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2002-090-Adopting The Arts Master Plan.RESOLUTION N0.2002 - 90 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING THE .ARTS COMMISSION MASTER PLA1V WHEREAS, the Town Council adopted an Arts Commission Master Plan in 1991, and . adopted revisions to that Plan in 1993 and 1996,; and WHEREAS, the .Arts Commission Master Plan identifies the Commission's :goal to encourage the understanding, development, and appreciation of creative arts activities in the Town of Los Gatos; and WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to replace the 1996 Master Plan with a revised version which resulted .from the Arts Commission's review of its Plan, and which reflects the changing needs of the community, NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Resolution 1996-156, "Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Adopting the Arts Commission Master Plan," is .hereby .rescinded. 2. The attached Arts Commission Master Plan is hereby adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 17th day of June, .2002, by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: Steven Blanton, Sandy Decker, Steve Glickman, Joe Pirzynski, Mayor Randy Attaway. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF OS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK OF TIE TOWN OF L S GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA Exhibit A ARTS CO1Vg1VIISSION MA`ST~R PLAN (draft of April 10, 2002) Mission Statement: The Arts Commission encourages the understanding, development, and appreciation of creative arts activities in the Town of Los Gatos. Its purpose is to enrich people's .lives through the arts and enhance a strong sense of community. The Arts Commission is advisory to the Town Council on arts programs and plans, and coordinates Council-approved arts activities. Goals, Objectives, Activities: L The Town of Los Gatos Strategic Plan and the Town of Los Gatos General Plan act as goal- setting documents for all Town activities. Through its projects, the Arts Commission shall act to implement the following goals from these documents: A. Maintain Town's Unique Character and Appearance. {Strategic Plan Goal 1) B. The Town should protect and promote its cultural resources. These resources include theaters, museums; art galleries, and public art. (General Plan Issue 3) C. The Town should attract and encourage the performing arts in Los Gatos. This would include live theater, music, :and dance. (General Plan Issue 4) II. The .Arts Commission :Master .Plan, as approved by the Town Council, guides the work of the Arts Commission. The Arts Commission shall: A. Review the Master .Plan annually. B. Encourage public input in the review process. C. Develop a schedule of projects, identifying priorities and time frames for completion. D. Submit the revised Plan and schedule of projects to the Town Council for consideration. III. The Arts Commission encourages community involvement in arts programs and projects. The Arts Commission members individually.and/or collectively shall: A. Actively participate in the implementation of the Master Plan. B. Encourage and support collaborative art. efforts within the community. C. Promote Arts Commission projects and activities throughout the community as appropriate. D. Cooperate with other Town Commissions and community organizations to implement projects and programs which serve the Town. E. Complete site visits to those arts, cultural, and/or educational agencies receiving Community Grant funding from the Town; report impressions and findings to Arts Commission. F. Participate in the annual Community Grant process; review applications submitted by local arts, .cultural, .and educational .agencies.; consider site visit reports when evaluating applications; prepare and present funding recommendations to Council. G. Encourage arts organizations and individuals to participate in the Town Community Grant Program. H. Recognize significant contributions to or achievement in the arts. IV. The Arts Commission shall develop an .annual plan and budget for each project for inclusion in the Town budget development process, in the spring of each year. Specifically, the Arts Commission shall: A. Review all prior year project expenditures. B. Consider the .funding needs of existing and .future projects, in ,keeping with the scope and intent of the projects. C. Develop appropriate revenue sources for all planned projects. D. Review fundraising options and establish fundraising plans. which may .include one or more of the following: 1. Seek funds from grant agencies as appropriate.- 2. .Seek financial and in-kind support from the Town Council as appropriate. 3, Encourage groups and individuals. in the Town to support art projects through .monetary donation or volunteer effort. 4. Plan and sponsor .fundraising events or projects to support Arts Commission projects and programs. 5. Submit fundraising. proposals to the Town Council for authorization. 6. Develop and maintain reserve .fund(s). V. The Arts Commission seeks to enrich the community through a variety of arts programs and activities. A. Public .Art. In compliance with the Town's Public Art .Selection Policy and Procedure, and with the goal of fulfilling Implementation Strategy 6, Goal 1, of the'Town of Los Gatos .Strategic Plan (Establish and implement public art program), the Arts Commission shall complete a variety of public .art projects, as follows: 1. Main Street Bridge Mural Project. Painted on the base of the Main .Street Bridge, the proposed 20'x75' mural will depict a landscape of the Santa Clara valley incorporating indigenous plant life and depicting Ohlone Indians. This project will also fulfill Implementation Strategy 12, Goal 1, of the Town of Los Gatos Strategic Plan (Install second public art piece along Los Gatos Creek Trail). 2. Civic Center Art Installation. In 2001, a competition for public art was held, and two pieces were selected for installation at the Civic Center. Both. pieces are large-.scale, made of metals and other media. They will be loaned to the Town by the respective :artists .for a period of up to two years. 3. Art in the Council Chambers. This program allows local artists, both youth and adult, to display their works in the Town Council Chambers. Works remain on display for up to approximately two months; six exhibits are held each year. 4. Town Plaza Parlc. Design of the Town Plaza Renovations project (Capital Project No. 01-07) includes considerations of a variety of design elements, including landscape architecture, history, and art. The Arts Commission will continue its involvement with the Plaza Working Group, as an advisory resource for art-related design elements. B. Performing Arts. With the goal of fulfilling. Goal HS.G.4.1 (To enrich the Town through the performing arts) of the Town of Los Gatos General Plan, the Arts Commission shall facilitate a variety of performing arts projects, as follows: 1. Music in the Plaza. This summer concert series, held in Town Plaza .Park, exposes residents to a variety of musical styles, and adds to the sense of local community. The Arts Commission produces the series. This project also fulfills Policy HS.P.4.1 (Continue to support Music in the Plaza) of the Town of Los Gatos General Plan. 2. Fourth of July Community Event. This event, first held in 2001, provides recreation, music, and dance activities to residents on Independence Day. Its goal is to promote a feeling of hometown community. Several local public and private groups, .including the Arts Commission, coordinate the event. This project also fulfills Implementing :Strategy HS.L4.1 (Study the feasibility of Town-..supported performing arts events) of the Town of Los Gatos General Plan. 3. Los Gatos Shalcespeaie in the Parlc. A collective of local private organizations plans a live performance series of Shakespeare plays in Oalc .Meadow Parlc in July 2002, An Arts Commission representative will .remain active in project planning and execution. This project also fulfills Policy HS.P.4.2 (Encourage public and private facilities to host performing arts events) of the Town of Los Gatos General Plan. 4. Los Gatos .Film Festival. This event, first held in 200'1, provides residents with a variety of film viewing and related activities. It is held at Oalc Meadow Park and the Los Gatos Cinemas. The Commission supports this event. This project also fulfills Policy HS.P.4.2 (Encourage public and private facilities to host performing arts events) of the Town of Los Gatos General Plan. N:ICSDWRT~Arts Commission Master Plan.wpd