TO: PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION
FROM: JACK MEYER, CULTURAL ARTS MANAGER
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CREATION OF AN AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO ASSIST STAFF IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY’S 134TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM ON APRIL 25, 2026
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DESIGNATE A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EVENT
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BACKGROUND
The City of Redondo Beach was incorporated on April 29, 1892. A variety of events and activities have been organized for the city’s annual birthday celebration ranging from slide show presentations, live music, special historical displays, food and beverages, and professional entertainment. More recently, the city’s Police and Fire Departments have partnered with the Community Services Department in a one-day celebration that included stilt walking, juggling, and dance performances in Heritage Court near the Historical Museum at Dominguez Park. The Historical Society, who manages the adjacent Morrell House, has also provided free birthday cake for visitors.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 11:00am to 3:00pm has been scheduled for the City’s 134th birthday celebration at the Historical Museum. Staff requests the commission create an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to assist staff in the planning, development, and implementation of this event. A subcommittee would provide assistance to ensure event activities are properly coordinated. Last year, Public Amenities Commission named Commissioners Yousufzai and Rowe to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for this purpose. Additionally, staff requests the commission consider a not-to-exceed budget for this event. The city has spent between $1,000 and $3,000 on this event in the past few years. Currently, the Historical Museum has approximately $12,000 available for events, activities, and supplies.
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133rd City Birthday Budget Matrix - Masood Yousufzai