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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ARTS COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
EXHIBIT 3
WHEREAS, .Chapter 2.15.020 (C) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each boa-d
or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be
undertaken by the board or commission; and
WHEREAS, at the November 2021 Arts Commission meeting, Cultural Arts staff assisted with the
preparation of a work plan for fiscal year 2021-21 that is consistent with the duties of the Arts
Commission under Chapter 2.18 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Arts Commission is to advise the city council on arts and culture
related matters and serve as a resource to the Cultural Arts Office providing insight and feedback
representing the community perspective. This mission is accomplished through the Arts Commission's
focus on the presentation of a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences which showcase the full
spectrum of artistic styles and traditions and appeal to and represent the interests of the greater
community; and
WHEREAS, on Nov. 4, 2021, the Arts Commission accepted (4-0-2, with Commissioners Jadhcv
and Snyder absent) and recommended City Council approval of the Arts Commission Work Plan for FY
2021-22.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the Arts Commission Work Plan for
FY 2021-22, attached hereto as Attachment A.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad
on the 18th day of January 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby.
None.
None.
MA TT HALL, Mayor
lerk Services Manager
City of Carlsbad
Arts Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2021-22
I.Mission Statement
The City of Carlsbad’s Arts Commission mission is to advise the City Council on arts and
culture related matters and to serve as a resource to the Cultural Arts Office, providing
insight and feedback, representing the community’s perspective. This mission is
accomplished through the Arts Commission’s focus on the presentation of a diverse
range of arts and cultural experiences, which showcase the full spectrum of artistic styles
and traditions, and appeal to and represent the interests of the greater community.
II.Composition
The Arts Commission shall consist of seven members, appointed by the Mayor with the
approval of the City Council.
III.FY 2021-22 Goals & Tasks
The Arts Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and tasks:
•Provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be
undertaken and a subsequent report of its accomplishments.
•Monitor and report to the City Council on the progress of the initiatives detailed
in the Arts & Culture Master Plan, including adapting to current community
needs and reassessing the current status of the ten-year timeline.
•Provide community perspective on issues and interests related to arts and
culture in Carlsbad, as well as the delivery of programming by the Cultural Arts
Office.
•Review and approve staff suggestions for updating the Arts Commission
ordinance in the municipal code (Chapter 2.18).
•Commit to diversity, equity and inclusion, while fostering mutual respect for the
beliefs and values of all individuals and groups in the arts including hosting an
arts town hall meeting and a presentation from the city’s new diversity, equity
and inclusion manager.
•Dedicate one Arts Commission per quarter (once every three months) to a single
topic, inviting the community to participate through attendance and soliciting
input. Potential topics include the new Village & Barrio creative sector and arts
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district, the planning and development of new or augmented arts facilities as
may be needed, sustainability in the arts and arts education in schools.
• Develop an arts advocacy plan with guidelines, providing resources on best
practices such as acquiring community input by each Arts Commissioner,
encouraging attendance by Arts Commissioners at city and community arts events and
exploring the possibility of regular reports at Arts Commission meetings by the Carlsbad
Library & Arts Foundation and the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts.
• Serve on relevant committees, such as permanent Public Art and Business
Outreach (including a focus on cultural tourism) as a representative of the Arts
Commission.
• Participate in the Community Arts Grants process including the reassessment of
funding priorities, recommending potential panelists to be vetted by city staff,
auditing the work of the grant’s panels, approving the final funding plan. and,
when possible, conducting site visits by attending grantee events and programs.
• Sponsor a public meeting workshop where the Arts Commissioners will receive
an updated orientation and explore topics and themes that are relevant to their
current workplan, as well as the Arts & Culture Master Plan.
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