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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-07; City Council; Resolution 2023-073RESOLUTION 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. 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) 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 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. 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. 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. 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. •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.