HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-07; City Council; ; Work Plans for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the Library Board of Trustees and the Arts CommissionCA Review ___AF__
Meeting Date: March 7, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director
suzanne.smithson@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2011
Richard Schultz, Cultural Arts Manager
richard.schultz@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2086
Subject: Work Plans for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the Library Board of Trustees and
the Arts Commission
District: All
Recommended Action
1)Adopt a resolution accepting the fiscal year 2021-22 Library Board of Trustees Work Plan Report
of Accomplishments and approving the fiscal year 2022-23 Library Board of Trustees Work Plan.
2)Adopt a resolution accepting the fiscal year 2021-22 Arts Commission Work Plan Report of
Accomplishments and approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Arts Commission Work Plan.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to review and approve the fiscal year 2021-22 reports of
accomplishments and the proposed fiscal year 2022-23 work plans for the Library Board of
Trustees and the Arts Commission, as required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.020
subsection (C).
Several of the tasks in the fiscal year 2021-22 work plans are either in process, recurring or
ongoing, so the board and the commission have carried those tasks forward to the proposed
fiscal year 2022-23 work plan.
The purpose of these work plans is to encourage increased dialogue between boards and
commissions and the City Council. They are also intended to ensure that boards and
commissions are working in line with the priorities of the City Council.
Explanation & Analysis
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees advises and makes recommendations to the City Council on issues
relating to the operation of the city library system and serves as a liaison between the library
and the community, among other duties.
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 1 of 21
The City Council approved the board’s fiscal year 2021-22 work plan on Jan. 18, 2022. The
commission’s report of accomplishments outlines the status of the work plan’s goals and tasks
(Exhibit 1, Attachment A).
At the board’s September 2022 meeting, Library staff assisted trustees with the preparation of
an updated work plan that is consistent with the duties described in the Carlsbad Municipal
Code chapter that governs the commission, Chapter 2.16. The fiscal year 2022-23 work plan
includes edits to the previous plan, as shown in Exhibit 3.
The Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Oct. 26, 2022, to accept the updated work
plan and recommended that the City Council approve the plan (Exhibit 1, Attachment B).
Arts Commission
The commission advises the City Council on the implementation element of the city’s General
Plan related to the arts. The commission reviews and makes recommendations on all works of
art to be acquired by the city, among other duties.
The City Council approved the fiscal year 2021-22 Arts Commission Work Plan on Jan. 18, 2022.
The commission’s report of accomplishments outlines the status of the work plan’s goals and
tasks (Exhibit 2, Attachment A).
City staff assisted commissioners with the preparation of their work plan at the commission’s
December 2022 meeting. This work plan is consistent with the duties described in the Carlsbad
Municipal Code chapter that governs the commission, Chapter 2.18. The fiscal year 2022-23
work plan also includes revisions to the previous plan, as shown in Exhibit 4.
the Arts Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 5, 2023, (with Commissioners Barker,
Miringoff, Nassiri absent) to accept the updated work plan and recommended that the City
Council approve the plan (Exhibit 2, Attachment B).
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approving these work plans.
Next Steps
The Library Board of Trustees and the Arts Commission and staff will focus efforts on the
activities listed in the approved work plans.
Environmental Evaluation
This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project
within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public
Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical
change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution - Library Board of Trustees work plan for fiscal year 2022-23
2. City Council resolution – Arts Commission work plan for fiscal year 2022-23
3. Library Board of Trustees Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23, with changes highlighted
4. Arts Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23, with changes highlighted
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 2 of 21
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES WORK PLAN REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND APPROVING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that annual work
plans ensure boards and commissions are working in line with priorities of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board 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 a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.16 of the CMC details the composition of the Library Board of Trustees;
and
WHEREAS, on Jan. 18, 2022, the City Council accepted the fiscal year 2021-22 Library Board of
Trustees Work Plan; and
WHEREAS, at the Library Board of Trustees September 2022 meeting, staff assisted trustees
with the preparation of an updated work plan that is consistent with the duties described in CMC
Chapter 2.16; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Library Board of Trustees is to advise the City Council in matters
pertaining to library services, as well as the rules and regulations necessary to operate the library; and
WHEREAS, On Oct. 26, 2022, the Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to accept the
updated work plan and is recommending that the City Council approve the plan.
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 accepts the fiscal year 2021-22 Library Board of Trustees Work Plan
report of accomplishments, attached hereto as Attachment A.
3.That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the fiscal year 2022-23 Library
Board of Trustees Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B.
Exhibit 1
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 3 of 21
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 7th day of March, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
-l4vv � SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 4 of 21
Attachment A
Library Board of Trustees
FY 2021-22 Work Plan Accomplishments
I. Mission Statement
The mission of the board of library trustees is to advise the city council in matters
pertaining to library services, as well as the rules and regulations necessary to operate
the library.
II. Composition
The board of library trustees shall consist of five members, appointed by the mayor
with the approval of the city council.
III. FY 2021-22 Goals & Tasks
The Library Board of Trustees focused on the following FY 2021-22 Goals and Tasks:
GOAL TASK STATUS, COMMENTS
Review and approve rules
and regulations of the
library as developed and
revised from time to time
• Supported elimination
of overdue fines
Overdue fines
eliminated in
September 2022
Review and approve the
library's response to the
California Public Library
survey submitted annually
to the California State
Library
• Approved annual
report submitted in
October 2021
Annual, ongoing goal
Receive reports on and
maintain knowledge of
library services and
programs
o Serve as a liaison from
the community on its
needs and interests
o Serve as an
ambassador to the
community in
promoting library
services
• Received and reviewed
monthly reports on
library activities
• Received presentations
on the following topics:
Literacy Services,
Bilingual Services,
Genealogy & Carlsbad
History, eResources,
Cultural Arts
• Received presentations
regarding major
programs such as
Carlsbad Reads
Together and Summer
Reading Adventure
Ongoing
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 5 of 21
GOAL TASK STATUS, COMMENTS
Receive an annual report
on safety and security of
library facilities
• No update City Facilities Security
team established
Provide community
perspective on issues and
interests related to library
service delivery and
facilities
• Supported the honorific
naming of the Ann
Kulchin Courtyard in
May 2022
Courtyard dedicated
in December 2022
Provide recommendations
on the proposed budget
and use of community
contributions for the
delivery of library services
• Provided concurrence
on the department
budget submission for
FY 2022-23 in May
2022
• Supported and
advocated for the
addition of a donor
recognition page to the
library website
Donor recognition
page added to
library website in
June 2022
Maintain awareness of and
promote community
support of the library, and
of opportunities to
collaborate with other
community partners
• Provided a trustee as
representative on the
Carlsbad Library & Arts
Foundation Board
• Provided a trustee as
representative on the
Carlsbad Friends of the
Library
Ongoing
Promote progressive and
innovative delivery of
services to ensure the
library remains in the
forefront of community life
• No update
Advise the city council on
resource sharing among
library jurisdictions, as
needed
• No update
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 6 of 21
GOAL TASK STATUS, COMMENTS
Provide community
perspective in the strategic
planning of library services
• No update
Participate in relevant
events, community
meetings and
conversations on behalf of
the Library Board of
Trustees
• No update
Serve on relevant city
committees as a
representative of the
Library Board of Trustees as
requested (e.g., review
website, Carlsbad Reads
Together, etc.)
• Provided a trustee as
representative on the
city Growth
Management
Committee
Continued service
on this committee is
anticipated through
FY 2022-23.
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 7 of 21
Attachment B
City of Carlsbad
Library Board of Trustees Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
I. Mission Statement
The mission of the board of library trustees is to advise the city council in matters
pertaining to library services, as well as the rules and regulations necessary to operate
the library.
II. Composition
The board of library trustees shall consist of five members, appointed by the mayor with
the approval of the city council.
Ill. FY 2022-2023 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees has selected to focus on the following
goals and tasks:
• Review and vote whether to approve rules and regulations of the library as
developed and revised from time to time
o Receive report and vote whether to approve an updated collection
development policy and others as needed
• Review and vote whether to approve the library's response to the California
Public Library survey submitted annually to the California State Library
o Receive and discuss annual survey report
• Receive reports on and maintain knowledge of library services and programs:
o Serve as a liaison from the community on its needs and interests
o Serve as an ambassador to the community in promoting library services
• Receive an annual report on safety and security of library facilities
o Receive report on city consultant’s library facility security assessment
• Provide community perspective on issues and interests related to library service
delivery and facilities
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 8 of 21
• Provide recommendations on the proposed budget and use of community
contributions for the delivery of library services
o Receive report and vote whether to support the conversion of part-time
into full-time staff positions
o Receive report and vote whether to support the annual budget submission
• Maintain awareness of and promote community support of the library, and of
opportunities to collaborate with other community partners
• Promote progressive and innovative delivery of services to ensure the library
remains in the forefront of community life
• Advise the city council on resource sharing among library jurisdictions, as
needed
o Receive report and vote whether to support the new Serra Cooperative
Library System Link+ book-sharing service
• Provide community perspective in the strategic planning of library services
o Support and advocate for a new Georgina Cole Library as part of the city hall
building project
o Review and discuss update to strategic plan
• Participate in relevant events, community meetings and conversations on behalf
of the board of library trustees
• Serve on relevant city committees as a representative of the board of library
trustees as requested (e.g., review website, Carlsbad Reads Together, etc.)
o Continue service on Growth Management Citizens Committee
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 9 of 21
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-073
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ARTS COMMISSION
WORK PLAN REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND APPROVING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2022-23 ARTS COMMISSION WORK PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that annual work
plans ensure boards and commissions are working in line with priorities of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board 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 a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.18 of the CMC details the composition of the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, on Jan. 18, 2022, the City Council accepted the fiscal year 2021-22 Arts Commission
Work Plan; and
WHEREAS, at the December 2022 Arts Commission meeting, staff assisted trustees with the
preparation of an updated work plan that is consistent with the duties described in CMC Chapter 2.18;
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, by focusing 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 Jan. 5, 2023, the Arts Commission voted unanimously (with Commissioners
Barker, Miringoff, Nassiri -Absent) to accept the updated work plan and is recommending that the City
Council approve the plan.
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 accepts the fiscal year 2021-22 Arts Commission Work Plan report
of accomplishments, attached hereto as Attachment A.
Exhibit 2
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 10 of 21
3.That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the fiscal year 2022-23 Arts
Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 7th day of March, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
!JI.....,, SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
\-. {SEAL)
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 11 of 21
Attachment A
Arts Commission
FY 2021-22 Work Plan Accomplishments
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 focused on the following FY 2021-22 Goals and Tasks:
GOAL TASK STATUS, COMMENTS
Provide to the City Council
for its approval an annual
work plan of activities to
be undertaken and a
subsequent report of its
accomplishments
• No update Annual
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
• The Commissioners last
received an update on
April 13, 2021. The next
update from city staff in
anticipated in late
spring of 2023.
Ongoing
Provide community
perspective on issues and
interests related to arts
• Assisted with
community surveying in
support of the
Surveying occurred
throughout Summer
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 12 of 21
GOAL TASK STATUS, COMMENTS
and culture in Carlsbad, as
well as the delivery of
programming by Cultural
Arts
Americans for the Arts
Economic & Prosperity
Study 6.
2022 and will
continue in 2023.
Review and approve staff
suggestions for updating
the Arts Commission
ordinance in the municipal
code (Chapter 2.18)
• Update the Arts
Commission ordinance
to better align with
tasks related to the Arts
& Culture Master Plan
as well as alignment
with other Boards and
Commissions as noted
in CMC 1.20 and 2.15.
Revisions introduced
to City Council for
review on Feb. 7,
2023. Scheduled to
be adopted on Feb.
14, 2023.
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
• No update New goal in FY 2021-
22
Dedicate one Arts
Commission meeting 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 district, the planning
and development of new
or augmented arts facilities
as may be needed,
sustainability in the arts
• No update Focusing on a single
topic such as arts
education or public
art allowed for a
deeper exploration
of community
interests and needs.
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 13 of 21
GOAL TASK STATUS, COMMENTS
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.
• The Arts Commission
approved participation
with site visits with
community arts
grantees.
Ongoing
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.
• Provide a commissioner
as representative on
the city Growth
Management Citizens
Committee
Continued service on
this committee is
anticipated through
FY 2022-23.
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.
• Approved the funding
plan for the FY22-23
Community Arts Grants
Annual program.
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 14 of 21
GOAL TASK STATUS, COMMENTS
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.
• Explored options for a
workshop location and
format
The planning process
is anticipated to
begin in 2023.
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 15 of 21
Attachment B
City of Carlsbad
Arts Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2022-23
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, feedback and 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 appeals to and represents 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 2022-23 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 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 related to programming by Cultural Arts.
• 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 a
presentation from the city’s new diversity, equity and inclusion manager and
exploring the prospect for a collaborative townhall meeting in the future.
• Quarterly, identify one topic that deepens awareness of national trends and
emerging priorities in the arts, relevant to the Arts & Culture Master Plan, inviting
the community to participate through attendance and encouraging input.
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 16 of 21
• Research best practices to strengthen content knowledge to serve as an arts
advocate in our community, such as studying the results of the Americans for the
Arts Economic and Prosperity Study (AEP6).
• Arts Commissioners will attend one cultural arts event and one community-based
arts event per quarter.
• Explore the possibility of regular reports at Arts Commission meetings by the
Carlsbad Friends of the Arts and the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation.
• 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.
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 17 of 21
Exhibit 3
City of Carlsbad
Library Board of Trustees Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
I.Mission Statement
The mission of the board of library trustees is to advise the city council in matters
pertaining to library services, as well as the rules and regulations necessary to operate
the library.
II.Composition
The board of library trustees shall consist of five members, appointed by the mayor with
the approval of the city council.
Ill. FY 2022-2023 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees has selected to focus on the following
goals and tasks:
•Review and vote whether to approve rules and regulations of the library as
developed and revised from time to time
o Receive report and vote whether to approve an updated collection
development policy and others as needed
•Review and vote whether to approve the library's response to the California
Public Library survey submitted annually to the California State Library
o Receive and discuss annual survey report
•Receive reports on and maintain knowledge of library services and programs:
o Serve as a liaison from the community on its needs and interests
o Serve as an ambassador to the community in promoting library services
•Receive an annual report on safety and security of library facilities
o Receive report on city consultant’s library facility security assessment
•Provide community perspective on issues and interests related to library service
delivery and facilities
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 18 of 21
• Provide recommendations on the proposed budget and use of community
contributions for the delivery of library services
o Receive report and vote whether to support the conversion of part-time
into full-time staff positions
o Receive report and vote whether to support the annual budget submission
• Maintain awareness of and promote community support of the library, and of
opportunities to collaborate with other community partners
• Promote progressive and innovative delivery of services to ensure the library
remains in the forefront of community life
• Advise the city council on resource sharing among library jurisdictions, as
needed
o Receive report and vote whether to support the new Serra Cooperative
Library System Link+ book-sharing service
• Provide community perspective in the strategic planning of library services
o Support and advocate for a new Georgina Cole Library as part of the city hall
building project
o Review and discuss update to strategic plan
• Participate in relevant events, community meetings and conversations on behalf
of the board of library trustees
• Serve on relevant city committees as a representative of the board of library
trustees as requested (e.g., review website, Carlsbad Reads Together, etc.)
o Continue service on Growth Citizens Management Committee
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 19 of 21
Exhibit 4
City of Carlsbad
Arts Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2022-23
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 2022-23 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 related to as the delivery of programming by
Cultural Arts.
•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
artstown hall meeting and a presentation from the city’s new diversity, equity
and inclusion manager and explore the prospects for a collaborative townhall
meeting in the future.
•Dedicate Quarterly identify one Arts Commission topic that deepens awareness
of national trends and emerging priorities in the arts, relevant to the Arts &
Culture Master Plan per quarter (once every three months) to a single topic,
inviting the community to participate through attendance and soliciting
encouraging input. Potential topics include the new Village & Barrio creativeMarch 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 20 of 21
sector and arts 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
practicessuch 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.
• Research best practices to strengthen content knowledge to serve as an arts
advocate in our community, such as studying the results of the Americans for
the Arts Economic and Prosperity Study (AEP6).
• Arts Commissioners will attend one Cultural Arts event and one community-
based arts event per quarter.
• Explore the possibility of regular reports at Arts Commission meetings by the
Carlsbad Friends of the Arts and the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation.
• 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.
March 7, 2023 Item #9 Page 21 of 21
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The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its
members.
I am very concerned that the Library (after reduced hours during Covid for over 2 years) has
become accustomed to less work and reduced hours. San Diego county is even opening up with no
staff except Security to expand usage of the library for the residents of the community. I adore the
Library and the Staff is so very helpful and knowledgeable and did I mention they have great ideas
and recommendations. They are Excellent so why reduce the hours of operations instead of
Expanding the hours? Staffing may be a problem but the other Excuses are not worthy of the City
Staff Maybe, the highest paid should be capped in salary if money is an issue? I have heard that
grant money is available to cities from the state? Federal Covid Relief money ( 14 Million) went to
fund pensions as the City was underfunding the employees pensions. Surely the City Manager can
find some money to open up and expand the hours for Sundays, a very popular day for Dove and
Cole from 11 A.M to 5 P.M. ??? Why should the community suffer to Save Money for the City
coffers? Where are the grant writers and the creative thinkers,Mr. Barberio, Mr. Scott
Chadwick? Please find a way to expand services and not provide what is most convenient to the
Dept.? Mayor Blackburn and City Council Members please open up more services at the library
and not take away services for the community?
Thank you,
Mary Lucid
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