Attachment 1 -- Enabling ResolutionRESOLUTION 2016 -051
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION ENABLING RESOLUTION
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2009 -100
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos does hereby establish the terms
and conditions for appointment to and conduct of the Arts and Culture Commission. The
Commission is advisory to the Town Council and operates in the manner hereinafter prescribed.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Membership- Organization
a. The Commission shall consist of seven members. Membership composition shall
be six (6) adult voting members, whose terms of office shall be three (3) years
and until their successors are appointed by the Town Council, and one (1) Youth
Commissioner as a voting member, whose term of office shall be for one (1) year
with no limitations on reappointments. One (1) member of the Commission shall
be an arts professional, such as an artist, art historian, art administrator,
museum professional, or architect.
b. The terms of office of the respective members shall be staggered and overlapped
in such a manner that the terms of no more than three (3) of the members
expire each year.
c. The Commission shall annually designate a Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson.
d. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum of the Commission for the
purpose of transacting business. Any member shall have the right to present a
minority view to Council in reference to any report or recommendation the
Commission may take.
e. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, provided
that with advance budgetary approval of the Town Council, the actual and
necessary expenses (if any) incurred by the members in the conduct of Town
business shall be reimbursable pursuant to the provisions of the current
Administrative Policy.
f. The Commission shall establish a regular time and location for its meetings and
shall otherwise call and conduct its meetings in compliance with the provisions
of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54950 and following).
g. A record of all minutes and resolutions of the Commission shall be kept and shall
be a public record.
h. Residency and meeting attendance requirements will conform with all current
Town Resolutions and Policies.
2. Duties and Functions
a. The function of the Commission shall be to serve in an advisory capacity to the
Town Council regarding Town policies within its scope of expertise; specifically,
on the art, drama, music, and other creative activities of the community. With
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the prior approval of, and /or at the direction of, the Town Council or its
delegate, the Commission shall receive public input, evaluate options, and make
recommendations on policy issues including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Matters affecting the artistic and /or cultural life of the community; and
ii. Local visual and performing arts efforts; and
iii. Matters in the field of art, aesthetics, and beautification.
b. The Commission shall make recommendations to the Town Council concerning
public art, under the terms of the current Town Public Art Selection Policy and
Procedure.
c. The Commission shall perform other duties as assigned by the Town Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution 2009 -100 is hereby rescinded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 18`h day of October, 2016, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Marcia Jensen, Steve Leonardis, Marico Sayoc, Mayor Barbara Spector
NAYS: Rob Rennie
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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