Committee reviews two catering bids and indicates preference for Mission Barbecue for post-parade luncheon

Committee members reviewed two bids for the post-parade luncheon and discussed cost, service style and water provision before indicating a preference for a full-service barbecue option.

Pedro presented the lower-cost boxed-lunch option (about $1,500) and a Mission Barbecue full-luncheon quote (about $2,436 with tax included) offering pulled pork, pulled chicken, baked beans, rolls and three servers. Members discussed the trade-offs between a boxed, pre-packaged lunch and a plated/served meal, including whether additional bottled water or soft drinks would be required.

After discussion, several members expressed a preference for the Mission Barbecue option and noted the barbecue would include servers and dessert; the committee briefly took an informal vote (members raised hands) and the group moved forward with that vendor in conversation. The transcript does not include a recorded roll-call tally or a formal motion text.

Next steps: staff will confirm the contract with the chosen vendor and communicate final headcount and water needs; accounting and funding details were not recorded in the transcript and were described only as “we need a check” before the informal vote.