To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3278-24, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 14, SECTIONS 2-9.1401, 2-9.1403, AND 2-9.1404, AND TITLE 10, CHAPTER 6, SECTIONS 10-6.02, 10-6.03 AND 10-6.08 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION, FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE WOULD AMEND THE NAME OF THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION TO THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 7, 2024, the City Council directed staff to move forward with changes to the City’s existing Boards and Commissions that would eliminate certain boards, consolidate and adjust the purview of select commissions, and create a means to cancel upcoming commission meetings for a lack of business.
The Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption would amend the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC) to change the name of the Public Art Commission to the Cultural Arts Commission and add the ability for the Commission to make recommendations to the Council related to performing arts events and programs, including, but not limited to, theater, music, film, fine art, literature, and poetry.
BACKGROUND
Currently, the Public Art Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council with duties that include advising on artworks that are identified through a gift, City purchase, or artist commission, that are displayed in any publicly owned property or right-of-way area including parks, City buildings and facilities, streets, medians, sidewalks, plazas, and in any other public location determined by the City Council. The Public Art Commission also stimulates community interest in public art, makes recommendations for public art guidelines and the acquisition of public art, as well as advises Council on the prioritization of proposed public art projects.
The proposed Ordinance retains the existing structure and responsibilities of the Public Art Commission, and adds the responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council related to performing arts events and programs, including, but not limited to, theater, music, film, fine art, literature, and poetry, and renames the body as the Cultural Arts Commission.
The proposed second reading and adoption of the Ordinance would memorialize the name change and additional responsibilities for the Cultural Arts Commission in the RBMC. The Public Art Commission has provided a letter of opposition to the proposed change, which is attached for Council consideration.
COORDINATION
This item was coordinated by the Community Services Department and the City Manager’s Office. The City Attorney’s Office prepared the Ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Ord - No. 3278-24, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Redondo Beach, California, Amending Title 2, Chapter 9, Article 14, Sections 2-9.1401, 2-9.1403, And 2-9.1404, And Title 10, Chapter 6, Sections 10-6.02, 10-6.03 And 10-6.08 Of The Redondo Beach Municipal Code Regarding the Public Art Commission
• Ord - No. 3278-24, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Redondo Beach, California, Amending Title 2, Chapter 9, Article 14, Sections 2-9.1401, 2-9.1403, And 2-9.1404, And Title 10, Chapter 6, Sections 10-6.02, 10-6.03 And 10-6.08 Of The Redondo Beach Municipal Code Regarding the Public Art Commission (Redlined)
• Letter - Public Art Commission Letter of Opposition, July 25, 2024
• Administrative Report - City Council, May 7, 2024
• Administrative Report - City Council, September 17, 2024