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(1) Approval of a Venue for the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration; and (2) Approval of the date and time for the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
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Meeting Date: July 16, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Adam Ferguson/PRCS Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6685
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 - MLK Celebration and Juneteenth Advisory Committee (7/11/2025); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (7/11/2025)
Department Approval: Ted Stevens, PRCS Director (7/10/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee (1) approve a venue for the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration; and (2) approve the date and time for the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
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 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. With the timeline of the event being traditionally six months away, the staff has put together venue options for the Advisory Committee and is opening the discussion on a date for the event.
DISCUSSION
Venue Selection
Staff is recommending several locations that could be utilized for the event to the Advisory Committee. When considering the best location for the event, it is best to consider:
* The potential to engage the community effectively.
* The capacity of the venue.
* Public access to the event.
PRCS staff also considers the logistics of each option, including budget, staffing, and overall execution within available resources. PRCS staff may have to c...
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