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June 2, 2014 Page 1of 2 City of San Leandro Background and General Information on the Creation of an Arts andCulture Commission Background: At the direction of the Mayor and City Council the City of San Leandro hosted an Arts and Culture Town Hall on November 16th 2013. Members of the public participated in this interactive meeting that commenced with an overview of cultural amenities that currently exist in San Leandro. An interactive group discussion was facilitated to prioritize ideas for advancing artistic and cultural life in San Leandro. High Level of Interest: Develop an art clearinghouseor committee/commission to promote local events Promote a local art or film festival Expand food trucks to include music, dance, or the performing arts, etc. Provide a dedicated revenue stream for public art Moderate Level of Interest: Harness open studio spaces in the industrial areas Promote East 14th Street as an art corridor or “gourmet alley” Authorize changes to development code and fee structures to promote art Convert vacant retail spaces into art or music studios Lower Levels of Interest: “Activating” the Bay front Provide community members with a reason to “stay home” Workwith other public agencies to promote art Utilize social media and traditional media to promote art and culture Harness Arts sections of local media Recognition of Youth-involved activities Infuse art into public infrastructure such as park benches, bike racks, bus benches Expand the beautification and aesthetic appeal of bike lanes Promote temporary art displays such as chalk art Survey: City Commission Title AlamedaPublic Arts Commission BeniciaArts and Culture Commission BerkeleyCivic Arts Commission DublinHeritage and Cultural Arts Commission EmeryvillePublic Arts Committee LivermoreCommission for the Arts OaklandCultural Affairs Commission RichmondArts and Culture Commission