2025-03-26 Arts and Cultural Advisory SPC MinutesSPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO ARTS AND CULTURE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Pickhaver called the meeting to order at 5:35
pm
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Pickhaver -
Present
Vice Chairperson Palmer -
Absent
Member Bart -
Absent
Member Burrell -
Present
Member Carroll -
Absent
Member Haffley -
Present
Member Kennedy -
Absent
Member Leach -
Absent
Member Losasso -
Present
Member Mitchell -
Present
Member Schepps -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5-minute limit
per person, 30-minute limit total)
Ron Swanson spoke regarding the changes in the Holiday Tree Lighting
Ceremony. He requested the Committee to agendize the topic for a future
meeting.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. MOTION by Chairperson Pickhaver, SECONDED by Member Schepps,
approving Regular Committee Meeting minutes of February 25, 2025,
MOTION PASSED. 6/0
2. Cultural Arts Master Plan Presentation Strategy
Chairperson Pickhaver reviewed the Cultural Arts Master Plan Presentation
Strategy. Recreation, Parks, and Library Director Aly Mancini and Committee
members suggested revisions to be made to the presentation.
3. Budget Presentation Strategy
Recreation, Parks, and Library Director Aly Mancini provided a format for the
Budget Presentation Strategy. The Presentation Strategy is to be discussed
at the next Committee meeting given that Vice Chairperson Palmer was not
present for the discussion.
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4. Gundo Pride Funding Request (Item moved before 83)
Item was unable to be discussed and approved as Chairperson Pickhaver is
an organizer of this event therefore requiring his recusal which would cause a
loss in quorum. Item is to be agendized in the next scheduled meeting.
5. Programming and Related Budget Allocation Discussion
Recreation, Parks, and Library Director Aly Mancini lead the Programming
and Related Budget Allocation discussion. Director Mancini stated that they
have underspent so far this year and suggested that funding was available if
the ACC wished for staff to conduct a small event or program prior to the
fiscal year's end. Chairperson Pickhaver had concerns regarding planning an
event without a Cultural Arts Coordinator.
6. DEI/ACC Joint Meeting Discussion
Chairperson Pickhaver lead the DEI/ACC Joint Meeting discussion. Director
Mancini recommended the DEI Committee join one of the ACC meetings.
Chairperson Pickhaver proposed the meeting to be held during the ACC
Committee meeting in May.
7. Cultural Arts Coordinator Recruitment Update (Item moved before 85)
Recreation, Parks, and Library Director Aly Mancini gave an update on the
Cultural Arts Coordinator recruitment. Director Mancini and members of the
Committee emphasized the importance of the position and its impact to the
Committee.
C. REPORTS — BUDGET & INITIATIVE COMMITTEE
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D. REPORTS - SUBCOMMITTEES
Member Schepps stated that he and Recreation Supervisor Ryan Delgado are
looking at possible venues for a music festival. He also stated that they are
looking to incorporate a Music Walk into the Art Walk.
Member Losasso added more to the music festival venue search stating that they
are looking for an economical venue for the music festival.
E. REPORTS — RECREATIONS, PARKS, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR
None
F. REPORTS — COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Member Haffley stated the importance of the community investing in arts and
culture. He also stated that he is making the community aware of the City Council
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meeting taking place on April 11t, in which the Council will be approving the
Cultural Arts Master Plan and Fund Budget and Programming for the next fiscal
year.
Member Losasso thanked the subcommittee for their work.
Chairperson Pickhaver stated that he met with Poet Laureate Kweku John and
they discussed his introduction during the next city council meeting.
G. REPORTS — COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
None
Adjourned at 8:19 PM
Viviann Gonzalez, Temporary Administrative Specialist
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