This ordinance reestablishes the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee and extends deadlines for city departments to report on the district's cultural attributes. It also aims to propose strategies for acknowledging and preserving the district's cultural legacy.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reestablish the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee, extend the deadlines for the written reports and recommendations from City departments describing the cultural attributes of the African American Arts and Cultural District, and propose strategies to acknowledge and preserve the cultural legacy of the District.
How it got here
The legislation to reestablish the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee originated from the need to enhance cultural preservation efforts in the District.
The Mayor's Office was required to prepare a report on the culture, history, housing, and economic sustainability of the African American Arts and Cultural District, as established by Section 107.3(f) of the Administrative Code.
Supervisor Walton introduced the ordinance to reestablish the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee and extend deadlines for related reports.
The proposed ordinance was referred to the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development for review and comments.
The Rules Committee recommended the ordinance for passage, indicating support for the reestablishment of the advisory committee.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on its first reading, moving it closer to final approval.
The ordinance was finally passed by the Board of Supervisors, solidifying the reestablishment of the advisory committee.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, allowing it to take effect and reestablish the advisory committee.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record