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ORDINANCE NO. 3393 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 2.25, 2.33, AND 2.53 TO REVISE THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS APPLICABLE TO THE CITY’S CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.
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SUMMARY
On September 13, 2016, the City Council unanimously approved the Chula Vista Cultural Arts Master Plan (Master Plan). Master Plan Goal 2, Strategy 4 (A) and (C) calls for the establishment of a qualified Cultural Arts Commission to be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) section 2.25.050 (E) and (H).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the Ordinance.
DISCUSSION
In 1990, the City Council seated the Cultural Arts Commission (Commission) to serve as a resource to advise and make recommendations on cultural arts citywide. The role of the Commission was to identify cultural arts needs and issues affecting the citizens of the City. A Commission that is comprised of citizens with specific experience and education in the arts and personal understanding of the issues and needs of the creative industry, or “Qualified Commission,” would further this purpose. A qualified Commission would provide further credibility to Chula Vista’s developing creative industry and would strengthen Chula Vista’s role in the arts locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Establishing qualification criteria for Commission appointments is an important first step in the implementation of the Cultural Arts Master Plan and further validates Chula Vista’s commitment to strengthen Chula Vista’s creative economy and Chula Vista as a cultural arts destination.
Proposed Amendments
There is great economic value in building upon and expanding cultural arts in Chula Vista. Chula Vista currently has a nine (9) member Commission with the purview to advise and make recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager on cultural arts issues affecting the citizens of the City. Each of the existing Commissioner’s are dedicated individuals that have a passion for the arts, several of which are artists themselves. The proposed amendments would help to ensure that as the strategies and initiatives of the Master Plan are implemented and, as Commission vacancies arise, that new appointees would have the qualifications necessary for Chula Vista to remain responsive to the dynamic nature of the creative industry.
For this reason, and to ensure that the various disciplines of cultural arts are represented on the Commission, it is proposed that a minimum of six (6) members be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of arts and culture, including but not limited to the performing arts, fine arts, culinary arts, media arts or related art. Table 1 summarizes the proposed municipal code amendments that would be required to implement the composition and appointment process, and to delete out of date references and information.
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Table 1 - Summary of Proposed Municipal Code Revisions
CONCLUSION
Taken together, the proposed amendments would be an invaluable tool in assisting the City in meeting the goals and objectives of the Master Plan. Therefore, staff recommends the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amendments.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The proposed amendments would support several of the Strategic Plan Goals, including; Strategy 2.2; to promote an environment for residents and businesses to prosper, Goal 5, Strategy 5; to encourage residents to engage in civic activities, and Strategy 5.2; to provide opportunities that enrich the community’s quality of life by ensuring that the Cultural Arts Commission is qualified to assist the City in transforming cultural arts into a sustainable industry and a catalyst to making Chula Vista a cultural arts destination. In addition, the proposed amendments meet Chula Vista Cultural Arts Master Plan Goal 2, Strategy 4 (A) and (C).
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There are no current year costs associated with the proposed amendments as the proposed qualification criteria would be implemented upon Commission vacancies,
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
No ongoing direct fiscal impacts are anticipated as part of the proposed amendments.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Amended CVMC Chapter 2.33 with strikeout underline text
2. Proposed Amended CVMC Section 2.25.050 to add Cultural Arts Commission
3. Proposed Amended CVMC Section 2.53.030 to add Cultural Arts Commission
Staff Contact: Lynnette Tessitore; Cultural Arts Manager