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(1) Discuss the Creation of An Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Provide Educational Readings During the Summer Concert Series; and (2) Provide Direction to Staff if Deemed Appropriate
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Meeting Date: June 22, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Mily C. Huntley / Administrative Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- City Council (06/17/2021); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (06/17/2021); (E-Mail) All City Staff (06/17/2021)
Department Approval: Serena Wright, Assistant City Manager (06/17/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) discuss the creation of an ad hoc subcommittee to provide educational readings during the summer concert series; and (2) provide direction to staff if deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On May 25, 2021, EHRAC member Morgan made a motion to agendize this item and was passed. He called and spoke with Boulevard Music and informed him that they are not hosting music at City Hall this summer.
Member Morgan would like the EHRAC to discuss having a special guest speak at music concerts at City Hall. A special guest would share a story, poem, art, and/or song that addresses their unique experience and/or cultural identity. This would be done at the beginning or a brief intermission during the concert.
The purpose is to promote equity and inclusion through education of different intersectional identities. Ideally someone who identifies outside of the stereotypical “norm” would do the presentation or brief performance.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS
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MOTION
That the Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee:
1. Discuss the creation of an ad hoc subcommittee to provide educational readings during the summer concert series;
2. Provide further direction to staff if deemed appropriate.