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ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQoL) RECOMMENDATION 20250318-06 Date: March 18, 2025 Subject: Recommendation on the FY 2025-26 Budget AARC Additional Staffing for Performance Pavilion Motioned by: Drafted by: Hanna Huang (Chair) & AARC Workgroup Seconded By: AARC Additional Staffing for Performance Pavilion Description The Asian American Resource Center (AARC) facility within the Arts, Culture, Music, & Entertainment (ACME) Office’s Museums & Cultural Programs Division is currently in progress constructing an outdoor performance pavilion on their great lawn along with AARC/Rutherford stormwater improvements to Walnut Creek Trail that include 2 pedestrian bridges. There is an anticipated need for additional staffing to create and support event rentals, maintenance, and education programs related to the new additions. AARC Phase 2 Projects Update Recommendation The commission recommends the addition of the following positions to support the new AARC Performance Pavilion to plan for and support the added facility: 1. Public Event Supervisor - increased event rentals and special events in new space 2. Building & Grounds Lead - new building addition to the AARC grounds to maintain and keep up to performance and rental standards along with day-to-day upkeep of AARC outdoor space 3. Culture & Education Coordinator - education staff that have familiarity with outdoor performance spaces and equipment Department  Office of Arts, Culture, Music, & Entertainment (ACME) / Museums & Cultural Programs Division / AARC Alignment with Council Strategic Priorities Alignment with Council Strategic Priorities: Culture & Lifelong Learning: Quality, accessibility, and diversity of civic and cultural venues, events, programs, and resources; Vibrancy and sustainability of creative industry ecosystem; Quality of lifelong learning opportunities. Health & Environment: Accessibility to quality parks, trails, and recreational opportunities Government That Works for All: Condition of City facilities and technology; Public engagement and participation; Equity of City programs and resource allocation. Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: