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Approval of Entertainers and Performers for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration as Recommended by the Members of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
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Meeting Date: November 20, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Francisca Castillo/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6645
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (11/15/2024); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department Updates (11/15/2024)
Department Approval: Ted Stevens, PRCS Director (11/15/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration & Juneteenth Celebration Committee (Committee) approve the entertainers and performers for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration as recommended by the members of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the October 16, 2024, regular meeting of the Committee, a consensus was reached to agendize an update from the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee. After meeting on October 21, 2024, the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee finalized the schedule of entertainers and performers for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 11, 2025. The subcommittee carefully considered various local and regional talent and curated the recommended diverse and dynamic lineup of artists by aligning the program to the spirit and themes of Dr. King's legacy, including unity, justice, and community. Special emphasis has been placed on featuring local performers to ensure that the event reflects and celebrates the rich cultural diversity and talent within the community. This approval will allow the committee to move forward with the contracts and promotional materials for the event.
MCJC Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittees
An “ad hoc” subcommittee serves only a limited or single purpose. It is not perpetual, and it is dissolved when its specific task is completed. An Ad Hoc Subcommittee may be formed or dissolved at any Advisory committee meeting, as long as the discussion has been placed on the agenda in advance. Once an Ad Hoc Subcommittee has been created, updates are typically given by Members. By consensus of the Advisory committee, a separate Agenda Item is sometimes prepared and presented on a specific Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s topic or event.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 includes funding for Community Events and Excursions for Parks, Recreation and Community Services. There is currently six-thousand dollars ($6,000) in approved funds for entertainment and performers for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2025 in Community Events and Excursions-Contractual Services (10130280.619800).
ATTACHMENT
1. 2024-11-20 ATT1 Tentative 2025 MLK Entertainment Schedule
MOTIONS
That Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration & Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee:
Approve the entertainers and performers for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration as recommended by the members of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee.