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Concert in the Park Recap and Summary of Upcoming Events. (Laura Armanino, Recreation Program Manager)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive a recap of the Concert in the Park event at Orange Memorial Park and review upcoming events.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Concert in the Park Recap
Concert in the Park, the City's largest annual event produced by the Parks and Recreation Department, took place on Saturday, September 20. From 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., guests were treated to a variety of activities and food and beverage offerings in between performances by the El Camino High School Jazz Band, the Parks and Recreation Hawaiian Hula class, Livewire, and Ozomotli.
Attendance
According to a PlacerAI report available in Attachment 1, the event grounds received 6,400 visitors that day, reaching its peak around 3:00 p.m., as Ozomotli prepared to take the stage.
Department Coordination
While the Recreation, Park Maintenance, and Facility Maintenance, and Administration Divisions of the Department often collaborate on events throughout the year, the extensive scope of Concert in the Park is an opportunity to highlight the way in which the divisions support one another year-round. The Recreation Division is responsible for the overall format of the event, and planning and executing all the event logistics. The Maintenance Divisions played a critical role in the weeks leading up to the event, during the event, and after the Concert to maintain the event site as well as delivering event supplies. The Administration Division managed donor relations and provided critical budget and contract support to staff and the various vendors involved in the event production.
Likewise, this event involved collaboration among the City Departments. In particular, Parks and Recreation staff met with members of the Police and Fire Departments to discuss safety measures for the Concert. This included coordinat...
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