RESOLUTION NO. 2026-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH,
CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE ART CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DEFINING
ITS PURPOSE AND COMPOSITION, AND PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach ("City Council") desires to foster community involvement and gather specialized advice on matters pertaining to the Huntington Beach Art Center; and
The City Council has determined that the creation of an advisory committee will assist the city in evaluating needs, reviewing policies, and making targeted recommendations regarding the Arts Center, and actively encourage programs for the cultural and artistic enrichment of the NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Establishment and Title: Pursuant to City Charter Section 405, the City Council hereby establishes a committee to be known as the Art Center Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee").
SECTION 2. Purpose and Duties: The Committee shall act as an advisory body to the City Council. Its duties shall include:
a. Studying issues and trends related to the Arts and culture. b. Providing periodic reports and recommendations to the City Council. c. Fostering public awareness and community input on matters referred to it by the City Council.
d. Performing other advisory tasks as specifically assigned by the City Council. e. Review and provide recommendations to enhance the Art Center's programs and operations, including event scheduling, educational classes, and curation of art exhibits featuring both nationally recognized and local artists. f. Explore opportunities to promote local artists and coordinate collaborative programs and events with the Surf Museum.
SECTION 3. Membership and Composition:
a. Size: The Committee shall consist of 7 to 9 members.
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b. Qualifications: Members shall be residents of the City of Huntington Beach and possess an interest or background in the Arts.
c. Liaisons: Two members of the City Council, appointed by the Mayor, shall serve as non-voting liaisons ("Liaisons") to the Committee to facilitate communication. d. Appointments: Members shall be appointed by the City Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
SECTION 4. Terms of Office: Members shall serve terms of two years. Vacancies occurring before the expiration of a term shall be filled by the City Council for the remainder of the unexpired term.
SECTION 5. Meetings and Procedures: The Committee shall meet monthly for the first six months upon establishment and shall meet bi-monthly thereafter. Dates and time to be established and noticed in compliance with the Brown Act. All meetings shall comply with the Brown Act. The Committee shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair from among its members at its first meeting and shall adopt such rules of procedure or bylaws as the Committee may find necessary or convenient. Unless otherwise specified herein, the Committee shall adhere to the policies and procedures set forth in Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.100.
SECTION 6. Effective Date: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on , 2026.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
INITIATED AND APPROVED: REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
Director of Library and Community City Manager
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