2025-04-22 Arts and Cultural Advisory MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO ARTS AND CULTURE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Pickhaver called the meeting to order at 5:30
pm
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Pickhaver
Vice Chairperson Palmer
Member Bart
Member Burrell
Member Carroll
Member Haffley
Member Kennedy
Member Leach
Member Losasso
Member Mitchell
Member Schepps
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Absent
- Absent
- Absent
- Absent (Arrived at 6:03 pm)
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit
per person, 30-minute limit total)
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. MOTION by Member Bart, SECONDED by Chairperson Pickhaver, approving
Special Committee Meeting minutes of March 13, 2025, and March 26, 2025,
MOTION PASSED. 7/0
B. NEW BUSINESS
2. Amendment of Kweku John's Contract
Recreation, Parks, and Library Director Aly Mancini presented the
Amendment of Kweku John's Contract. MOTION by Member Bart,
SECONDED by Chairperson Pickhaver, approving the Amendment of Kweku
John's contract, MOTION PASSED. 7/0
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3. Staffing Update and Job Description Review (Item moved after C4)
Director Aly Mancini reviewed the staffing update and job description review.
Committee members asked questions regarding salary and wording of job
description. Director Mancini provided additional information.
4. Gundo Pride Funding Request (Item moved after C7)
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Sean O'Brien presented the Gundo Pride Funding Request. Committee
members asked questions regarding expenses, entertainment, sponsorships,
advertising plans, and the event's nonprofit status. O'Brien and Director
Mancini provided additional information.
MOTION by Member Schepps, SECONDED by Vice Chairperson Palmer,
approving the Gundo Pride Funding Request, MOTION PASSED. 8/0
5. Art Walk
Item was unable to be discussed due to lack of time.
6. DEI/ACC Joint Meeting Discussion & May 2025 ACC Meeting (Item moved
before C3)
Chairperson Pickhaver lead the DEI/ACC Joint Meeting discussion. He stated
the meeting will be held during the ACC Committee meeting taking place in
May.
7. El Segundo Music Festival
Member Schepps provided an update on the El Segundo Music Festival. He
expressed his preference for hosting the event at a dedicated indoor or
outdoor venue rather than following the same layout as the Art Walk.
Chairperson Pickhaver suggested opting for an outdoor setting to better
capture the atmosphere of a traditional festival. Committee members had
questions regarding venue options, parking logistics, and potential business
involvement. Member Schepps provided additional information.
C. REPORTS — BUDGET & INITIATIVE COMMITTEE
None
D. REPORTS - SUBCOMMITTEES
Director Mancini provided a report on behalf of Member Haffley who is on the
RFP Subcommittee for the Plunge project. The subcommittee reviewed fourteen
applications and have since narrowed down the pool of applicants. Candidate
interviews are scheduled to take place soon.
E. REPORTS — RECREATIONS, PARKS, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR
None
F. REPORTS — COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Member Bart inquired about the status of the Juneteenth event.
Member Schepps thanked Director Mancini for her support.
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Chairperson Pickhaver echoed the appreciation towards Director Mancini.
G. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
None
Adjourned at 7:25 PM
Viviann Gonzalez, Temporary Administrative Specialist
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