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(1) Discussion of the Report from the Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Event Program; (2) Consider Approval of the Report’s Recommendations and Determine Next Steps; and (3) Provide Direction to Staff if Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: January 25, 2022
Contact Person/Dept: Steven V. Pham / Administrative Services
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 (01/21/2022); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (01/21/2022); (E-Mail) All City Staff (01/21/2022)
Department Approval: Onyx Jones, Assistant City Manager (01/21/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (1) discuss the report from the Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the event program; (2) consider approval of the report’s recommendations and determine next steps; and (3) provide direction to staff if deemed appropriate
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
During the fiscal year of 2021/2022, the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (Committee) voted to hold various public community events as part of their work plan. One of these public events includes the Asian American Storytelling event that is being held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm. During the October 26, 2022 regular meeting, the Committee achieved consensus to agendize an action item to discuss the Childhood and Equity Movie Screening event program and details.
The Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee would like to recognize Asian American Awareness month in April and recognize the appreciation of Asian Americans through storytelling. The Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee plans to coordinate a diverse panel of storytellers who will share stories exploring both the challenges and blessings of being Asian American.
The Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee is comprised of Committee members Samia Bano, Haifaa Moammar and Anissa Di Vincente.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Report from the Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee
MOTION
That the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee
1. Discuss the report from the Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the event program;
2. Consider approval of the report’s recommendations;
3. Determine next steps;
4. Provide direction to staff if deemed appropriate.