Chapter 2.59
ARTS COMMISSION
Sections:
2.59.060 Chairperson--Removal of members.
2.59.010 Established.
An arts commission is established in order to review public art projects, develop public art projects and serve as a sounding board for arts related items to be presented to city council for approval. (Ord. 1930 §1(part), 2009).
2.59.020 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following definitions:
A. “Eligible capital improvement project” means any capital improvement paid for wholly or in part by funds appropriated by the city to construct or remodel any building, decorative or commemorative structure, parking facility, park, highway or arterial, road beautification, bridge or pedestrian overpass, beach restoration, sidewalk, bikeway, or above-grade utility. Specifically excluded from this definition are street resurfacing or below-grade utilities. Remodel shall include any projects that are purely maintenance or restoration in nature.
B. “Public art” includes original works of art in any medium created for placement in public places, or integrated projects where the artwork is a part of the underlying architecture, landscape design or site. (Ord. 1930 §1(part), 2009).
2.59.030 Membership.
A. The arts commission shall consist of seven members who shall be selected through an open public process and formally appointed by the mayor with approval of the city council. At least four members shall be residents within the city limits, and the fifth, sixth and seventh member may either be a resident of the city limits or shall meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) reside within the urban growth boundary of the city as established in the city’s comprehensive plan, (2) own and operate a business within the city limits, or have a close family member who owns and operates a business within city limits, (3) be a teacher for School District No. 6 working in the city limits, or (4) demonstrate an interest in the arts in the city of Central Point.
B. Members must maintain their membership requirements during the course of their terms to continue to hold office.
C. Members will be appointed for terms of three years. Three of the initial members shall be appointed for two-year terms to assure that all appointments do not expire at the same time. Terms will expire December 31st of each year.
D. The mayor may appoint one member of the city council to attend the arts commission and act as liaison to the city council.
E. For purposes of subsection A of this section, a “close family member” means a spouse, registered or unregistered domestic partner, parent, step-parent, or child or step-child of the applicant.
F. For purposes of subsection A of this section, a demonstrated interest in the arts in Central Point includes but is not limited to experience or interest with the arts such as professional artists or educators in the arts, prior volunteer work in the arts, and an expressed interest in the arts programs of the city of Central Point. (Ord. 2113 §1, 2024; Ord. 2107 §1, 2023; Ord. 1933 §1, 2010; Ord. 1930 §1(part), 2009).
2.59.040 Purpose.
A. The purpose of the arts commission is to review public art projects, review projects that are part of capital improvement projects, develop public art projects and serve as a sounding board for arts related items to be presented to city council for approval.
B. The arts commission shall be advisory to the city council on all matters affecting proposed public art projects as well as implementing and starting new public art projects in the city of Central Point. (Ord. 1930 §1(part), 2009).
2.59.050 Meetings.
A. Commission members shall adopt rules of procedure and review them every two years. If changes are made they will be presented to the city council for adoption by council resolution.
B. Regular meetings shall be held quarterly in February, May, August and November. Meetings may be added or cancelled by the commission chair or staff liaison.
C. All meetings shall be open to the public and advertised as required by law. (Ord. 1930 §1(part), 2009).
2.59.060 Chairperson--Removal of members.
A. The chairperson shall be appointed by the mayor at large for a term of one year starting the first meeting of each year. The chairperson shall be a voting member. The commission chair will have the responsibility of reporting to the city council on an annual basis. A vice chair will be chosen by the commission at the first meeting of each year.
B. Any member of the arts commission may be removed by the mayor, with the approval of the council for misconduct or nonperformance of duty. A member who is absent from three consecutive meetings without an approved absence from the chairperson is presumed to be in nonperformance of duty and may be replaced by the mayor and council. (Ord. 1930 §1(part), 2009).
2.59.070 Staff services.
The parks and recreation manager shall provide such staff and consultation services to the arts commission as shall be appropriate. A record shall be kept of commission’s proceedings. The official minutes of the commission shall be maintained in the city recorder’s office. (Ord. 1930 §1(part), 2009).
2.59.080 Compensation.
Arts commission members shall receive no compensation other than expenses as authorized by the city manager or mayor and council. (Ord. 1969 §1(part), 2013; Ord. 1930 §1(part), 2009).