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CityCouncil | 2016-10-04 | 16 | The Community Development Director responded that if the Council were to appropriate the funding for Jean Sweeny Park, the public process for the art would begin. Mayor Spencer inquired if there are any other Master Plans in the City which include public art that has not been funded, to which the Community Development Director responded only Jean Sweeny Park. Mayor Spencer inquired if public art was ever contemplated for any other park. The Community Development Director responded public art would be a great idea in a number of City parks, which could be a part of the $50,000 for capital art in the RFP. Mayor Spencer inquired if any other parks have public art; stated she is unaware of any public art at any other parks. The Community Development Director responded in the negative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the requirement for administrative costs could be reduced from 25% to 15%. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the cost is for the third party art providers, not the City's administrative expenses. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff reports to the PAC how much is being spent. The Community Development Director responded the annual report includes the costs spent on administrative expenses; stated the cost is not approved by the PAC. Mayor Spencer inquired if there is any preauthorization, to which the Community Development Director responded in the negative. The Acting City Manager stated the amount is in the budget. The Community Development Director stated the current budget includes $10,000. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there has to be a cap, to which the Community Development Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the cap can be eliminated. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. *** (16-504) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of continuing the meeting. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 4, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-10-04.pdf |