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City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Date: November 21, 2022 Agenda Number: 12.a. Agenda Section: PUBLIC HEARINGS File Number: 22-613 File Type: Staff Report Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance and Public Hearing to Merge the Arts Commission and Library Historical Commission, Create a Newly Formed Arts, Culture & Library Commission, and Transfer Jurisdiction for Any Action Pertaining to an Existing or Proposed City Landmark, Merit Resource, or Historic Resource to the Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Adjustments SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Consistent with the City Council Rules Committee’s recommendation, staff presents for the City Council’s review and adoption the attached ordinance that would effectuate the necessary legal and procedural actions for a merger of the existing Arts Commission and Library-Historical Commission, thereby creating a newly formed Arts, Culture & Library Commission. This action would also transfer the jurisdiction for any action pertaining to an existing or proposed City landmark, merit resource or historic district contributor or other related elements currently administered by the Library-Historical Commission to the Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Adjustments (PC/BZA). Adoption of the proposed ordinance would not only result in measurable efficiency and cost-savings but would also significantly expand the level of resources and funding opportunities dedicated to expanding the arts in the San Leandro community. BACKGROUND According to its codified mission, the Library-Historical Commission’s purpose is to: make recommendations to the City Council regarding policies for the use and improvement of City libraries, recommend policies and programs for preservation and restoration of important historical sites and items within the City, and serve as the liaison between the City Council, citizens, and organizations with an interest in the City's library and historical activities. The Commission is comprised of 1 member representing each district and 1 at large member; in addition, there is 1 Youth Member. According to its codified mission, the Arts Commission’s purpose is to: make recommendations to the City Council regarding policies related to the development, promotion and placement of visual and performing arts that is of the highest quality, visually stimulating, of enduring value and will culturally enrich the San Leandro community; work cooperatively with public and privates agencies to increase opportunity and awareness of and procure space for public art; and make recommendations to the City Council on the acceptance of donations and submission of art and other matters of arts and culture in the community. The Commission is comprised of 1 member representing each district and 3 at large members. Page 1 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/17/2022