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CAC - (1) Presentation on the General Plan Update Including Areas Pertaining to Cultural Affairs; and, (2) Discussion and Provide Comments as Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: August 18, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Christine Byers / Administrative Services - Cultural Affairs
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs (08/13/20)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Assistant City Manager (08/13/20)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Cultural Affairs Commission (1) receive a presentation on the General Plan Update, including those elements pertaining to Cultural Affairs; and, (2) discuss and provide comments as appropriate.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
A General Plan serves as a city's primary guide for land use and development decisions and is a key tool for shaping and improving the quality of life for residents and businesses. Culver City's existing General Plan contains nine topics, or "elements," updated between 1968 and 2014. The existing General Plan does not have a Cultural Element, but has several related policies in the Land Use and Open Space Elements.
The General Plan Update (GPU) is an approximately $2 million multi-year effort. This will be the first time all elements are updated at the same time, aligning the entire Culver City General Plan with today's and tomorrow's community conditions and needs. It will also be an opportunity to incorporate two areas under the purview of Cultural Affairs into the General Plan: Arts, Culture & Creative Economy and Historic Preservation. The updated General Plan will include a standalone Cultural Element.
In preparation of the GPU, the City created an Advance Plan...
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