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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-06; City Council; Resolution 2024-024RESOLUTION NO. 2024-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 WORK PLAN REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 WORK PLAN FOR THE ARTS COMMISSION 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 Mar. 7, 2023, the City Council accepted the fiscal year 2022-23 Arts Commission Work Plan; and WHEREAS, at the September 2023 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 Oct. 5, 2023, the Arts Commission voted unanimously (with Commissioners Ferone and George -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 2022-23 Arts Commission Work Plan report of accomplishments (Attachment A). 3.That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the fiscal year 2023-24 Arts Commission Work Plan (Attachment B). PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 6th day of February, 2024, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder. None. None. Luna. SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk (SEAL) Attachment A Arts Commission FY 2022-23 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 2022-23 Goals & Tasks The Arts Commission focused on the following FY 2022-23 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 •City Council approve FY 2022-23 workplan on March 7, 2023 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 Ongoing Provide community perspective on issues and interests related to arts and culture in Carlsbad, as related to programming by Cultural Arts •Assisted with community surveying in support of the Americans for the Arts Economic & Prosperity Study 6 Surveying occurred throughout Summer 2022 and continued in 2023. Carlsbad’s contribution to the survey data was completed in Summer 2023 Review and approve staff suggestions for updating the Arts Commission ordinance in the municipal code (Chapter 2.18) •Updated 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 Completed. Updated ordinance adopted by City Council 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 a presentation from the city’s new diversity, equity and inclusion manager and exploring the prospect for a collaborative townhall meeting in the future ongoing 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 •Focusing on a single topic such as arts education or public art allowed for a deeper exploration of community interests and needs 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 ongoing 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 •In FY 2022-23, provided a commissioner as representative on the city’s Growth Management Citizens Committee ongoing 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 •In FY 2022-23, participated in and approved the funding plan for the FY 2022-23 Community Arts Grants and for the FY 2023-24 Community Arts Grants Annual ongoing program Attachment B City of Carlsbad Arts Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2023-24 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 2023-24 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. •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. These could be presented quarterly by arts staff and/or specialists. •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, incorporating events/presentation by Community Arts Grants grantees, and report at commission meetings. •Explore the possibility of regular and reciprocal 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.