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(1) Discussion of a Draft Letter from the Cultural Affairs Commission to the City Manager Regarding Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Recommendations; and (2) If Desired, Authorization of Transmittal of the Correspondence to the City Manager.
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Meeting Date: March 17, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Sally Unsworth / City Manager, Office of Economic & Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs Commission (3/13/2026)
Department Approval: N/A
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) (1) discuss a draft letter from CAC to the City Manager regarding Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget recommendations; and (2) if desired, authorize the transmittal of the correspondence to the City Manager.
BACKGROUND
At their February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting, the CAC briefly discussed the upcoming budget process and timeline and requested that this agenda item be added to a future meeting. Chair Ehsaan Mesghali drafted the attached letter, in consultation with staff, for consideration and discussion by CAC members. The primary purpose of the letter is to recommend staffing structure for the Cultural Affairs Division.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The draft letter recommends a permanent staff position be added to the FY 2026-2027 City General Fund Budget.
ATTACHMENTS
1. ATT_Draft Letter from CAC to City Manager
Recommended Action
MOTION
That the Cultural Affairs Commission:
1. Discuss the draft letter regarding Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget recommendations, make changes or suggestions if any; and,
2. If desired, authorization of transmittal of the correspondence to the City Manager.