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CityCouncil | 2016-10-18 | 4 | Vice Mayor Matarrese stated when there was a vote in 2006, he understood the money would be distributed by the PAC; in the two years he has been on Council, not one recommendation has come from PAC on how to distribute the funds; the original intent of the ordinance was derailed; he wants to hear from the PAC on what to do with the money. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to hear from the PAC; it is not staff's role to decide where the $100,000 should be disbursed; the process needs to be transparent; the decision is not Council's to make without hearing from the PAC; there is an entire City that is worthy of the placement of public art; the PAC should craft an RFP process; the requirement that public art must be maritime or historically themed should be removed; there needs to be a clear idea of the allowable amount of administrative fees. Councilmember Daysog stated the challenge is that Jean Sweeney Park is a monumental project; the public needs to be involved and give input to the PAC; the PAC needs to be more involved; the PAC should work with the public to identify the elements everyone wants to celebrate. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there will be two votes: one on the budget allocation and one on the ordinance. Mayor Spencer responded in the affirmative; stated she has not heard from all Councilmembers yet. Councilmember Oddie stated expanding the non-profit organizations is a good idea; he would like to find a way to preserve the culture for future generations to enjoy; he agrees with the lower cap on administrative costs; spending PAC funds on maintenance and repairs is not a good idea; there is an obligation to preserve the maritime history through art; the City made a commitment to Jean Sweeney Park and the money should go to the park; there should be an RFP process for any artist that would like to put public art at Jean Sweeney Park. Mayor Spencer stated that she would prefer to have a decision tonight; money has been sitting for years; she wishes the matter had gone through the PAC. The Community Development Director stated the matter went to the PAC on February 18, 2015, then to the Planning Board, then to Council; PAC has reviewed the ordinance, but has not reviewed the RFP process. Mayor Spencer inquired if the Jean Sweeney Park allocation went through the PAC, to which the Community Development Director responded in the negative; stated the allocation of funds did not go through any other advisory body, it came directly to the Council. Continued October 4, 2016 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 18, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-10-18.pdf |