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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/16/1999 - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 23, 1999, AMENDING ITEM NUMBER: 14 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: February 16, 1999 • FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Dave Siever SUBJECT: First Reading of Ordinance No. 23, 1999, Amending Section 2-203 of the City Code to Add a New Function of the Cultural Resources Board. RECOMMENDATION: The Cultural Resources Board and staff recommend adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Cultural Resources Board is requesting an amendment to Section 2-203 of the City Code to add an additional function. The Board has recommended this change to recognize a role for the Board in cooperating with community and citizen groups in promoting cultural development in Fort Collins. The proposed additional function is worded as follows: (5) To assist, advise and make recommendations to the Director of Cultural Services and Facilities and the City Council in cooperating on community projects with other civic organizations and with individuals interested in the city's cultural programs and facilities, in order to promote awareness and understanding of, and appreciation for,the value of cultural resources in the community. At its October 22, 1998, and January 27, 1999,meetings,the Cultural Resources Board considered a proposal to add an additional function to Section 2-203 of the City Code and recommended language substantially the same as stated above. - ORDINANCE NO. 23, 1999 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING SECTION 2-203 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY TO ADD A NEW FUNCTION OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD WHEREAS,the functions of the Cultural Resources Board of the City(the'Board")are set forth in Section 2-203 of the Code of the City; and WHEREAS,over the course of time the Board has become aware of the potential community benefits of Board efforts to assist in the development of opportunities for cooperation with other community organizations, groups, and individuals,in the promotion of awareness,understanding, and appreciation of cultural resources in Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, the functions of the Board as currently listed in the Code do not include the aforementioned role; and WHEREAS, at its meeting on October 22, 1998,the Board considered a proposal to add a provision to Section 2-203 for a Board role in developing opportunities for cooperative efforts to promote cultural awareness,and approved a recommendation that the Council amend Section 2-203 accordingly. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT . COLLINS that Section 2-203 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended to read as follows: See. 2-203. Functions. The board shall act as an advisory board and shall have the following functions: (1) To advise and make recommendations to the Museum Director and the City Council for their approval as to rules,regulations,policies,administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the Fort Collins Museum; (2) To advise and make recommendations to the director of Cultural Services and Facilities and the City Council for their approval as to rules, regulations,policies,administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the Lincoln Center and any other cultural facility constructed by the city; (3) To review proposals for funding from the Cultural Development and Programming Account,following established and published guidelines,and to submit recommendations regarding such proposals to the City Council to be approved by the Council by resolution.; (4) To advise and make recommendations to the City Manager regarding any . proposed revisions to the guidelines used by the Cultural Resources Board to make the funding recommendations referred to in subparagraph (3) above- (5) To as5st��ady,,rs�and make�recommendations toathe;DieotoroE�Cuultura1 Servie�°�nd�Facilihes,&nd the City�Counc �n 000peratucg,�n community Pro east sthbtlierctv�c;6r`gamzafiinsan43,144bMindtYal000Psfedtu,th`i city' tt tura ,pr" amN' " d faciii es^an ordO#o iomote awareness an undetanfl�ng�o �"wdag;�recraho; forthe�x�al��*,�ficuli esburcesinntt,� Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of February, A.D. 1999, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 1999. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 2nd day of March, A.D. 1999. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk October 22, 1998 Cultural Resources Board Minutes Jennifer Beccard asked if the Board felt that it should • be soliciting input from the Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding the proposed changes to the Fort Fund guidelines . It was the feeling of the Board that the input of the CVB was not necessary given the impact of the proposed changes but that they should keep the members of the CVB informed of the possible changes that might be taking place in the future . Ms. Beccard will contact Rita Greene, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau and inform her of the possible changes to the Fort Fund guidelines . VI . Museum staff retreat update - The staff of the Fort Collins Museum attended a retreat on Oct . 11 & 12 to discuss long term plans for the Museum. Jill Stilwell, Director of the Museum, will condense the notes from the. retreat and include a summarized copy in the Board' s packet for a future meeting. Some of the main items that the Museum staff discussed were a strategic plan for the Museum including an action plan, a new mission statement, fund-raising, and an advisory board for the Museum. It was suggested that perhaps at a future meeting an item could be included on the Board' s agenda to discuss in more detail the implementation of the Museum' s action plans. At the Board' s meeting on Nov. 5, Ms . Stilwell will also discuss what the needs are of the Museum in terms of an advisory Board. VII . New Performing Arts Center Update - On Nov. ? & 5, Staff, community members, and Board members will be meeting with Halsey North to begin discussions on fund-raising for the new Arts Center. «...,� VIII . Strategic Plan - change of City Code - Jennifer Beccard proposed adding a fourth paragraph to the City Code regarding the Board' s parameters . The proposed change to the City Code would add the following paragraph: To assist and advise the City in cooperating on initiatives, with other organizations, and with individuals interested in the City' s cultural programs and facilities and to promote awareness, understanding of, and appreciation for, the value of cultural resources in the community. Corrine Govan moved that the Board accept the proposed addition to the City Code. Fran Johnson seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. Staff will make the necessary arrangements to have these proposed changes put on the City Council ' s upcoming agenda for approval . IX. Review of past Fort Fund events The Board reviewed final reports that had been submitted by the following Fort Fund recipients : CSU Lagoon Concert Series Girl Scouts Crossroads Safehouse Opera Fort Collins CSU Outdoor Cafe Theatre Loveland Museum Ice Skating Club of Fort Collins X. Committee Reports - Lincoln Center Board - No report Ft. Collins Area Arts Council - Arts Bags were a success at the New West Fest . The Council will hand out Arts Bags again at First Night Fort Collins. Fort Collins Museum - Museum will hold a volunteer reception Thursday, Dec. 3 at 5 :30 p.m. All Board members are invited to attend. Convention and Visitors Bureau - Jennifer Beccard and Corinne Govan will attend the CVB' s Board meeting on Nov. 12 to discuss the Arts Alive initiative. Art In Public Places - There will be a dedication ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 4 :30 to 5 : 00 p.m. at the Lincoln Center to unveil a sculpture that will be placed at the Center in memory of Monica Joyce. XI . Other Business - Dave Reese, a Ph.D. student in Political Science at Colorado State University, introduced himself to the Board and let them know that he is available to consult with the Board on any special projects that they feel his education and experience might be of use. Mr. Reese may be in attendance at future meetings as an observer. The next regular . Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 :30 a.m. at Lincoln Center. XIII . Adjournment (9 :30 a.m. ) Respectfully submitted, Evan Hyatt Publicity Coordinator