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Discussion and Report from the Latino Month Heritage Event Ad Hoc Subcommittee of Latino Heritage Month Celebration Event Dates and Plan; And (2) Consider Approval Of The Report’s Recommendations, Including Selecting a Date and Location, and Determine Next Steps; And (3) Provide Direction To Staff if Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: August 22, 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 (8/17/23); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (8/17/23); (E-Mail) All City Staff (8/17/23)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (8/17/23)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee discuss the report from the Latino Heritage Month Ad Hoc Subcommittee on the Latino Heritage Month event date and plan; and (2) consider approval of the report’s recommendations, including selecting a date and location, and determine next steps; and (3) 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.
The Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (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, event insurance, and appropriate licensing.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Latino Heritage Celebration Report 1 for 2023 (Final Draft)
MOTION
That the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee:
1. Discuss the report from the Latino Heritage Month Ad Hoc Subcommittee on the event date and plan;
2. Consider approval of the report’s recommendations including selecting a date and location;
3. Determine next steps;
4. Provide direction to staff if deemed appropriate.