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HomeMy WebLinkAbout50A - ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSIONREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 2, 2013 TITLE: AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE TO CREATE AN ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION 'CITY MAN ER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: NNOS e ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1s` Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Amend Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding a new Division 5, Establishing an Arts and Culture Commission. DISCUSSION The City Council directed staff at the November 18, 2013 Work Study Session to prepare an ordinance to create an Arts and Culture Commission, continue reviewing existing and past Santa Ana arts and culture efforts in order to benefit from those perspectives, explore different arts and culture commission models, and establish organizational structural steps to ensure the new Commission will be sustainable and be in alignment with the new directions identified by the current Strategic Planning efforts. The concept of the establishment of an Arts and Culture Commission was initiated by the Parks, Recreation, Education, and Youth (PREY) Council Committee at their October 28 meeting. The new ordinance creates a seven member Arts and Culture Commission that will meet monthly and advise the City Manager and the City Council and make recommendations in matters of art and cultural activities in Santa Ana. The Commission will coordinate with the private sector and public agencies in promoting arts and cultural excellence as a tool for the encouragement of economic development, business relocation and tourism. The Commission will champion activities, which celebrate the City and its unique cultural heritage, including the establishment of a Sister Cities Program. Members of the Arts and Culture Commission will be appointed by the City Council in accordance to Article IX of the Charter that defines appointments, removals, and vacancies. Arts and Culture Commissioners will serve as volunteers. The City Charter does not require that Commissioners be compensated. To prepare for this Council action consideration, staff met with various artists, art and cultural organizations, and citizens to solicit their feedback and perspective on this proposed Arts and Culture Commission. Information on different Arts and Culture Commission approaches in different cities was also reviewed. Shown as Exhibits 1, 2, and 3 is the presentation, the ordinance amendment, and a summary of staff's outreach efforts and research findings. 50A -1 Adopt Ordinance to Create Arts and Culture Commission December 2, 2013 Page 2 The staffing for the Arts and Culture Commission will be accomplished with existing budgeted resources. For example, two full time Senior Management Assistants will be added to the City Manager's Office and recruitment were posted on November 20. Arts and Culture has been identified within the top five priority focus areas for the City in the recent Strategic Planning efforts. The development of the nomination applications for City Council appointment consideration will begin in December and will be made available to the public in January. The recruitment process for nominee consideration will take place in February and March with an expected completion of the appointment of the Arts and Culture Commission Members in April. FISCAL IMPACT The funding for the full time staff member that will support the Arts and Culture Commission is in the FY 13 -14 approved budget. 2""�Iva Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Rec. and Com. Svcs. Agency APPROVED AS TO FUDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Management Services Agency Exhibits: 1. Arts and Culture Commission Presentation 2. Ordinance Amendment Creating Arts and Culture Commission 3. Summary of Arts and Culture Commission Findings 50A -2 � j Santa Ana New Direction KEY PRIORITY FOCUS FOR THE CITY Exhibit I y 1 J N Art and Culture is the soul of the city and is a positive force in the local economy "If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him" John F. Kennedy. "Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures." Cesar Chavez .. I M 6 Complete Commissioner Appointments by April Application Process begins in January 50A -5 41A SRC 11/25/13 ORDINANCE NO. NS -XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW DIVISION 5, ESTABLISHING AN ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. A new Division 5 of Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby established to read as follows: Division 5. Arts and Culture Commission Sec. 2-550. Establishment. There shall be created, constituted and established a Santa Ana Arts and Culture Commission. Sec. 2-551. Members. The arts and culture commission shall consist of seven (7) members. Members of the commission should be persons who are concerned about arts and cultural issues in the City of Santa Ana and should be persons who have professional expertise or substantial volunteer involvement in the following areas: Visual, performing or literary arts; Architecture, design or urban planning; Education; History; Science; or Arts and cultural institution management. The commissioners shall be subject to appointment and removal and shall serve terms in accordance with section 901 of the Charter of the City of Santa Ana. Sec. 2-552. Meetings. The arts and culture commission shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month at dates and times specifically set out and established in the rules of the commission. Sec. 2 -552.5 Duties of the city manager. It shall be the duty of the city manager or his or her designee to provide staff support to the arts and culture commission and provide data, materials and resources which can be of assistance to the deliberations of the commission and shall advise and recommend to the commission on all technical matters. FYN bit 2. Ordinance No. NS -XXX 50A -7 Page 1 of 3 Sec. 2. -553. Powers and duties. The arts and culture commission shall have the following powers and duties: (a) The commission shall act as an advisory body to the City Manager and the City Council and make recommendations regarding but not limited to: (1) Policies, priorities and plans for the development and improvement of arts and cultural activities in Santa Ana, and, in conjunction with other appropriate agencies, in the greater Santa Ana area. (2) Coordinating with the private sector and other governmental agencies in promoting arts and cultural excellence as a tool for the encouragement of economic development, business relocation and tourism. (3) Organizing and promoting activities which celebrate the City and its unique cultural heritage. (4) Allocation and budgeting of funds for arts and cultural funding. (5) Payments for the design, execution and placement of public art projects, within established appropriations for the art projects. (6) Encouraging the use of local artists in City public art projects. (7) Guidelines for accepting, selecting, purchasing, commissioning, placing and preserving art projects and other City art acquisitions, gifts or extended loans of art. (8) Make recommendations to the city council on deaccessioning of artworks, when necessary; (b) The commission shall also advocate for arts education, cultural diversity, the Sister Cities Program, and other initiatives that further the growth and sustainability of the arts and cultural community in Santa Ana area. (c) In addition, the Commission shall have such other powers and duties as may be appropriate in carrying out the purposes and goals of this Division and as set forth in reports or recommendations adopted by the City Council. (d) Consider matters referred to it by the City Manager or the City Council. SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Ordinance No. NS -XXX Page 2 of 3 50A -8 AYES: ADOPTED this day of Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers 2013. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney in CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the attached Ordinance No. NS -XXX to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on , and that said ordinance was published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana m • y Ordinance No. NS -XXX Page 3 of 3 50A -10 A i,i ftaw RA k p wtw NO Art and Culture Commission 1 2 Summary According to all providing feedback to staff on the proposed new Arts and Culture Commission, this is a needed action that is important to Santa Ana. The interview meetings with individuals and groups representing art and culture activities and programs began on November and will continue until the Commission is established and it has its first meeting. Business, artists, art professionals, cultural activists, and academic art specialist consistently commented that Santa Ana is a unique place that stands apart in the region and an ideal city for thriving and dynamic art and culture expressions. The City's rich history, diversity, architecture, location, and urban block grid system offers a setting that promises art and culture experience to blosom even further and reach noteworthy levels similarto the best art and culture towns in the nation. A Commission to provide leadership in art and culture is key according to most interviewed. Most commented that the Commission should represent all the arts and champion all cultures. Because this tall order, it was suggested by many for specialty advisory committees be established as needed to help the Commission navigate issues and projects that require a wider perspective and expert feedback. A common theme in all conversations was that arts and culture is good for business. Many thought that art and culture is a key reason folks, both residents and visitors, come together in Santa Ana to enjoy a creative environment that is inclusive and open for creative expression. Interviewees felt that policy affecting key components such as buildings, businesses, and housing is important in the cultivation of arts and culture in the community and good forthe local economy. The return on investment in arts and culture according to all interviewed will be great. All thoughtthat asthe Commission sets to its missiton to champion the arts and culture in town, that Santa Ana's art and culture history should be considered to best evaluate and supportthe current level of creative activity. Anchoring the Commission's perspective on this historical perspective will help setthe best course for developing a thriving future, vibrant in art and cultural performances and experessions. The Santa Ana canvas is rich with history, people, and architecture. This came out in all conversations with those interviewed. Coming up with creative ways to fund these activities was also an important theme that emerged during the outreach meetings. Affordable housing, grants for public art projects and grantsto support emerging artists was mentioned several times. Ongoing sustainable funding mechanisms to support art and culture activities in town is something many felt need to be established. All interviewed thought arts and culture needs to be a key priority area of focus. All believed that art and culture, while not in the category of basic core food, shelter, and safety needs, is what will make Santa Ana into a greater and greater city. All thought arts and culture, if nurtured in the right way, will contribute exponentiallyto the quality of life in Santa Ana. 50A -12 Art and Culture Commission 1 3 Reaching Out Staff began meeting with organizations and individuals connected to the art and culture activities in Santa Ana on November 8, 2013. The purpose of the outreach meetings is to solicit feedback on the concept of a new Santa Ana Commission focusing on the Arts and Culture. Who Met With So Far List of Folks that Provided Past, Current, and Future Perspectives • Casa Guanajuato • Don Cribb • Mike McGee • John Spiak • Centro Cultural • United Artists of Santa Ana • Ana Jimenez -Hami • Silvia Volcan • Sara Guerrero • ArtsOC • Board of Recreation and Parks • Dennis Lluy • GCS Clothing & Culture • Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition Noteworthy Suggestions Et Observations • All felt this was a very good thing for the City to do. All felt that Arts and Culture is very good for the local economy. • Most were very excited and supportive of the prospects of an Arts and Culture Commission • A few stated that the process of creating the Commission should be slowed down in orderto incorporate key perspectives of those that have been pioneering the arts and culture movement in the city Various comments were made stating that the Commission should make sure that attention Is placed on all the art forms, including the performing arts Santa Ana is a Cosmopolitan City was a theme that came out from these meetings • Several highlighted the importance forthe Commission to provide leadership in obtaining grants for art and culture activities and programs as key • Several thoughtthat Santa Ana is a leading city in the region that can authentically offer "Throwback' experience to the public and 50A -13 thatthis is very nourishing to the Arts and Culture movement in town • Manythoughtthat Santa Ana has an environmentthat offers urban core and street experience that is historical and edgy and conducive for creative inspiration • Some commented that it is importantto include Theater in the movement • Several commented that their should be Advisory Committees on specializations as needed to support and advise the new Commission • Many thought that creative mechanisms to help support and fund emerging artists should be established • All thought that public art should be a major emphasis for the Commission and that a transparent and inclusive processes should be development forthe production of this art • Several commented on the need to explore affordable housing opportunities for artists • Several thought it is important that the focus on Arts and Culture should not be limited tojustthe Downtown but should be spread throughout the entire city 041 U - • San Antonio's City Arts Agency • Balboa Park Cultural Partnership in San Diego • San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture • San Jose Arts Commission • Phoenix Arts and Culure Commission Santa Ana is One of A Kind With its demographic profile, density, central location, architecture, and immigrant experience, Santa Ana stands apart from other cities. The Santa Ana arts and culture path promises to continue heading toward an eclectic destination. 50A -14 Art and Culture Commission 1 4