HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-14; Historic Preservation Commission; 02; 3rd Grade Art ContestMeeting Date: July 14, 2025
To: Historic Preservation Commission
From: Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development
Staff Contact: Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development
mike.strong@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2721
Subject: 3rd Grade Art Contest
Recommended Action
Provide feedback on “Drawing on Carlsbad’s Past” and the award event that was held on May
20, 2025.
Executive Summary
Annually, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) works with third-grade classes in Carlsbad
schools to encourage students’ learning about historic sites in the city. The city recognizes the
third-grade artists and awards certificates at a City Council meeting in May or June each year.
At its July 14, 2025 meeting, the HPC is being asked to provide general feedback about the art
contest and to discuss whether there are any opportunities to increase participation or earn
more positive feedback in the future.
Discussion
The HPC sponsors an art contest, called “Drawing on Carlsbad’s Past,” for third graders in
Carlsbad. This item was included in the 2024-2025 HPC Work Plan and is also featured in the
2025-2026 Work Plan.
This year, the city received 19 artwork submissions from seven participating schools. All winners
were acknowledged at a City Council presentation on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Two commissioners
were present to introduce the students and to help pass out the award certificates. The selected
artwork is currently on display at the Georgina Cole Library for the summer.
At its July 14, 2025 meeting, the HPC is being asked to provide general feedback about the contest
and observations about the participation rate, awards, and reception, and give guidance to staff
on how best to coordinate the contest for next year.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving this informational report.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Staff Report
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the 3rd Grade Art
Contest is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact
on the environment.
Exhibits
None.
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