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CAC - ACTION ITEM: 1) Receive Staff presentation regarding possible Communications & Outreach framework for Cultural Affairs Division 2026 - 2028 2) Provide feedback and recommendations to Staff
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Meeting Date: January 20, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Sally Unsworth / City Manager - Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs Commission (01/16/26)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (01/15/26)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) 1) receive a staff presentation regarding a possible Communications & Outreach framework for the Cultural Affairs Division for 2026 - 2028; and 2) provide feedback and recommendations to Staff.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
Staff is proposing an initial framework to guide how the Division of Cultural Affairs communicates its work at the local, regional, and national level over the next three years. The intent is to elevate awareness of Culver City’s arts and cultural initiatives, highlight the advisory role and contributions of the Cultural Affairs Commission, and ensure the public has a clearer understanding of Cultural Affairs’ programs, planning efforts, and community impact.
This framework is intentionally a high-level discussion. It focuses on achievable communications tools, such as short articles, brief press releases, and milestone updates, that can be implemented periodically using the existing staff time resource. The framework also anticipates coordination with the Ad Hoc Communications & Outreach Subcommittee, when it is filled, and the City’s Communications and Public Information Manager to ensure alignment with Citywide communications practices.
Staff is seeking the Commission’s feedback on messaging priorities, audiences, and tone, as well as recommendations on how the Commission would like to be acknowledged and represented in future Cultural Affairs communications. Feedback from this discussion will inform the development of a more detailed and actionable communications plan for the Commission’s review.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Other than staff time, there is currently no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS
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MOTION
That the Cultural Affairs Commission:
Discuss and provide feedback and recommendations to Staff on developing an actionable framework for communications and outreach for the Division of Cultural Affairs.