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CC- (1) Designation of the 5th Annual Conquer the Overlook 5K, Taco Fiesta Bar & Beer Garden on August 11, 2018 at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook as a City-Sponsored Event; and (2) Consideration of Monetary Sponsorship.
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Meeting Date: July 23, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Shelly Wolfberg/City Manager's Office
Phone Number: 310-253-6008
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: Elizabeth Sanchez, Conquer the Overlook (07/13/18); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/18/18);
Department Approval: John M. Nachbar (07/17/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council (1) consider designating the 5th Annual Conquer the Overlook 5K, Taco Fiesta Bar & Beer Garden on August 11, 2018 at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook as a City-sponsored event; and (2) consider monetary sponsorship.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On June 25, 2018, Elizabeth Sanchez addressed the City Council to invite the City Council to the 5th Annual Conquer the Overlook 5K, Taco Fiesta Bar & Beer Garden on August 11, 2018 at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook ("Event") and consider City Sponsorship. The Event is organized by Aztlan Athletics Foundation ("Foundation"), which works with a number of non-profit organizations throughout the year to promote healthy living and fitness through family and community wellness events.
Details of Ms. Sanchez's request can be found in the Attachment. In her letter, Ms. Sanchez indicates that the Foundation supports the Alternatives to Violence Project, which is an approach to integrating the skills of Transformative Justice. The related workshops engage in "interactive practices designed to enhance awareness, self-esteem, nonviolent communication, conflict transformatio...
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