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EHRAC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Have a Discussion Centered on the Future Direction of Latino Heritage Month Celebrations; and (2) If Deemed Appropriate, Determine Next Steps.
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Meeting Date: April 22, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Michelle Hamilton/Human Resources Department
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 (04/16/2025); (E-Email) Meetings and Agendas - Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (04/16/2025); (E-Mail) All City Staff (04/16/2025)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (04/16/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) (1) Have a discussion centered on the future direction of Latino Heritage Month Celebrations; and (2) if deemed appropriate, determine next steps.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Latino Heritage Month begins September 15 and extends through October 15 each year. Latino Heritage Month is a 30-day commemoration that celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of “American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.”
Beginning in October 2022, EHRAC has held a Latino Heritage Month Celebration annually on the following dates:
• October 11, 2022, from 6 PM - 9 PM at the Culver City Senior Center, and on
• October 10, 2023, from 6 PM - 9 PM at the Culver City Teen Center
• October 22, 2024, from 8 PM - 9 PM in conjunction with EHRAC’s Race Relations Community Conversation at the Veterans Memorial Building.
Events highlighted student art, writing, music, folklorico, storytelling, and various other elements honoring the Latino Heritage.
At the February 25, 2025, Special Meeting, in requests from members for future items to agendize, Member Valverde raised a discussion of the future direction of Latino Heritage Month celebrations. EHRAC reached agreement to discuss the item at the EHRAC April 22, 2025, Regular Meeting.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS
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MOTION
That the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee:
1. Have a discussion centered on future direction of Latino Heritage Month celebrations; and
2. If deemed appropriate, determine next steps.