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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />JULY 1, 2013 <br />TITLE: <br />AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY <br />COUNCIL 2013 FIESTAS AD HOC <br />COMMITTEE <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />? As Recommended <br />? As Amended <br />? Ordinance on 151 Reading <br />? Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />? Implementing Resolution <br />? Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Authorize the Mayor to establish a City Council 2013 Fiestas Ad Hoc Committee. <br />DISCUSSION <br />In years past, various organizations have organized the Fiestas Patrias downtown festival, the <br />Fiestas Parade, and the Cinco de Mayo event, including the City, and have contracted with a <br />commercial promoter to operate the event. Staff will establish a community participation system <br />to ensure that all stakeholders including the Mexican Consulate, downtown merchants, property <br />owners and civic groups are actively engaged in the planning and implementation of the <br />activities. <br />It is recommended that a Council 2013 Fiestas Ad Hoc Committee be established. The Ad Hoc <br />Committee has served a role where decisions such as the formal approval of parade grand <br />marshal and selection of parade theme are made. The Ad Hoc Committee also helps establish <br />direction as to the development of these important community events. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this request. <br />Gerardo Mouet, <br />Executive Director <br />Parks, Recreation and <br />Community Services Agency <br />19D-1