HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 01-058RESOLUTION NO. 01-058
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
ESTABLISHING THE SARATOGA ARTS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2001 the Saratoga City Council voted to promote and
support an increase emphasis on the arts in Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Saratoga Arts Commission is now in order; and
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission shall consist of seven members, who shall be
residents of the City of Saratoga. Members of the Arts Commission shall be appointed by
Council. At least four members of the Commission shall be appointed to serve four-year
overlapping terms. Upon initial appointments the City Council shall designate the order of
terms. The term of office of the members of the Arts Commission shall be four years and
shall end on April 1, 2005. No Commissioner shall serve more than two consecutive terms,
except that a Commissioner that has been appointed by the Council to fill an unexpired term
may serve two terms following the expiration of the term to which he or.she was initially
appointed; and
WHEREAS, the Commission is an advisory agency to the City Council. The Arts
Commission is not authorized to set policy or give direction to City staff. The Commission
is authorized to investigate, review, and analyze issues and make recommendations to the
City Council.
WHEREAS, the Saratoga Arts Commission shall elect its Chairperson and
Vice-chairperson from among its members and shall appoint a secretary. Terms of the chair
and vice-chair shall be for one year and shall be completed on April 1; and
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission shall establish a regular time and location for its
meetings and shall otherwise call and conduct its meetings in compliance with the provisions
of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54952 and following) and abide by
State law. Meetings of the Commission shall be once monthly on a regular schedule to be
determined by the Commission. Study sessions and special meetings may be set by the
presiding officer. A majority of the Arts Commission shall constitute a quorum for the
purpose of transacting the business of the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Commission shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and
transactions and be kept and filed with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the powers of the Arts Commission shall be to foster, encourage, and
assist the realization, preservation, and advancement of the arts for the benefit of the citizens
of Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Arts Commission shall serve without compensation,
but all necessary expenses reasonably incurred by them while acting in their official duty
shall be paid by appropriate action by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby
establishes an Arts Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council shall review the effectiveness
and progress of the Commission after one year of its operation.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Saratoga City Council at
a regular meeting held on the5th day of September 2001, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmember Stan Bogosian, Vice Mayor Nick Streit,
Mayor John Mehaffey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Evan Baker, Ann Waltonsmith