Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Council to Consider Approval of the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission’s Proposal for an Arts District in the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission’s proposal for an Arts District in the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission’s (ACAC) recommended Arts District in the City of Merced.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by the ACAC, or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by the ACAC, or
3. Deny, or
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items, or
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2022-23 Council Goals and Priorities: Public Works & City Beautification
DISCUSSION
At the May 18, 2023, Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting, per City Council direction a subcommittee was formed to identify and recommend potential areas for up to three Arts Districts within the City of Merced.
At the Thursday, July 20,2023 Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting, the subcommittee recommendation for a proposed Arts District in the City of Merced. The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission adopted a motion recommending the potential arts district to Council.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No impact on City resources at this time.
ATTACHMENT
1. Presentation