Chapter 2.47 — ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION

Editor's note— The title of Chapter 2.47 was renamed by Ord. 7013 § 1.

This chapter shall be known as the "arts and culture commission ordinance."

(Ord. 7013 § 2, 2005: Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)

The city recognizes the performing and fine arts as a profession, essential to human needs and which enhance the city's physical beauty, economic health and quality of life.

There is, therefore, created and established a commission of the city to be known as the "arts and culture commission," which shall act as a coordinator and catalyst bringing government, the arts community and public together for the cultural benefit of all.

Hereafter the "arts and culture commission" shall be called "commission."

(Ord. 7013 § 3, 2005: Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)

A.

The commission shall consist of 9 members, who shall be appointed as follows:

Each of the 7 councilmembers and the mayor shall nominate 1 member for a total of 8 members.

The mayor shall nominate the remaining 1 member from persons recommended by the 7 councilmembers.

All nominations are subject to ratification by the city council.

B.

Members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, and shall serve no more than 2 consecutive terms. A term of less than 1 year is not considered a full term. Terms expire on June 30th of the applicable years. A member shall continue in office for the term for which he/she was appointed or until his/her successor is appointed. No member who has served 2 consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment to the commission prior to the passage of a 2-year interval.

C.

If a member ceases to reside in the city prior to the expiration of a term, the member may complete the term only upon approval by the city council pursuant to Section 2.45.020.

D.

Any member of the commission may be removed by the city council at its pleasure.

(Ord. 6820 §§ 6, 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)

A.

All members shall be residents of the city; provided, however, that persons appointed by a councilmember need not reside in said councilmember's district.

B.

Members should have a broad and informed perspective of the arts along with a demonstrated knowledge and responsiveness to the existing arts community and community at large.

C.

Members shall represent a cross section of the city's age, multi-cultural, socio-economic, professional, artistic and volunteer diversity and have an appreciation for Pasadena's rich cultural tradition.

D.

Members shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in 1 of the following areas:

Arts and cultural organizations;

Arts education;

Arts patronage or volunteerism;

Professional artistry.

(Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 2, 8-2-2021)

A.

In the event a member has 3 consecutive unexcused absences from meetings of the commission, the city council may declare the office of such member vacant. The staff to the committee shall advise the administrative assistant to the mayor of any such member with 3 consecutive unexcused absences. The chair of the commission may excuse absences.

B.

Vacancies, whether scheduled or unscheduled, shall be filled, by the person who nominated the member to the vacant office, or by his/her successor, in the same manner as set forth in Section 2.47.030.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 3, 8-2-2021)

At the first meeting of the commission, and thereafter at its first meeting of each subsequent year, the members shall elect a chair and a vice chair. In the absence or incapacity of the chair and vice chair, the commission may designate a temporary chair.

(Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 4, 8-2-2021)

A.

The commission shall meet at least once a month and all its meetings shall be open to the public pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the commission.

B.

A quorum shall be a majority of the commission seats filled by the city council. A seat is deemed to be filled after a nominee has been sworn in by the city clerk. No action of the commission shall be valid without the affirmative vote of at least 3 members.

C.

The commission shall keep a record, which shall be available for public inspection, of all of its resolutions, proceedings, and other actions.

(Ord. 6820 § 7, 2000; Ord. 6675 § 1 (part), 1996; Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)

The commission shall adopt and amend, by the affirmative vote of 5 members, rules and regulations for the conduct of the commission's business consistent with this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the city council and shall not become effective until approved and ordered filed by the council.

(Ord. 6820 § 8, 2000: Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)

The commission shall submit an annual report and workplan to the city council no later than September 1st of each year. Attendance records of members shall be included as part of the annual report.

(Ord. 6930 § 2, 2003: Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)

Members of the commission shall be required to file annual statements of economic interest pursuant to the city's conflict of interest code.

(Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)

A.

The commission shall advise the city council on matters pertaining to the city's arts and cultural program which shall:

Foster public and private partnerships for providing arts and cultural programs for the youth of Pasadena;

Promote access for the public to the highest quality arts opportunities possible;

Promote the work of artists and arts groups and celebrate the city for its ethnic diversity, creativity and its leadership in arts and culture;

Provide grants-in-aid to individual and group artists, cultural groups and arts organizations;

Encourage the provision of cultural and artistic facilities and features in public and commercial construction.

B.

The commission shall appoint highly qualified peer panels for specific time periods to:

Select public art and art in public places;

Review and evaluate requests for funding;

Advise the commission on the allocation of funds from the cultural trust fund and other general fund revenues appropriated to the arts.

C.

The commission shall, from time to time, make recommendations to the city council on the selection of professional management firms to administer the city's arts and cultural program.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6265 § 1 (part), 1988)