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Approval of One Event Format for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2025
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Meeting Date: September 18, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Francisca Castillo/PRCS Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6645
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (09/12/2024); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (09/12/2024)
Department Approval: Ted Stevens, PRCS Director (09/12/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee approve one event format for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2025.
BACKGROUND
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) is tasked with advising Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) staff with the planning of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration for 2025. With the timeline of the event being four months away, staff has put together various event formats for the Advisory Committee to choose. The event format will determine most decision making for the event and allow staff to move forward quickly with confirming space, contracts, and guests.
DISCUSSION
Staff is recommending one of three event formats to the Advisory Committee. When considering the best format for the event, it is best to consider the potential to engage the community effectively through promoting dialogue aligned with the celebration's goals and the practicality of each option, including budget, venue, staffing, and overall execution within available resources.
Some items that are consistent to all formats include:
* The date of the event: This is currently under evaluation from staff, w...
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