Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
Consent
SUBJECT:
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APPROVAL FOR SERVICES OF TELE DIGITAL MEDIA TO CONDUCT HISPANIC HERITAGE TWO-DAY CARNIVAL EVENT
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I. SUMMARY
Annually the city sponsors a one day event to commemorate the Cry of Dolores that was uttered from the small town of Dolores, near Guanajuato in Mexico, on September 16, 1810. This event is considered the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. The "grito" was the pronunciamiento of the Mexican War of Independence by Miguel Hidalgo y Castilla, a Roman Catholic priest. Since October 1825, the anniversary of the event is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day.
This year Jose Luis Gonzalez of Tele Digital Media has submitted a proposal to the city to conduct a two day carnival event on September 17 and 18 at Veterans Park. The event will be complete with food, games, commercial and non- profit booths, live entertainment, and beer garden.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve a two day carnival event subject to the review and approval of necessary agreements by the city attorney.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. Disapprove the two day event and direct staff to plan a traditional one day event.
2. Any action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
Exhibit No. 1 is the full proposal submitted by Jose Luis Gonzalez of Tele Digital Media. Tele Digital Media has recently staged events in the cities of Compton and Huntington Park.
The organization proposes a two day family event on September 17 and 18, 2016 at Veterans park to include local and renowned talent on stage, hosted by celebrity Los Angeles radio and television personalities, 10-15 amusement rides, a sports Obstacle Course with varied age groups competing for prizes, a dedicated Children's Zone with stage and cartoon characters, face painting and balloon artist. A Food Court will be diversi?ed, with local and out of area cuisine, and a Beer Garden featuring craft beers and the local favorites...
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