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CityCouncil | 2010-12-07 | 4 | The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Certificates of Appointment to Mr. Jasper, Mr. Delaney, Ms. Zazo, Ms. Khoo, Ms. McGuinness, Ms. Orbeta and Ms. Pond. (10-589) Recommendation to Accept the Annual Report for the Public Art Fund as Required by the Public Art Ordinance and Accept a Presentation on a Proposed Update to the Public Art Program. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Gilmore inquired how the existing ordinance applied to the Alameda Towne Center renovation; further inquired what has been learned. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded that she would look into the matter and report back to Council. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the developer did a lot of work [at Alameda Towne Center]; inquired whether the work was done in conjunction with the City or was part of the development and vision plan. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded the developer thought that providing public art is important to urban development; continued the presentation. Mayor Johnson stated the developer did an excellent job with public art and went beyond what is required; that she would like to see stand-alone public art; the definition of public art in the ordinance should be clarified. Councilmember Tam stated the community has a lot of deserving artists and art groups who thought the $73,476 [Public Art Fund balance] would be available for their operating costs; requested an explanation of the fund's restrictions and ordinance requirements. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated revenues and funds are to be used for: 1) the acquisition, commission, design, installation, improvement, and maintenance of public art; 2) the acquisition and improvement of real property for the purpose of displaying public art; or 3) other expenses associated with implementation of the Public Art Plan. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (10-590) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Alameda County for the Exclusive Provision of Advance Life Support and Ambulance Services by the City of Alameda Fire Department to the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 December 7, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-12-07.pdf |