Agenda — Legislative Policy Committee, November 7, 2023

AGENDA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
PUBLIC MEETING 4:30 P.M.

MEMBERS
Steve Madison, Chair, District 6
Gene Masuda, District 4
Jess Rivas, District 5
Jason Lyon, District 7
STAFF
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary

MISSION STATEMENT
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REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Public Meeting: 4:30 P.M.

Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

PUBLIC MEETING - 4:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to a total of 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and will continue at the conclusion of the meeting, if necessary. Please limit comments to 3 minutes each.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

March 7, 2023 – Special Meeting*
April 4, 2023 – Cancelled Meeting*
May 2, 2023 – Cancelled Meeting*

NEW BUSINESS

INFORMATION ONLY

1. BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON STATE

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

2. BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

3. ANNUAL REPORT – FISCAL YEAR 2022 – 2023 AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 2024 FOR:

a. Arts & Culture Commission*

4. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*

a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – October 24, 2023 b. Arts & Culture Commission – October 11, 2023
c. Code Enforcement Commission – October 5, 2023
d. Commission on the Status of Women – October 4, 2023, November 1, 2023
e. Community Police Oversight Commission – October 4, 2023, October 5, 2023, November 2, 2023
f. Design Commission – October 10, 2023
g. Environmental Advisory Commission – October 10, 2023 h. Fire & Police Retirement System – October 18, 2023
i. Human Relations Commission – October 3, 2023
j. Human Services Commission – October 11, 2023
k. Library Commission – October 18, 2023
l. Northwest Commission – October 10, 2023
m. Pasadena Rental Housing Board – October 11, 2023, October 25, 2023 n. Planning Commission – October 11, 2023, October 25, 2023 o. Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group – October 26, 2023 p. Recreation and Parks Commission – October 3, 2023
q. Senior Commission – October 10, 2023
r. Urban Forestry Advisory Committee – October 11, 2023

ADJOURN

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

March 7, 2023 – Special Meeting*
April 4, 2023 – Cancelled Meeting*
May 2, 2023 – Cancelled Meeting*

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CITY OF PASADENA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
MARCH 7, 2023

SPECIAL MEETING

OPENING The Chair called the special meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 4:38 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Staff:

Chair Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jess Rivas
Councilmember Jason Lyon

David Reyes, Acting Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Enrique Arroyo, Management Analyst
Jennifer Guess, Acting Customer Relations Manager
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary

INFORMATION ONLY UPDATE BY HELEN ROMERO SHAW WITH SOUTHERN

CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY

Helen Romero Shaw, Public Affairs Manager with Southern California Gas Company (SCGC), provided an update on wholesale market prices for natural gas, shared information about the historically high natural gas prices that affected residents and commercial businesses at the beginning of the year, and responded to questions.

David Reyes, Acting Assistant City Manager, stated that information on how Pasadena residents can apply for the economic aid programs from SCGC was distributed in the City Manager Newsletter, and he will work with the City’s Public Information Officer to redistribute the information.

Following discussion and on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Lyon, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to approve the minutes of January 24, 2023 (regular meeting) and February 28, 2023 (cancellation), as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

OLD BUSINESS

PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY NAMING POLICY
REVIEW

Brenda Harvey-Williams, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, introduced the agenda item, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.

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Nina Chomsky, representing the Linda Vista-Annandale
Association (LVAA), advocated for additional community
feedback when naming a facility in the City.

Enrique Arroyo, Management Analyst V with Parks and Recreation Department, provided information on the number of property owners that were informed of the new park and trail located at 1410 Wierfield Drive, and responded to questions.

Councilmember Lyon suggested that staff utilize the City’s social media accounts to provide outreach beyond the 1,000-foot radius requirement notification. He also requested that in the future when naming/renaming City parks, the identifying stakeholder groups also be notified.

Chair Madison requested that when staff is proposing the naming of a public park o r facility, a notice is provided to the community using all neighborhood associations, City Councilmembers/Mayor and their District Liaisons, email blasts, and the City Manager newsletter.

Following discussion, the Committee requested that staff forward the proposal brought by the Linda Vista -Annandale Association to the Recreation and Parks Commission for their review and consideration.

Following further discussion and on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

NEW BUSINESS

CONSIDERATION OF AN ACTION TO SET THE DATE AND TIME OF

THE REGULAR LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING TO
THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 4:30 P.M. (ONE

MEETING PER MONTH) AND MOVING THE MEETING TO THE

COUNCIL CHAMBER

Following discussion, the Committee agreed to set the time and date for regular meetings of the Legislative Policy Committee to the first Tuesday of each month at 4:30 P.M. and moving the meeting location to the Council Chamber , Pasadena City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249.

Following further discussion and on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORMS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023

Jennifer Guess, Acting Customer Relations Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.

Councilmember Lyon stated that he believes the recommended platforms lack a unifying policy vision and proposed spending the next year discussing policy priorities and possible changes to the document structure. In addition, he recommended that the City’s elected officials further advocate the City’s legislative platforms by traveling to Sacramento and Washington D.C. for lobbying days.

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Chair Madison advocated for the Mayor and City Council to hold a retreat to discuss the City’s Federal and State Legislative platforms and polices. In addition, he expressed his dissatisfaction with staff’s description used in the platforms describing the carbon free goals. He asked staff to amend the Federal and State platforms to reflect the resolution the City Council unanimously adopted on January 30, 2023, declaring a climate emergency and set ting a goal to source 100% of Pasadena’s electricity from carbon free sources by 2030. Chair Madison stated following for the record, “ The first comment was in the Federal Platform, page three, under Utilities. And it’s the new sentence that was added in the red line. And then page fifteen, of the same document, I think we should repeat that statement under Environmental Stewardship.”

David Reyes, Acting Assistant City Manager, provide d information on the City’s various legislative bills, and responded to questions.

Kyra Emanuels Ross, and David Jones, State Legislative advocates for the City, provided historical information on the City’s Federal and State Legislative Platforms, and jointly responded to questions.

Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City, provided information on the historic nexus of putting together a Federal Legislative Platform , which is project based, and responded to questions.

Following discussion, and by consensus of the Committee, staff was directed to forward the matter to the City Council for consideration and discussion.

INFORMATION ONLY
Continued

BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE

MATTERS

Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on the federal legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:

• Provided an update on the House Speaker of US House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy;
• Information on the a ction and discussion of the United States Congress related to policies and annual federal budget; • Update on the President Biden’s State of the Union address and budget proposal; and
• Update on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON

STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

Kyra Emanuels Ross and David Jones, State Legislative advocates for the City, provided an update on the state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
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• Update on the State budget and greenhouse gases discussions; • Information on the various introduction of bills, including bills related to:
o SB-35 Affordable Housing , Streamlined Approval
Process
o AB-1490 Affordable Housing Development Projects,
Adaptive Reuse
o AB-1630 Housing Development Approvals, S tudent
Housing Projects
o AB-894 Parking Requirements, Shared Parking
o AB-6 Regional Transportation Plans, Reduction of
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
o AB-284 Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention
Program Annual Report
o SB-43 Behavioral Health, Expands Definition of “Gravely Disabled”
o SB-363 Facilities for Inpatient and Residential Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder, Database
o SB-32 Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Programs
o AB-538 Multistate Regional Transmission System
Organization

Following discussion and on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – January 24 , 202 3, February 28, 2023
b. Arts & Culture Commission – February 8, 2023
c. Code Enforcement Commission – January 31, 2023, February 2, 2023
d. Commission on the Status of Women – February 1, 2023, March 1, 2023
e. Community Police Oversight Commission – January 25, 2023, February 2, 2023, March 2, 2023
f. Deferred Compensation Committee – February 7, 2023
g. Design Commission – January 24, 2023, February 14, 2023 h. Fire & Police Retirement System – February 15, 2023 i. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee – January 24, 2023
j. Historic Preservation Commission – February 7, 2023
k. Human Relations Commission – January 10, 2023
l. Human Services Commission – February 8, 2023
m. Library Commission – February 15, 2023
n. Northwest Commission – February 14, 2023
o. Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission – February 23, 2023
p. Planning Commission – January 25, 2023, February 8, 2023, February 22, 2023, March 4, 2023
q. Recreation and Parks Commission – February 7, 2023
r. Senior Commission – February 14, 2023
s. South Lake Parking Place Commission – February 16, 2023 t. Transportation Advisory Commission – January 26, 2023 05 03/07/2023

Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the special meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

ATTEST:

____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary

_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee

04/04/2023

CITY OF PASADENA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
APRIL 4, 2023

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., was cancelled , due to lack of a quorum on April 4, 2023, and posted by staff.

ATTEST:

____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary

_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee

05/02/2023

CITY OF PASADENA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
MAY 2, 2023

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on April 27, 2023, and posted by staff.

ATTEST:

____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary

_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee

INFORMATION ITEMS

3a. ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT – FISCAL
YEAR 2022 - 2023 AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-
2024

TO: City Council

FROM: Arts & Culture Commission

DATE: October 16, 2022

SUBJECT: Arts & Culture Commission 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan

The Arts & Culture Commission is pleased to submit the Annual Report to City Council. Included are the Status Report of the FY 2022-2023 Work Plan; the FY 2022-2023 Commission Attendance Report; and the FY 2023-2024 Work Plan.

This Commission’s Work Plans incorporate the principals and priorities of the City’s Cultural Nexus Cultural Master Plan for implementation in concert with the Cultural Affairs Division of the Planning & Community Development Department. These documents were approved by the Commission at the Meeting of October 11, 2023, meeting.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Blair Hansen, Chair
Arts and Culture Commission
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1 City of Pasadena, CA
Planning & Community Development Department
Cultural Affairs Division

ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
FY2023 Work Plan Status Report

Blair Hansen Commission Chair & Public Art Subcommittee, Chair James Harnagel Commission Vice Chair & Community Dev. Subcommittee Chair Robert Crook Commission Parliamentarian & Public Art Subcommittee Estelle Campbell Community Dev. Subcommittee
Joe Feinblatt Grants Subcommittee, Chair & Public Art Subcommittee Alex Jablonski Public Art Subcommittee & Community Dev. Subcommittee Mireya Asturias Jones Grants & Community Dev. Subcommittees Yolanda Sepulveda Design Commission Representative
Daniel Yen Grants Subcommittee

2 PUBLIC ART PROGRAMS
The City's first Public Art Program began in 1988 and was created for the Downtown and Old Pasadena Redevelopment Areas for private development. Since then, the Public Art Program has expanded to include all areas of the City, for private development and CIP public art projects. As public art continues to gain visibility in the community, the Commission will continue to support artists and arts organizations through partnerships and programs that seek to place public art throughout the community. These Work Plan topics relate to the Cultural Nexus Master Plan Principles of Participation (Ensure Cultural Equity, Improve Programmatic Access, Make Programs More Available Throughout all Neighborhoods); Economic Growth (Ex pand Cultural Heritage and Tourism); and Cultural Identity (Make Public Art Part of the Physical Fabric of the City).

Objectives
Private Development Public Art Program
(Public Art Subcommittee, Design Commission Representative) The Commission will:

1. Continue to engage closely with Cultural Affairs Staff to expand their understanding of best practices in the field specific to Public Art in Private Development.

2. Review for approval Staff recommended private development public art proposals;

3. Receive updates from Staff on private development projects that are subject to the City’s Percent for Art ordinance that will pay the 1% in-lieu fee;

4. Engage with Staff to expand their understanding of the Public Art Consultant’s role in the development of Private Development Public Art projects and continue to explore opportunities for expansion of the Public Art Consultant Approved List.

5. The Arts & Culture/Design Commissioner will continue to provide regular project updates between both Commissions regarding the City’s design projects, especially those impacted by the Public Art in Private Development Program by meeting regularly with Staff; and

6. Staff will continue to refine and distribute the Public Art in Private Development Public Art Guidebook, which is intended to provide a hands-on user’s guide to impactful public art development in Pasadena for private developers, public art consultants and artists. This is a long-term project intended to reflect updated Cultural Equity & Inclusion initiatives.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10

STATUS:
1) ONGOING. Staff reported on various aspects of the Private Development Public Art Program through Commission meetings and public communications, including the completion and documentation of the 711 E Walnut Private Development Public Art Project.

3 2) ONGOING. The Arts Commission did not review any Private Development Public Art Proposals in FY23.
3) COMPLETED & ONGOING. Staff continues to monitor benchmarks for these projects and provides regular updates whether or not the developer choses to propose a public art project.
4) ONGOING. Staff continues to provide project updates and resources to help the Arts Commission understand the role of the Public Art Consultant in the Public Art development process.
5) ONGOING. The appointed Arts & Culture/Design Commissioner continued to interface between the two Commissions with reports about private development projects that either are or may be subject to the City’s Private Development Public Art Requirement. 6) COMPLETED & ONGOING. Staff completed the Private Development Public Art Guidebook and will continue to refine and distribute the document to developers, public art consultants and artists who intent to complete an on-site project.

Capital Improvement Public Art Program
(Public Art Subcommittee)
Commissioners will continue to be assigned to represent the Commission on the development of all CIP public art projects that currently include:

1. Consideration of the development of a permanent Civic Center public art project balanced against the impact of new Private Development projects in the City Center area;

2. Review artist/artwork selection for the Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program Phase IV;

3. Artist Selection for the Robinson Park Recreation Center Capital Public Art project Community Engagement phase.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10

STATUS:
1) Civic Center Public Art Project: CONTINUED ON HOLD pending the realization of two private developments in the Civic Center. Staff can consider approaches for this project once the direction and impacts of these two projects on the Civic Center has been clarified. 2) COMPLETED. Staff completed the artwork selection process for Series 4 of the Rotating Public Art Program and contracted directly with eight artists for temporary exhibit of their work.
3) COMPLETED & ONGOING. Staff completed the artist selection process for the Robinson Park Recreation Center Capital Public Art Project and completed contracts with two artists for Phase 1: Development of the Project.

4 Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program
(Public Art Subcommittee)
The Commission will monitor the continuation of the District-wide Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program including:

1. Staff plans to complete contract extensions for Phase III artworks into 2023.

2. The Public Art Subcommittee will consult with Staff on the issuance of a Request for Proposals to solicit new artwork for Phase IV of the Program;

3. The Public Art Subcommittee will work with Staff to consider ways to expand the program and artwork solicitation for Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program Phase IV.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9

STATUS:
1) COMPLETED. Staff completed contract extensions with the Phase III artists to continue to exhibit artworks into 2023.
2) COMPLETED. Staff completed the Request for Proposal process to solicit new artworks for Series 4 of the Program. Staff also completed the artwork selection process with the Selection Panel and Neighborhood Art Associates, executed eight artist agreements, and installed six public artworks throughout the City.
3) ONGOING. The Public Art Subcommittee continues to work with Staff to pursue the establishment of new artwork sites for the Program following completion of Series 4 and will continue to consider the reach, scope, and feasibility in expanding the Program.

Public Art Collection Maintenance & Conservation
(Public Art Subcommittee)
Staff will advise Commissioners on conservation and maintenance needs of the City’s Public Art Collection including possible development of recurring consultation with a professional conservation firm. The Commission will explore opportunities for expanding artwork engagement including:

1. Development of QR codes for the Rotating Public Art Program Phase IV artworks;

2. Renovation and expansion of the Pasadena Robinson Memorial artwork informational plaque.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #8, 9, 10

STATUS:
1) COMPLETED. Staff completed QR codes and updated artwork plaque information for the new Series 4 Rotating Public Art Program artworks.
2) ONGOING. Updates to the Pasadena Robinson Memorial artwork plaque are ongoing and Staff will continue the pursue renovation of the informational sign.

5 Memorial and Monument Policy Review
(Public Art Subcommittee)
The Commission will review requirements and policies regarding the formation of public monuments/memorials as they may relate to a memorial for the late Councilmember Kennedy. Staff will continue to provide information and resources on this matter.

Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1 and 2

STATUS:

COMPLETED. The Public Art Subcommittee reviewed the City’s Public Monument Policy at the March 1, 2023, Public Art Subcommittee Meeting and Staff will continue to update the Arts Commission regarding public recognitions of the late Councilmember Kennedy, including the recent naming of the new pool facility at the Robinson Park Recreation Center.

Robinson Park Recreation Center Public Art Project Documentary (Public Art Subcommittee, Community Development Subcommittee) The Commission will continue to seek opportunities for community engagement for the Robinson Park Recreation Center Public Art Project, including a possible documentary film to profile the artist’s work with the community during the artwork development process.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 5
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #9

STATUS:

ONGOING. The Commission will continue to review opportunities for community engagement for the Robinson Park Recreation Center Capital Public Art Project, including the development of a video/film component that documents the artworks development process. Staff will continue to update the Arts Commission as the two project artists implement their own documentation/media for the Project.

Artwork Concept Review Process
(Commission-wide Effort)
The Commission will review established procedures and requirements for evaluating Artwork Concepts outlined in the Private Development Public Art Guidelines and the Capital Improvement Public Art Guidelines.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10

6 STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. The Commission reviewed and discussed the Public Art Review Process at the December 8, 2022, Arts & Culture Commission Meeting as established in the City’s Public Art Guidelines.

7 Annual Grants Program
The breadth and depth of Pasadena's creative community has historically distinguished the City from many of the surrounding areas. Support to the individuals and organizations that provide cultural services to Pasadena is intrinsic to the mission of the Arts & Culture Commission. These Work Plan topics relate to the Cultural Nexus Master Plan Principles of Participation (Include Everyone in Creativity, Connect Arts Education with Lifelong Learning, Ensure Cultural Equity, Improve Programmatic Access, Advocate for Arts and Culture, Make Programs More Available Throughout all Neighborhoods); Cultural Identity (Make Public Art a Part of the Physical Fabric of the City); and Dynamic Support System (Develop Additional Creative Habitat, Foster Bio Diversity, Promot e Responsible Stewardship).

Objectives
Annual Grants Program: Restructuring
(Grants Subcommittee)

The Commission's Grants Subcommittee will continue to consider Staff’s recommendations for revisions to the Annual Grants Program Guidelines and Application, based on best practices, feedback from grantees and Panelists, to facilitate the application process and to expand the impact of the program to reach more audiences. The data generated from Data Arts (formerly known as the Cultural Data Project) will continue to serve as an additional resource for Panelists. The Commission will continue to support the implementation of Phase 2 of the Cultural Affairs Division’s Cultural Equity and Inclusion Initiative (CEII) for the Annual Grants Program in alignment with that of LA County. All Grants Program applicants now need to submit a CEII Statement, Plan or Policy (based on operating budget size) as an application requirement. Cultural Affairs will continue to represent the City as part of the Municipal Funders Group, which includes the local arts agencies for 6 cities and LA County, for refinements to the Grants Program Common Application.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. The Grants Subcommittee approved Staff’s proposed changes to the FY 2024 Annual Grants Program which introduced refinements to the Application and Guidelines intended to amplify the impact of potential awards.

8 Annual Grants Program: Technical Assistance
(Grants Subcommittee)

The Cultural Affairs Division continues to offer free Technical Assistance workshops that provide general grant writing techniques and a specific focus on the City’s Grants Program Application and Guidelines for prospective applicants. Technical Assistance is intended to provide more opportunities for local artists and arts and culture organizations to increase the quality of their applications and their ability to secure funding from a variety of private and public funders. Cultural Affairs Staff and the Grants Subcommittee will also focus on continued support and review of Cultural Equity and Inclusion efforts among Pasadena-based arts and cultural organizations and individual artists by considering the creation of supplemental scoring to recognize successful CEII efforts and to review a mid-year check-in with these organizations to assess what further support may be necessary to advance the CEII initiative. All Commissioners will continue to promote the Program and Technical Assistance opportunities through outreach to the community with particular emphasis on outreach to a diverse pool of eligible individual artists through a wide array of media channels.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 3, 6, 7

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. Staff held three virtual Technical Assistance Workshops (February, March and April 2023) to answer questions and provide grantsmanship skills to participants. In addition, one Cultural Equity and Inclusion (CEI) Workshop was held in April 2023, open to all Pasadena based arts and culture organizations regardless of funding status.

Annual Grants Program: Awards
(Grants Subcommittee)

The Commission will continue to oversee the Annual Grants Program through Staff’s recommendations for Program Awards each year. Cultural Affairs convenes Peer Panels to review all eligible applications and provide scores based on published criteria. The Grants Subcommittee will continue to review Staff’s award recommendations for concurrence prior to a formal Review and Approval by the Commission. Award recommendations are based on Panel scores and the Program budget as approved in the City’s Fiscal Year Operating Budget.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 3, 5

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. Based on Selection Panel scores, requested amounts and the projected FY 24 Operating Budget, Staff recommended 29 awards totaling $189,999 to fund 25 arts and cultural organizational programs and five individual artist projects.

9 Annual Grants Program: Outreach
(Grants Subcommittee, Community Development Subcommittee)

The Cultural Affairs Division, with support from the Commission, will continue to publicize all Commission-funded events, programs, exhibitions and performances to promote the high caliber of artistic productions made possible in part by City funding and to ensure public awareness and encourage participation—including online programming. The Community Development Subcommittee will strategize as to how best to continue outreach to community organizations and neighborhood associations to identify potential arts and culture collaborations and expand awareness of Commission programs. All Commissioners will continue to represent the City by attending Commission funded events and programs—as is feasible in person during the pandemic--and will make reports to City Council members as appropriate during the fiscal year. The Commission will employ various means to expand awareness of Annual Grants Program opportunities with specific emphasis on outreach to individual artists.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 2, 3, 5, 6

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. The Community Development Subcommittee members explored the feasibility of the “Surprise and Delight” concept with Pasadena BIDs to determine interest in collaborative street performances to enliven their respective districts. Commissioners and Staff attended many Grants Program funded exhibitions and performances.

10 Cultural Tourism
Working in partnership with the local arts and culture organizations, community groups, the Pasadena Convention and Visitor's Bureau and other organizations, the Commission supports economic and community development through cultural tourism.

These Work Plan topics relate to the Cultural Nexus Master Plan Principles of Participation (Include Everyone in Creativity, Ensure Cultural Equity, Improve Physical and Programmatic Access, Advocate for Arts and Culture, Make Programs Available Throughout all Neighborhoods); Economic Growth (Expand Cultural and Heritage Tourism); Cultural Identity (Market Pasadena’s Cultural Identity); and Dynamic Support System (Foster Bio Diversity).

Objectives
Outreach to Arts Organizations and Local Businesses
(Commission-wide Effort)
The Commission will consider opportunities to build stronger relationships between the business and arts communities as a part of the City's emphasis on Economic Development. Efforts may focus on expanding the economic impact of the arts in the City, finding opportunities for creative projects in underserved areas, expanding access to opportunities for artists and arts organizations, and foster programming that celebrates Pasadena’s history and culture. The Commission will engage with community groups, Business Improvement Districts, arts and culture organizations, artists, and others to find opportunities for collaboration.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #9

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. The Community Development Subcommittee explored several possible opportunities to support arts and local businesses, including the “Surprise and Delight” street performance project, ways to support the City’s 150th Anniversary celebration of Colorado Boulevard in 2026, and the centennial celebration of Route 66.

11 ArtNight – Commissioner Engagement
(Community Development Subcommittee)

The Commission will continue to work with Cultural Affairs Staff to identify opportunities and strategies to expand the impact of ArtNight programming and events. The Community Development Subcommittee will consider ways to expand outreach for ArtNight.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 2, 3, 5, 7

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. The Commission examined the ArtNight event structure and impact. Commissioners will work to expand outreach via their individual networks.

Surprise and Delight Live Music Event
(Community Development Subcommittee)
The Commission will continue to explore options for a live music event or performance series which is intended to include local bands or musicians in public space. These impromptu or “pop-up” performances are intended to give residents moments of joy, levity and appreciation of Pasadena as an art-focused City.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 2, 3, 4
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 5, 8
STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. The Community Development Subcommittee closely examined this idea and contacted all three Business Improvement Districts. Discussions may continue in the future about possible venues and budget challenges.

12 Community Arts/Education
In acknowledgement of the importance of arts education for life-long learning, the Commission will continue to support local arts organizations and artists who provide arts education services and programs to the community .

These Work Plan topics relate to the Cultural Nexus Master Plan Principles of Participation (Include Everyone in Creativity, Connect Arts Education with Lifelong
Learning, Ensure Cultural Equity, Improve Physical and Programmatic Access, Advocate for Arts and Culture, Make Programs More Available Throughout allNeighborhoods); Cultural Identity (Market Pasadena’s Cultural Identity); and Dynamic Support System (Develop Additional Creative Habitat, Foster Bio Diversity).

Objectives
Individual Commissioner Outreach
(Commission-wide Effort)

1. Continued individual Commissioner outreach to artists, arts organizations and to neighborhood associations.

2. Commissioners will continue to seek ways to increase accessibility and awareness of the City’s programs and opportunities for artists and arts organizations.

3. Engage with neighborhood associations, arts organizations, and other community groups about the Commission’s activities.

4. Continue to disseminate Cultural Affairs flyers, promotional materials and arts opportunities and explore the creation of new informational resources.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. Commissioners reached out to area art schools as well as arts organizations as well as their personal networks to disseminate Cultural Affairs generated information about Division and Commission programs and Grants-funded events.

13 Guest Speaker Initiative
(Commission-wide Effort)

All Commissioners will develop recommendations for speakers/presenters to be included at upcoming Commission meetings and/or Retreats, as is feasible due to Pandemic restrictions. Recommendations may include local artists, arts organizations, arts administrators, historic preservation representatives, neighborhood associations, and others. This initiative is intended to help Commissioners learn more about the arts community and the needs of local artists and arts organizations.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. The Commission initiated invitations to guest speakers, including public artists and local arts organizations for first-hand experiential reports about their programs and public art development.

Partnerships with PUSD
(Commission-wide Effort)
The Commission will continue to consider opportunities to build a strong relationship with the community and support PUSD arts education programs and resources.

1. PUSD My Masterpieces
This program engages 1,500 PUSD second grade students annually through on-site field trips and public art education. The Commission will continue this ongoing partnership by providing Public Art Program Materials including the Public Art Walking Tour Brochure and other resources for students to learn about the City’s Public Art Collection.

2. PUSD Student Art Wall
Developed over 15 years ago, the “No Boundaries” exhibition program is a district-wide exhibition of artworks created by PUSD students. Commissioners will continue to support the program by volunteering to select exemplary artworks to be included in the exhibition and promote the program. Students receive an online award and are featured on the PUSD and Cultural Affairs Division website to honor students and highlight the District’s arts education programs.

3. Airport Authority Student Art Competition
Pending reestablishment of the program, the Commission will continue to participate in the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority student art banner competition by selecting a PUSD student Finalist through a Panel process. Based on a transportation theme, the winning artwork designs from all three school districts are reproduced on banners and mounted on the historic Hollywood Burbank Airport Tower, with exposure to over 1 million airport visitors and travelers each year. This program was not renewed by the Airport Authority in FY22 but may be reinstated for FY23.

14 Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 9

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING.
1) The collaboration with PUSD for the 2nd grade My Masterpieces public art tours reached 999 students through 44 field trips with pre- and post- visit materials. Rain days were addressed via video tours and in-class art making). Docent tours are led by Side Street Projects based on the City’s Our Town public art project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.
2) Last year, a collaboration among PUSD, Cultural Affairs and the Department of Transportation led to a novel bus shelter poster project that displayed images of the student artworks selected by the Arts Commission at over 60 sites throughout the City for expanded outreach. This project may be realized pending DOT site availability. 3) The Airport Student Art Competition has been dormant since the onset of the pandemic.

Commissioner’s Public Art Tour
(Commission-wide Effort)
The Commission will consider developing an in-person tour of the City’s public art collection in early 2023, to include Arts & Culture Commissioners and other City officials as appropriate.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. The Commissioners toured various portions of the City’s public art collection on an individual basis due to scheduling conflicts.

15 Local Media and Communications
(Community Development Subcommittee)
The Commission will continue to seek ways to promote Cultural Affairs programs, events, and opportunities regarding on-going and new programs and Commission-sponsored events to garner media attention and activate a more substantial presence on social media.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

STATUS:

COMPLETED & ONGOING. Staff initiated a social media campaign last year to highlight designated state and national arts and culture months by posting information about local arts programming and events to expand awareness. Individual Commissioners have used their social media tools to promote Commission programs and funded events.

16 Cultural Nexus Principles & Policies

The nine Policies of Cultural Nexus expand upon the four Principles:

1. Participation

2. Economic Growth

3. Cultural Identity

4. Dynamic Support System

The Cultural Nexus Policies provide direction for the implementation of the broad principles as follows:

Policy 1: Support the efforts of the community's arts education providers in all three sectors of the field: in-school, before/after school and lifelong learning.

Policy 2: Promote cultural equity and community-wide access to arts & culture.

Policy 3: Support and develop Pasadena's cultural and creative workforce.

Policy 4: Provide Space for Pasadena's cultural and creative sectors. a) Develop cultural zones in specific areas of Pasadena.
a. Develop cultural facilities.
b. Maximize the use of existing cultural facilities and spaces; identify opportunities in non-arts mixed-use developments.
c. Address the space needs of Pasadena's cultural and creative workforce, including live/work, exhibition, rehearsal and performance space.

Policy 5: Expand awareness of Pasadena as a center of the arts & culture locally, regionally and internationally; to promote tourism; and expand cultural audiences.

Policy 6: Foster expanded and diverse leadership and increased interaction within Pasadena's cultural sector.

17 Policy 7: Develop new public and private resources for Pasadena's arts & culture sector. a. Explore new and increased sources of public funding for the arts and culture sector.
b. Develop new and increased sources of private funding for the arts and culture sector.
c. Develop new and increased non-cash resources for the arts and culture sector.

Policy 8: Establish the Cultural Nexus Trust.

Policy 9: Create a New Vision for Public Art in Pasadena. a. Appoint a Public Art Committee of the Arts Commission to advise on public art policy, program vision and provide long-range planning. b. Convene a Public Art Task Force of the Arts Commission to address public art policy issues and develop a long-range plan.
c. Increase the presence and awareness of public art throughout Pasadena.

18 Public Art Master Plan Policies

The ten Policies of the Public Art Master Plan are:

Policy 1: Use public art to reinforce Pasadena’s identity, weaving together culture, people, neighborhoods and ideas to create a memorable urban landscape that respects the past and builds for the future.

Policy 2: Embrace public art as a citywide urban beautification effort, using the access and strength of the City’s Cultural Affairs Division to build its collection of art in public places and to facilitate public art and public art partnerships with City Departments, private developers and arts and cultural organizations.

Policy 3: Celebrate Pasadena’s unique gateways to Downtown and neighborhoods – its freeway entrances, overpasses and off ramps – by enhancing them with the work of artists.

Policy 4: Employ public art to promote a more walkable city.

Policy 5: Commission public art that reinforces parks and neighborhoods.

Policy 6: Create a Public Art Overlay Zone that integrates with the “Bennett Plan” for the Civic Center area, primarily along Holly Street and Garfield Avenue, and builds upon existing public art within that area.

Policy 7: Refine the Public Art in Private Development Program to more actively contribute to Pasadena’s cultural and economic health.

Policy 8: Support ongoing temporary artwork Installations and performance-based arts events in areas with strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Policy 9: Expand the role of education in the Pasadena’s Public Art Program.

Policy 10: Allocate more funding for public art commissions and maintenance.

1 City of Pasadena, CA
Planning & Community Development Department
Cultural Affairs Division

ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
FY2024 Work Plan

Blair Hansen Commission Chair & Public Art Subcommittee, Chair Estelle Campbell Commission Vice-Chair & Community Dev. Subcommittee, Chair Robert Crook Commission Parliamentarian & Public Art Subcommittee Joe Feinblatt Grants Subcommittee, Chair & Community Dev. Subcommittee James Harnagel Community Dev. Subcommittee
Alex Jablonski Public Art Subcommittee
Gabriel Lizardo Community Dev. Subcommittee
Yolanda Sepulveda Design Commission Representative
Takako Suzuki Public Art Subcommittee

2 PUBLIC ART PROGRAMS
The City's first Public Art Program began in 1988 and was created for the Downtown and Old Pasadena Redevelopment Areas for private development. Since then, the Public Art Program has expanded to include all areas of the City, for private development and CIP public art projects. As public art continues to gain visibility in the community, the Commission will continue to support artists and arts organizations through partnerships and programs that seek to place public art throughout the community. These Work Plan topics relate to the Cultural Nexus Master Plan Principles of Participation (Ensure Cultural Equity, Improve Programmatic Access, Make Programs More Available Throughout all Neighborhoods); Economic Growth (Expand Cultural Heritage and Tourism); and Cultural Identity (Make Public Art Part of the Physical Fabric of the City).

Objectives
Private Development Public Art Program
(Public Art Subcommittee, Design Commission Representative) The Commission will:

1. Continue to engage closely with Cultural Affairs Staff to expand their understanding of best practices in the field specific to Public Art in Private Development.

2. Review for approval staff recommended private development public art proposals;

3. Receive updates from Staff on private development projects that are subject to the City’s Percent for Art ordinance that will pay the 1% in-lieu fee;

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10

3 Capital Improvement Public Art Program
(Public Art Subcommittee)
Commissioners will continue to be assigned to represent the Commission on the development of all CIP public art projects that currently include:

1. Consideration of the development of a permanent Civic Center public art project balanced against the impact of new Private Development projects in the City Center area.

2. Review artist/artwork selection for the Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program Phase IV for the two commissioned artworks.

3. Commissioners will continue receive regular updates about the progress of the artwork concept development for the Robinson Park Recreation Center Capital Public Art project Community Engagement phase.

4. Commissioners will continue to serve as a medium between the City the community to promote all Capital Public Art projects.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program
(Public Art Subcommittee)
The Commission will monitor the continuation of the District-wide Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program including:

1. Staff plans to complete the installation of the all Phase IV artworks.

2. Staff will implement enhancements to the appropriate Rotating artwork sites for increased visibility and aesthetics.

3. The Public Art Subcommittee will work with Staff to consider ways to expand the Program including the establishment of additional sites in each District and enhanced documentation for expanded outreach, impact and documentation for the Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program Phase IV.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9
Public Art Collection Maintenance & Conservation
(Public Art Subcommittee)
Staff will advise Commissioners on conservation and maintenance needs of the City’s Public Art Collection including possible development of recurring consultation with a professional conservation firm. The Commission will explore opportunities for expanding artwork engagement including:

1. Renovation and expansion of the Pasadena Robinson Memorial artwork informational plaque.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #8, 9, 10

4 Artwork Concept Review Process
(Commission-wide Effort)
The Commission will review established procedures and requirements for evaluating Artwork Concepts outlined in the Private Development Public Art Guidelines and the Capital Improvement Public Art Guidelines.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10

5 Annual Grants Program
The breadth and depth of Pasadena's creative community has historically distinguished the City from many of the surrounding areas. Support to the individuals and organizations that provide cultural services to Pasadena is intrinsic to the mission of the Arts & Culture Commission. These Work Plan topics relate to the Cultural Nexus Master Plan Principles of Participation (Include Everyone in Creativity, Connect Arts Education with Lifelong Learning, Ensure Cultural Equity, Improve Programmatic Access, Advocate for Arts and Culture, Make Programs More Available Throughout all Neighborhoods); Cultural Identity (Make Public Art a Part of the Physical Fabric of the City); and Dynamic Support System (Develop Additional Creative Habitat, Foster Bio Diversity, Pr omote Responsible Stewardship).

Objectives
Annual Grants Program: Restructuring
(Grants Subcommittee)

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Annual Grants Program: Technical Assistance
(Grants Subcommittee)

6 of supplemental scoring to recognize successful CEII efforts and to review a mid-year check-in with these organizations to assess what further support may be necessary to advance the CEII initiative. All Commissioners will continue to promote the Program and Technical Assistance opportunities through outreach to the community with particular emphasis on outreach to a diverse pool of eligible individual artists through a wide array of media channels.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 3, 6, 7
Annual Grants Program: Awards
(Grants Subcommittee)

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 3, 5
Annual Grants Program: Outreach
(Grants Subcommittee, Community Development Subcommittee)

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 2, 3, 5, 6

7 Cultural Tourism
Working in partnership with the local arts and culture organizations, community groups, the Pasadena Convention and Visitor's Bureau and other organizations, the Commission supports economic and community development through cultural tourism.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #9
ArtNight – Commissioner Engagement
(Community Development Subcommittee)

The Commission will continue to work with Cultural Affairs Staff to identify opportunities and strategies to expand the impact of ArtNight programming and all Commission programs and projects.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 2, 3, 5, 7

8 Surprise and Delight Live Music Event
(Community Development Subcommittee)
The Commission will continue to explore options for collaborations with the City’s Business Improvement Districts to support a live music event or performance series in public space. These impromptu or “pop-up” performances are intended to give residents moments of joy, levity and appreciation of Pasadena as an art-focused City. Further research on funding sources and feasibility will be initiated and possible venues will be clarified.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 2, 3, 4
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 5, 8

9 Community Arts/Education
In acknowledgement of the importance of arts education for life-long learning, the Commission will continue to support local arts organizations and artists who provide arts education services and programs to the community .

Objectives
Individual Commissioner Outreach
(Commission-wide Effort)

1. Continued individual Commissioner outreach to artists, arts organizations and to neighborhood associations.

2. Commissioners will continue to seek ways to increase accessibility and awareness of the City’s programs and opportunities for artists and arts organizations.

3. Engage with neighborhood associations, arts organizations, and other community groups about the Commission’s activities.

4. Continue to disseminate Cultural Affairs flyers, promotional materials and arts opportunities— including through personal social media channel—sand explore the creation of new informational resources.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10 Guest Speaker Initiative
(Commission-wide Effort)

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

10 Partnerships with PUSD
(Commission-wide Effort)

The Commission will continue to consider opportunities to build a strong relationship with the community and support PUSD arts education programs and resources.

1. PUSD My Masterpieces.

This program engages 1,000 PUSD second grade students annually through on-site field trips and public art education. The Commission will continue this ongoing partnership by providing Public Art Program Materials including the Public Art Walking Tour Brochure and other resources for students to learn about the City’s Public Art Collection.

2. PUSD Student Art Wall
Developed over 16 years ago, the “No Boundaries” exhibition program is a district-wide exhibition of artworks created by PUSD students. Commissioners will continue to support the program by volunteering to select exemplary artworks to be included in the exhibition and promote the program. Students receive an online award and are featured on the PUSD and Cultural Affairs Division website to honor students and highlight the District’s arts education programs.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 4, 9
Commissioner’s Public Art Tour
(Commission-wide Effort)
The Commission will consider developing a video tour of the Rotating Public Art Program IV artworks.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Local Media and Communications
(Community Development Subcommittee)
The Commission will continue to seek ways to promote Cultural Affairs programs, events, and opportunities regarding on-going and new programs and Commission-sponsored events to garner media attention and activate a more substantial presence on social media.

Cultural Nexus Policies: #2, 5, 9
Public Art Master Plan Policies: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

11 Cultural Nexus Principles & Policies

The nine Policies of Cultural Nexus expand upon the four Principles:

1. Participation

2. Economic Growth

3. Cultural Identity

4. Dynamic Support System

The Cultural Nexus Policies provide direction for the implementation of the broad principles as follows:

Policy 1: Support the efforts of the community's arts education providers in all three sectors of the field: in-school, before/after school and lifelong learning.

Policy 2: Promote cultural equity and community-wide access to arts & culture.

Policy 3: Support and develop Pasadena's cultural and creative workforce.

Policy 5: Expand awareness of Pasadena as a center of the arts & culture locally, regionally and internationally; to promote tourism; and expand cultural audiences.

Policy 6: Foster expanded and diverse leadership and increased interaction within Pasadena's cultural sector.

12 Policy 7: Develop new public and private resources for Pasadena's arts & culture sector. a. Explore new and increased sources of public funding for the arts and culture sector.
b. Develop new and increased sources of private funding for the arts and culture sector.
c. Develop new and increased non-cash resources for the arts and culture sector.

Policy 8: Establish the Cultural Nexus Trust.

13 Public Art Master Plan Policies

The ten Policies of the Public Art Master Plan are:

Policy 3: Celebrate Pasadena’s unique gateways to Downtown and neighborhoods – its freeway entrances, overpasses and off ramps – by enhancing them with the work of artists.

Policy 4: Employ public art to promote a more walkable city.

Policy 5: Commission public art that reinforces parks and neighborhoods.

Policy 7: Refine the Public Art in Private Development Program to more actively contribute to Pasadena’s cultural and economic health.

Policy 8: Support ongoing temporary artwork Installations and performance-based arts events in areas with strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Policy 9: Expand the role of education in the Pasadena’s Public Art Program.

Policy 10: Allocate more funding for public art commissions and maintenance.

ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION

MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD
July 2022 - June 2023

MEMBERS
7/13/2022 REGULAR 7/14/2021 SPECIAL8/10/2022 REGULAR8/11/2022 SPECIAL9/7/2022 REGULAR9/8/2022 SPECIAL9/29/2022 SPECIAL Annual Retreat10/12/2022 REGULAR10/20/2022 SPECIAL11/09/2022 REGULAR11/10/2022 SPECIAL12/08/2022 SPECIAL12/14/2022 REGULAR1/11/2023 REGULAR 2/08/2023 REGULAR 3/08/2023 REGULAR 4/06/2023 SPECIAL4/12/2023 REGULAR 5/10/2023 REGULAR 6/14/2023 REGULAR TOTAL

MEETINGS

ATTENDED

ATTENDANCE
RECORD

PERCENTAGE

CAMPBELL, ESTELLE
DISTRICT 4 CO-19 P CO-19 XX CO-19 P P CO-19 P CO-19 P P CO-19 P P P P XX A NQ 11 91%

CROOK, ROBERT
District 5 CO-19 P CO-19 XX CO-19 P P CO-19 P CO-19 P P CO-19 P P P P XX P NQ 11 100%

FEINBLATT, JOE
MAYOR CO-19 P CO-19 XX CO-19 P P CO-19 P CO-19 P P CO-19 P P P P XX P NQ 11 100%

HANSEN, BLAIR
DISTRICT 1 CO-19 P CO-19 XX CO-19 P P CO-19 P CO-19 P P CO-19 P P P P XX P NQ 11 100%

HARNAGEL, JAMES
DISTRICT 7 CO-19 P CO-19 XX CO-19 P P CO-19 P CO-19 A P CO-19 P P A P XX A NQ 11 73%

JABLONSKI, ALEX
DISTRICT 1 CO-19 P CO-19 XX CO-19 P A CO-19 P CO-19 P P CO-19 A P P P XX A NQ 11 73%

JONES, MIREYA
DISTRICT 6 CO-19 P CO-19 XX CO-19 A P CO-19 P CO-19 P P CO-19 A XX

SEPULVEDA, YOLANDA
DISTRICT 3 CO-19 A CO-19 XX CO-19 P P CO-19 P CO-19 P P CO-19 A A P p XX P NQ 11 73%

YEN, DANIEL
DISTRICT 2 CO-19 P CO-19 XX CO-19 U P CO-19 A CO-19 A P CO-19 A A A U XX U NQ 11 27%

SUZUKI, TAKAKO
DISTRICT 6 P P XX P NQ 3 100%
LEGEND

P - PRESENT

A - EXCUSED ABSENCE

U - UNEXCUSED ABSENCE

XX - CANCELED MEETING

NQ - NO QUORUM
CO-19 - CANCELLED DUE TO

INFORMATION ITEMS

4. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS *

Legislative Policy CommitteeNovember 7, 2023

Legislative Policy Committee
November 7, 2023