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File ID: 2024-00920 5/14/2024 Discussion Item 3.
Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission 2023 Annual Report File ID: 2024-00920
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Pass a Motion reviewing and providing direction on the 2023 Annual Report for the Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission and either:
1) directing staff to forward the Annual Report to the City Council for approval; 2) directing staff to update the Annual Report based on Personnel and Public Employee Committee recommendations and forward to the City Council for approval; or 3) asking the Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission to update the Annual Report based upon Personnel and Public Employee Committee recommendations and come back to the Personnel and Public Employee Committee for additional review.
Contact: Jason Jong, Cultural and Creative Economy Manager, (916) 808-5105, [email protected], Office of Arts and Culture/Convention and Cultural Services Department Presenter: Jason Jong, Cultural and Creative Economy Manager, (916) 808-5105, [email protected], Office of Arts and Culture/Convention and Cultural Services Department Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2- Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission Annual Report 2023 Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Advisory bodies of the City are required to provide an annual report for review by the Personnel and Public Employees (P&PE) Committee as outlined in the City Council Rules of Procedure, Chapter 17. The P&PE Committee shall review advisory body annual reports and give staff direction on those reports’ stated projects, priorities, and recommendations. Before forwarding the report to the City Council, the Committee may request supplemental information from staff or the advisory body.
The attached 2023 Annual Report is being forwarded to the P&PE Committee for consideration.
Reflected is a minor modification from the version approved by the Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission (Commission), in that a minor discrepancy in the time allocation and
File ID: 2024-00920 5/14/2024 Discussion Item 3.
total costs for City Attorney preparation time has been updated.
Policy Considerations: Chapter 17 of the Council Rules of Procedure outlines the Advisory Body reporting process.
Economic Impacts: Not applicable.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): This action is not a project that is subject to CEQA because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5)).
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: On March 11, 2024, the Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission passed a motion approving its 2023 Annual Report and forwarding the report to the P&PE Committee for consideration.
Rationale for Recommendation: So that advisory bodies may effectively incorporate their important role, voice, and work to provide thoughtful community recommendations to the City Council on a consistent basis the P&PE Committee shall facilitate the process for advisory bodies to communicate their accomplishments, projects, priorities, and recommendations with the City Council.
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative
Economy Commission
2023 Annual Report
Community Murals Sacramento, Rhythm and Victory, Beth Rubel, Lead Artist
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Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission
The City of Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission was established in 2019 by ordinance 2019-0028 and is codified in Sacramento City Code Section 2.84.
Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission, Commissioners
Priscilla Enriquez (Chair)
Luisa Lavulo (Vice Chair)
Roynell Anderson
Kira Bautista
Kristen “Ten” Blair
America Lomeli
Cruz Naranjo
Wellington Smith
Rob Tocalino
Dr. Melinda Wilson-Ramey
Dr. L. Steven Winlock
Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission, Commission Staff
Michael Fry, Senior Deputy City Attorney
Megan L. Van Voorhis, Director of Convention and Cultural Services Jason Jong, Cultural and Creative Economy Manager
Mannylyn Timoteo, Administrative Analyst
City of Sacramento – Office of Arts and Culture
915 I Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
[email protected]
(916) 808-3992
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Purpose of the Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission (SACCEC)
The purpose of the Commission is to provide advice and recommendations for promoting, encouraging, and fostering the arts, innovation, and tourism, in the city, and is further described in the Sacramento City Code, Chapter 2.84 Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission.
Powers and Duties of the SACCEC
Pursuant to Sacramento City Code Section 2.84.040 the powers and duties of the SACCEC are as follows:
The commission has the power and duty to do the following:
A. Foster the value, development, participation, and support of the arts.
B. Provide recommendations and advice to the council, the City Manager, and the Department of Convention and Cultural Services on all matters concerning the arts, including the cultural arts awards grant program, cultural economy grant program, art in public places program, film program, and the city’s cultural amenities.
C. Provide recommendations and advice to the council, the City Manager, and the Department of Convention and Cultural Services on the allocation of funds in support of the arts, to establish firm and equitable standards for such allocations, and to evaluate those allocations annually.
D. Develop an awareness in the business community, in local government, and in the general public of the value of the arts and culture to the city.
E. Except for artwork given to or purchased by museums, to review and make recommendations upon all artwork to be acquired by the city either by purchase or gift.
F. Seek state, federal, or private funds in support of the arts on behalf of the city.
G. Act as a liaison between the city, local artists, cultural groups, and the community at large.
H. Develop an awareness of the needs of artists and the community, and regularly update and evaluate progress against Creative Edge: Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Plan, dated June 2018, or as subsequently amended, for the growth of the arts in Sacramento. The commission shall submit an annual written report to council about such progress.
I. Explore the future of the aesthetic quality of life in the community, with vision and imagination, and periodically report and give recommendations to the council.
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J. Advise on the fair distribution of arts in each council district and throughout the city’s neighborhoods.
K. Provide input to the council regarding policies, programs, and services to further the purposes of the commission.
L. Advise on the policies and processes where artwork is included in capital improvement programs and ensure that artists are involved as early as possible in the pre-design or design phases for each eligible construction project.
M. Advise on the guidelines and procedures for the arts in public places program, cultural economy grant program, cultural arts awards grant program, or other programs relating to the coordination, sponsorship, or support of art programs or the nature, selection, and placement of artwork.
N. Provide recognition and increased opportunities for artists through art in public places projects.
O. Advise on the quality, quantity, scope, and style of art in public places.
P. Provide input and advice on maintenance and curating standards for exhibits or artwork.
Q. Advise and assist the city in other activities as may be referred to it by the council.
2023 Highlights and Accomplishments
In 2023 the Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission held eleven (11) meetings.
Grants and Programs Review
Reviewed and made a recommendation approving the allocation for fiscal year 2023 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Arts and Culture Nonprofit Recovery Program grants to non-Cultural Arts Award (CAA) funded organizations in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,050,000 and the allocation of an additional $10,000 of non-ARPA funds to five organizations with annual budgets of less than $10,000. (3/13/23) Received a staff report and discussed matters regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Framework and Funding Priorities - proposed Youth Workforce Development and Arts Journalism Grant Program Models (4/10/23)
Recommended awarding 26 grants through the 2023-24 California Arts Council Capital Region Creative Corps Program in the not-to exceed amount of $3,957,000; and SACCEC 2023 Annual Report
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recommended the five grants that are in excess of $250,000 be forwarded to City Council for review (6/12/23)
Received and discussed a presentation on the inaugural offering of the Sacramento Creative Business Innovation Challenge and a proposal for 2024/25 activities; and recommended approval of moving forward with the proposal for 2024/25 (10/23/23) Recommended the allocation for the 2024-25 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Arts and Cultural Nonprofit Recovery Program grants to non-Cultural Arts Award (CAA) funded organizations in a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000; and the allocation of an additional $1,647.90 of non-ARPA funds to one organization with an annual budget of less than $10,000 (12/11/23)
Art in Public Places Review
Received an update on Del Rio Trail Phase 1 and Phase 2 Selected Artists (2/13/23) Received an oral report on Temporary Public Art Policy on public property (3/13/23) Discussed the proposed location and artists for Phase 1 of the Temporary Public Art Application (TPAA) pilot program review for a temporary mural to be located at the Southside Park Amphitheater and for a temporary mural to be located at the Water Reservoir located next to the UC Davis Medical Center (5/8/23) Reviewed and made recommendations approving Del Rio Trail Public Art Phase 2 Artist Proposals for Gathering Space installation contracts and wayfinding installations (8/14/23)
Reviewed and recommended approval of the Hanami Line Public Art contract with Reed Madden Designs for City Council review and consideration (9/11/23)
Policy Review and Recommendations
The Commission reviewed four (4) arts, culture, or creative economy policy items in 2023:
Received a presentation from Convention and Cultural Services Director Megan Van Voorhis and discussed the 2022 Sacramento Music Census results and opportunities and next steps regarding the arts and entertainment regulatory review (05/08/23) Reviewed and commented on the Public Review Draft of the Sacramento 2040 General Plan with particular focus on the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment section of the Land Use and Placemaking Element (6/12/23)
Reviewed a presentation from Convention and Cultural Services Director Megan Van Voorhis and discussed the results of the Sacramento Music Census and key findings from the Sacramento Arts & Culture Regulatory Review and Recommendations; and recommended the City Manager and City Council act on the findings of the Regulatory Review (10/23/23)
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Received a presentation from Convention and Cultural Services Director Megan Van Voorhis and discussed preliminary findings of an upcoming report commissioned by the Office of Arts & Culture on potential pathways for creative economy development in Sacramento (11/13/23)
Special Presentations
Heard a special presentation by Sacramento Poet Laureate Andru Defeye, who shared background and information for the mounting of Sacramento Poetry Day (10/23/23)
2023 Resulting Conclusions or Recommendations for Consideration
Recommended City Council review five Capital Region Creative Corps Program grants in excess of $250,000.
Recommended City Council approve Del Rio Trail Public Art Phase 2 Artist Proposals for Gathering Space installation contracts and wayfinding installations in amounts not to exceed $355,000.
Recommended City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the fabrication, installation, and purchase of artwork for the Hanami Line Public Art Project in an amount not to exceed $280,000. Recommended City Manager and City Council act on the findings of the Regulatory Review, resulting in City Council adopting a resolution approving a revised approach for funding creative businesses through the Arts and Creative Economy Program, splitting previous allocation of $1.75 million into an Experience Economy Focus Area ($1 million) and Creative Business Accelerator/Supports ($750,000).
2023 Commission Resources
In 2023 the Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission held eleven (11) meetings. The meeting durations were typically two (2) hours; in 2023, this added up to approximately 22 hours of meeting time.
Commissioners receive a stipend of $50 per meeting; in 2023, this totaled $4,900.00.
The estimated costs to staff meetings:
Department Staff $173/hour
City Clerk $179/hour
City Clerk Support Staff $76/hour
City Attorney $216/hour
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IT Support Staff $50/hour
Total $1,388.00 for 11 meetings in 2023 = $15,268.00.
Commissioner and staff time for meetings in 2023 cost a total of $20,168.00.
In addition to meeting time, it takes approximately eight (8) hours of Department Staff time and three (3) hours of City Attorney time to prepare and publish agendas for an estimated cost of $2,032.00 per meeting.
2024 Projects, Priorities, and Objectives for Consideration
SACCEC will explore opportunities for internal development, potentially including, but not limited to: the pursuit of professional development opportunities, clarification of commissioner roles and responsibilities, and reflections on current diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging efforts, as they relate to SACCEC work. SACCEC will explore opportunities for external development, potentially including, but not limited to: increased community engagement, learning and listening opportunities, and overall enhanced community relations.
SACCEC will continue to explore options available to influence the climate for creative vitality through the roles it plays, and within the context of the themes of cultural competence, community engagement, and valuing of creative capital. SACCEC will work in partnership with Office of Arts and Culture staff to provide a status report on the Creative Edge plan.
SACCEC will continue to examine the state of the nonprofit arts and cultural field from a holistic perspective, to provide future recommendations. SACCEC will begin to explore the intersection of arts and health, to provide future recommendations.
SACCEC will begin to explore the intersection of youth workforce development, to provide future recommendations.
SACCEC will continue monitoring progress related to arts and entertainment with the city of Sacramento.
Resources Required for 2024 Projects, Priorities, and Objectives
The SACCEC is likely to continue meeting roughly the same number of times in 2024 year as it did in 2023, so demands on Office of Arts and Culture staff and meeting support staff will be roughly the same in 2024. Community engagement activities by individual Commissioners may increase, resulting in additional convenings in community and/or virtual settings.