2.23.010 Commission established.
A city arts commission in and for the city is established, with membership,
powers and duties as provided by the statutes of the state of California.
(Ord. 957 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 926 § 1 (part), 1978).
2.23.020 Membership.
The arts commission shall
consist of seven members. Only residents of the city shall be qualified
for membership. Four of the seven members shall be actively participating
in the arts. None shall hold any paid office or employment in the city
government.
(Ord. 1298 § 1, 1995: Ord. 1203 § 1, 1990: Ord. 957 § 1 (part), 1978:
Ord. 926 § 1 (part), 1978).
2.23.030 Powers and duties.
The arts commission shall have the power and duty to:
Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining
to artistic and aesthetic aspects of the city; Recommend to the city council the adoption of such ordinances, rules and
regulations as it may deem necessary for the administration and preservation
of fine arts, performing arts and aesthetic aspects of the community; Recommend to the city council the adoption of such ordinances, rules and
regulations as it may deem necessary for the administration and preservation
of fine arts, performing arts and aesthetic aspects of the community; Perform such other duties relating to the arts as the city council may
require.
(Ord. 957 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 926 § 1 (part) 1978).
2.23.040 Appointment Terms.
The members of the arts commission shall be appointed by the city council.
The members shall serve for a term of two years and until their respective
successors are appointed and qualified. They shall be subject to removal
by motion of the city council adopted by at least four affirmative votes. The initial appointments to the arts commission shall so classify themselves
by lot that the terms of three of the members shall expire on July 1, 1979,
three on July 1, 1980, and three on July 1, 1981.
(Ord. 1298 § 2, 1995; Ord. 957 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 926 § 1 (part), 1978).
2.23.050 Staff support.
The city manager shall appoint to the commission one or more staff members
who will act as liaison and who will not have a vote in commission matters.
One of the staff members will serve as the executive secretary of the commission
and will assist the commission secretary-treasurer as time permits.
(Ord. 957 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 926 § 1 (part), 1978).
2.23.060 Vacancies.
Vacancies resulting from any cause shall be filled by appointment by the
city council. The appointment shall be for an unexpired term. If a member
is absent from three consecutive regular meetings of the commission, unless
by permission expressed by the commission minutes, or ceases to be a resident
of the city, his or her office shall become vacant and shall be so declared
by the city council.
(Ord 957 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 926 § 1 (part), 1978).
2.23.070 Compensation.
Each of the members of the city arts commission shall receive compensation
as the city council shall from time to time determine and fix by resolution
or minute order.
(Ord. 1140 § 1, 1987: Ord. 957 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 926 § 1 (part), 1978).
2.23.080 Officers.
The officers of the arts commission shall be a chairman, vice-chairman,
and a secretary-treasurer. They shall be elected for a term of one year
at the first meeting after July 1st of each year and serve until their
successors are duly elected. The chairman shall preside at all meetings
of the commission, appoint all committees and their members, execute all
documents authorized by the commission, may serve as an ex officio member
of all committees, and generally perform all duties associated with the
office. The vice-chairman, in the absence of the chairman or his inability
to act, shall preside at all meetings and perform all other duties of the
chairman. The secretary-treasurer shall record minutes of all commission
meetings, keep a record of its business proceedings and financial transactions,
issue notice of all regular and special meetings and shall perform all
other duties as are generally associated with this office.
(Ord. 957 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 926 § 1 (part), 1978).
2.23.090 Meetings.
Regular meetings shall be held twice each month, the date and hour to be
set by the commission at the first meeting following July 1st. Special
meetings may be called at the direction of the chairman or at the request
of two members, for the transaction of business as stated in the call for
the meetings All scheduled and special meetings of the commission shall be publicly
announced, open to the public, and the proceedings of the same shall be
available to the public. The chairman may request the attendance at meetings
of any officer or employee of the city to assist the commission in its
deliberations in an advisory capacity. A quorum for transaction of business at any scheduled or special meetings
shall consist of a majority of members of the commission present in person.
An affirmative vote of a quorum of commissioners present shall be necessary
to approve any action before the commission. The chairman may vote on any
motion before the commission.
(Ord. 1298 § 3, 1995; Ord. 1203 § 2, 1990; Ord.
957 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 926 § 1 (part), 1978).
Arts Commission elected members:
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| Chair |
Les Thomas |
| Vice Chair |
Mike Tauber |
| Treasurer |
Nancy Beverage |
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Pat Kollenda
Linda Dietrich
Jan Sattler
Joan Corman Bloch
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| Alternate |
Dora Wexell |
Arts Coordinator
Siân Poeschl
Tel: (949) 497-0722
Fax: (949) 497-0771
The Arts Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday's
of every month at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room 'A' at City Hall.
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