the event to the Advisory Committee. When considering the best location for the event, it is best to consider:
• The potential to engage the community effectively.
• The capacity of the venue.
• Public access to the event.
• Cost of venue
The proposed venues are:
• Town Plaza @ The Culver Steps
• Ivy Station
• Vet Auditorium
• One Culver
Staff also considers the logistics of each option, including budget, staffing, and overall execution within available resources. Special Events staff may have to change the venue of choice due to availability, cost, booking needs, etc.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this discussion.
ATTACHMENTS
None
MOTIONS
That the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee:
Approval of a Venue for the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration,