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Commission forms ad hoc to plan Encinitas Commission for the Arts entry in Insomniac's holiday parade
Summary
The commission voted to create an ad hoc (Jennifer Morakowitz and James Abert) to plan the Arts Commission's participation in the annual Insomniac's holiday parade (theme: "Peace by the Pacific"). Parks staff offered a stake-bed truck and probable funding for a band; commissioners discussed music amplification and decorations.
Nicole White, supervisor with Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, invited the Encinitas Commission for the Arts to participate in the city's annual Insomniac's holiday parade, describing the 2025 theme "Peace by the Pacific," and a volunteer committee's role in selection. White said the parade draws "tens of thousands" of onlookers and suggested the commission could ride on a donated stake-bed truck and place a band or musicians on the vehicle to draw attention to Pacific View programs.
Commissioners discussed amplification, the need to decorate a vehicle, and whether commissioners could perform as volunteer musicians. Commissioner Jennifer Morakowitz volunteered drums and offered to help form a small musical combo. Commission Chair Fox moved to create an ad hoc to organize the commission entry; the motion passed with all commissioners voting yes except Commissioner Kadakia, who was absent. The motion named Jennifer Morakowitz and James Abert as the ad hoc members.
Why it matters: The parade is a high-visibility event that the commission and the Parks department use to market city arts programming. The ad hoc will return with plans and logistics so the commission can finalize participation details for parade night.
