Costa Mesa Municipal Code Ch. IV Arts Commission

There is hereby established as a part of the government of the city, an arts commission, which shall:

(a) Consider and provide advice regarding matters that may be referred to it by the city council, the city manager, the director of parks and community services, or the director of public works;

(b) By its own motion, conduct studies and investigations and hold public hearings as it may deem necessary for the formulation of policies, plans, and procedures relating to arts, or to determine the wisdom and efficacy of such policies, plans and procedures, or to determine an action plan to pursue in implementing the city's arts and culture master plan and report its findings and recommendations to the city council, the city manager, the director of parks and community services, and/or the director of public works;

(c) Recommend to the city council approval of concept plans for development and/or modification of arts programming, policies and services;

(d) Solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies concerned with the arts, in the city;

(e) Set the fees to be charged to participants in arts programs and classes in accordance with the guidelines adopted by the city council;

(f) In its discretion, review the annual budget as presented to the city council and advise it on the current operational needs and long-range plans for arts opportunities;

(g) On behalf of the city, actively encourage programs for the cultural and artistic enrichment of the community;

(h) Solicit partnerships with senior organizations which share the common goal to serve Costa Mesa's senior population relating to arts; and

(i) Seek out and recommend to the city council, city manager or director of parks and community services possible public and private funding opportunities available to implement new or enhance existing arts programs and services.

(Ord. No. 22-06, § 1, 7-19-22)

The commission shall operate under the following rules and regulations:

(a) Chairperson, vice-chairperson. The election of the chairperson will precede that of the vice-chairperson nominations. Elections of officers shall take place annually to coincide as closely as possible with the appointment terms of the commissioners. The commission, in event of a vacancy in either office, shall elect one of its members for the unexpired term.

(b) Meetings. The commission shall meet at City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, on the times and dates set forth by resolution of the city council. in the event the regular meeting day falls on a holiday, the regular meeting shall be held on the next business day. A regular or adjourned meeting may be adjourned to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment. Special meetings may be called at any time by the chairperson, or in the absence of the chairperson, by the vice-chairperson, by the city manager, the mayor, or by the majority of the members of the commission, by notice delivered to each available member of the commission, at least 24 hours previous to the meeting. A regularly scheduled meeting may be canceled or rescheduled by a majority vote of the commission, with proper notice as required by law.

(c) Quorum. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No action shall be taken by the commission unless it is concurred in and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members present. The powers conferred to the commission shall be exercised by motion of resolution and recorded in the minutes. Upon request of any member of the commission a roll call of the vote shall be conducted, and the results thereof recorded in the minutes.

(d) Secretary. The secretary shall be designated by the director of parks and community services. The secretary shall record the minutes of the commission and shall maintain the records of its proceedings and transactions.

(Ord. No. 22-06, § 1, 7-19-22)

(a) All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public.

(b) Matters brought before the commission by the public, director of parks and community services, or their designee, shall be considered by the commission and it shall report its actions, findings and recommendations to the city council, the city manager, or the director of parks and community services.

(Ord. No. 22-06, § 1, 7-19-22)

(a) Commission. The arts commission shall consist of seven members.

(b) Appointment and removal of commissioners. Each council member elected by district shall appoint a Commission member who may or may not be a resident of his or her district, or of the city, subject to approval by a majority vote of the entire city council. The mayor shall appoint a commission member, subject to approval by a majority vote of the entire city council. Commission members appointed shall be for a term of four years, except as otherwise provided in this section. The commissioner appointed by the mayor shall be for a two year term, except as otherwise provided in this section. Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the city council. A member may be removed prior to the expiration of his or her term by a majority vote of the entire city council. Additional details for the appointment procedures and member qualifications, terms and compensation may be set by city council policy. For the initial appointments only, members appointed by the representatives of the first, second and sixth districts shall initially serve a two year term.

(c) Residency in the city. Residency in the city shall not be required of all members of the commission, provided that at least four of the commissioners shall be residents of the city and all members of the commission shall be in the business of or regularly engaged in the practice of the arts in the judgment of the appointing council member and council.

(d) Term. The term of each commission member shall expire on the date on which the second regular meeting in January is held immediately following expiration of the term of the council member or mayor who appointed that member, or until he or she is reappointed or replaced.

(Ord. No. 22-06, § 1, 7-1922)