Cupertino Municipal Code Ch. 2.80 Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission of the City is established. The Arts and Culture Commission shall consist of five members, none of whom shall be officials or employees of the City, nor cohabit with as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of the Commission, the City Manager or the staff person(s) assigned to this Commission. At least three members shall be City of Cupertino residents. Members of the Arts and Culture Commission shall be appointed by the City Council. Membership will be drawn to represent the arts, citizens and business community on an approximately equal basis.

(Ord. 22-2241, § 2, 2022; Ord. 19-2182, § 1, (part), 2019; Ord. 18-2171, 2018; Ord. 1934, (part), 2004; Ord. 1466, (part), 1988; Ord. 1401, (part), 1987)

A. Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The term of office of the members of the Arts and Culture Commission shall be for four years and shall end on January 30th of the year their term is due to expire. No commissioner shall serve more than two consecutive terms, except that a commissioner may serve more than two consecutive terms if he or she has been appointed to the Commission to fill an unexpired term of less than two years.

B. The appointment, reappointment and rules governing incumbent members of the Commission are governed by the Resolution of the Cupertino City Council which governs advisory bodies.

(Ord. 22-2241, § 3, 2022; Ord. 18-2180, § 7 (part), 2018; Ord. 1974, § 2, 2006; Ord. 1705, (part), 1995; Ord. 1466, (part), 1988; Ord. 1401, (part), 1987)

Any appointee member may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council. If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of a term, it shall be filled by the City Council's appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.

(Ord. 1401, (part), 1987)

The Commission shall elect its chairperson and vice-chairperson from among its members and shall appoint a secretary. Terms of the chair and vice-chair shall be for one year. Upon approval of the City Council, the City Manager may appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the Commission.

(Ord. 2015, § 3, 2008; Ord. 1401, (part), 1987)

A. The Arts and Culture Commission shall establish a regular place of meeting and rules of conduct thereof and shall hold at least one regular meeting every other month.

B. A majority of the Arts and Culture Commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting the business of the Commission. (Ord. 22-2241, § 4, 2022; Ord. 1964, § 3, 2005; Ord. 1401, (part), 1987)

A majority vote is required to approve a recommendation on any matter that is presented to the Commission which requires a vote.

(Ord. 1401, (part), 1987)

The Commission shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and transactions and shall render such reports to the City Council as may be required. These records shall be filed with the City Clerk.

(Ord. 18-2180, § 7 (part), 2018; Ord. 1401, (part), 1987)

A. The powers and functions of the Arts and Culture Commission shall be to foster, encourage and assist the realization, preservation and advancement of arts and culture for the benefit of the citizens of Cupertino.

B. To fulfill their mission, the Commission may involve itself in the following activities:

1. Act as a catalyst for the promotion of arts and culture activities;

2. Keep current on potential arts and culture activities which would be available to the community;

3. Provide liaison between various arts and culture activities;

4. Provide a means for coordination for arts and culture groups or facilities which may exist within the community;

5. Maintain an inventory of facilities available for related arts and culture activities within the community;

6. Provide screening and/or review for arts and culture activities wishing to obtain city funds or utilize public facilities;

7. Provide information to the community relating to the arts;

8. Foster the development of public art within the community;

9. Be vigilant in exploring and advancing the range of arts and culture activities available to the community;

10. Enhance the interaction between arts and business;

11. Any other activity which may be deemed appropriate and necessary.

(Ord. 22-2241, § 5, 2022; Ord. 1401, (part), 1987)

Members of the Fine Arts Commission shall serve without compensation. Commissioners may be reimbursed for necessary expenses reasonably incurred by them while acting in their official capacity subject to the approval of the City Manager.

(Ord. 21-2234, Att. A (§ 2, part), 2021; Ord. 1401, (part), 1987)

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any powers of the City Council or City officers.

(Ord. 1401, (part), 1987)