RESOLUTION 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. C
omposition
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
On going
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
C
ommission ordinance
to better align with
tasks related to the Arts
& Culture Master Plan
as well as alignmen
t
w
ith 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
a
llowed 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
o
ngoing
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 2023-2
4 C
ommunity Arts Grants
Annual ongoing
program
A ttachment 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. C
omposition
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:
• P
rovide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken and a subsequent report of its accomplishments. • Mo
nitor 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. • C
ommit 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. • Q
uarterly, 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. • R
esearch 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).
• Art
s 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.
• E
xplore the possibility of regular and reciprocal reports at Arts Commission meetings by the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts and the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation.
• Se
rve on relevant committees, such as permanent Public Art and Business Outreach (including a focus on cultural tourism) as a representative of the Arts Commission. • P
articipate 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.