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(1) Discussion of the Report from the Historical Monuments Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (2) Consider Approval of the Report’s Recommendations, Including Changing the Name of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and Determine Next Steps; and (3) Provide Direction to Staff if Deemed Appropriate
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Meeting Date: February 22, 2022
Contact Person/Dept: Steven V. Pham / Interim Human Resources Director
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 (02/18/2022); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (02/18/2022); (E-Mail) All City Staff (02/18/2022)
Department Approval: Onyx Jones, Assistant City Manager (02/18/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC): (1) discuss the report from the Historical Monuments Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (2) consider approval of the report’s recommendations, including changing the name of the subcommittee, and determine next steps; and (3) provide direction to staff if deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
During the January 25, 2022 regular meeting, Vice Chair Valverde achieved consensus to agendize this item for the February 22, 2022 regular meeting. The Historical Monuments Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Ad Hoc Subcommittee) met to discuss pursuing historical markers and/or symbolic markers and monuments throughout Culver City. Previously, the Ad Hoc Subcommittee considered focusing on five (5) different projects such as plaques, markers, murals, monuments, and a Diversity Walk. However, after further discussion among the Ad Hoc Subcommittee members, it was decided to focus on one project.
The Ad Hoc Subcommittee would like to create a series of light post signs or stations that feature a cultural, historical, or informational aspect that celebrates or informs residents about the rich cultural diversity of Culver City. These light post signs or stations would include a description of the cultural or informational feature and include a QR code that links to a newly created webpage that may feature additional, more in-depth information about the sign post. These light posts or stations would become opportunities for residents, especially children, to learn gain a greater understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity of the City.
After this project is discussed and the ideas developed, most likely it will need Public Works Department collaboration and/or approval, and City Council approval, to place signs or stations on existing City light posts or to place additional installations in the public right of way, before moving forward.
The Historical Monuments Ad Hoc Subcommittee is comprised of Chair Rebecca Rona, Vice Chair Carlos Valverde, and committee members Anissa Di Vincente and Haifaa Al-Moammar. This Ad Hoc Subcommittee will continue to meet and report on further developments during future EHRAC regular meetings.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Report from the Historical Monuments Ad Hoc Subcommittee
MOTION
That the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee:
1. Discuss report from the Historical Monuments Ad Hoc Subcommittee;
2. Consider approval of the report’s recommendations, including changing the name;
3. Determine next steps;
4. Provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate.