HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 15433 (Public Art Program Implementation Agreement)RESOLUTION NO. 15433
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 WITH LOCAL EDITION
MARKETING, LLC TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC ART PROGRAM FUNDED BY A GRANT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL FOR THE DOWNTOWN SAN RAFAEL ARTS
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2017 the California Arts Commission (CAC) selected Downtown
San Rafael Arts District as one of fourteen State of California designated art districts for a five-
year certification; and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2023, the City of San Rafael, Art Works Downtown, San Rafael
Downtown Business Improvement District, Youth in Arts, California Film Institute, and Marin
Society of Artists submitted a recertification application and grant application for the Downtown
San Rafael Arts District as a California Cultural District; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 15199, authorizing
the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement in the amount of $671,429 with the California
Arts Council on behalf of the Downtown San Rafael Arts District; and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2024, the City entered into a grant amendment to expand the
grant scope and budget by $38,461, to a total of $709,890; and
WHEREAS, the Arts and Culture Element of the San Rafael General Plan contains
policies and programs to stimulate the local economy through arts, including Policy AC-1.5: Public
Art, and Program AC-1.8A: Arts District which directs the City to leverage the Downtown San
Rafael Arts District designation to encourage, promote, and support arts activities, attract visitors
and business patrons, promote equity and inclusivity, and create a more welcoming and exciting
downtown environment; and encourage multi-disciplinary art activities and events that showcase
local talent and provide opportunities for all residents to experience the arts; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Strategic Plan provides tactical
recommendations on business attraction and retention through place-making, including Action
Item 4.5: Coordinate with arts organizations to integrate arts programming with events and
economic development initiatives, building upon the Cultural Arts District designation; and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2025, City Council adopted the FY 2025-2028 Strategic Plan,
including Goal A.3.1 which directs the City to deliver placemaking elements through funded public
art projects in the Downtown San Rafael Art District and Goal A.1.3 to drive local economic activity
through promotion of destination tourism, enhancing special events, and optimizing city-owned
assets by leveraging targeted marketing initiatives; and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2025, the City Council approved the FY2025-26 Adopted Budget,
which includes appropriations of $250,000 within the City’s Grant Funds (283) to support the
recommended Professional Services Agreement; and
WHEREAS, City staff have identified qualified consultants, through a competitive process,
to support and implement a public art program that will meet key objectives stated in the California
Arts Council grant Scope of Work, including to raise visibility of the Downtown San Rafael Arts
District.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $250,000
between the City of San Rafael and Local Edition Marketing, LLC to develop and implement a
public art program funded by a grant from the California Arts Council for the Downtown San Rafael
Arts District.
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City
of San Rafael, held on Monday, the 23rd day of June, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Kertz & Mayor Kate
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Llorens Gulati & Hill
_____________________________
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk