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CAC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Review of a Cultural Affairs Commission Biannual Written Report to the City Council, including Accomplishments During the Period January through June 2026, and an Update on the Upcoming July to December 2026 Plans; and (2) Authorization of Transmittal of the Report to the City Council.
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Meeting Date: July 28, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Sally Unsworth / City Manager - Office of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs Commission (07/23/2026)
Department Approval: N/A
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) (1) review and discuss a draft written report to the City Council, including activities from January 2026 through June 2026, and proposed activity and upcoming agenda items for July 2026 through December 2026 and (2) authorize transmittal of the report to the City Council.
BACKGROUND
City Council Policy 3002, City Commissions, Boards and Committees; Appointed Representatives to Outside Agencies and Boards (CBC Policy), Section VI (page 8), states (in part): “Periodically, but no less than biannually, each CBC shall submit to the City Council a written report on their respective activities.” (See Attachment #1 CBC Policy) To prepare for this requirement, the City Clerk’s Office has directed staff to place this item on the agendas of all CBCs in June or July 2026. All CBC reports must utilize the provided template and are due to the City Clerk’s office no later than July 27, 2026. Reports from all CBCs will be compiled and presented as part of the August 10, 2026, City Council agenda.
DISCUSSION
Staff have prepared a draft summary report of accomplishments and actions that the CAC (and its subcommittees) has taken from January 1 to June 30, 2026, and a draft summary of activities and agenda items planned for July 1 to December 31, 2026. (See Attachment #2) The report format is based on the template provided by the City Clerk. The report focuses on the work of the CAC and does not include the work plan of Cultural Affairs staff.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
None
ATTACHMENTS
1. ATT_CC Policy 3002 Commissions, Boards and Committees…2023
2. ATT_Cultural Affairs Commission Draft of Biannual Report July 2026
MOTIONS
That the Cultural Affairs Commission:
1. Approve the Biannual Report of Activities; and
2. Authorize transmittal to the City Council.