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PlanningBoard | 2011-12-12 | 12 | Mr. Thomas stated that developers pay into a public art fund if it is written into the development agreements. Board member Burton stated that staff should reach out to a wide variety of the art community. He questioned whether the Public Art Commission should make investments into one gateway project or foster the arts in some creative way by supporting local artists that benefit the community. Board member Zuppan asked staff if they looked into public-private partnerships. She found that in nearly every meeting, especially with the business community there is strong support for gateway work. Laura Ajello, stated that option would be considered. President Ezzy Ashcraft, called for public comment. Jon Spangler, Alameda resident, stated that in 2008 he discovered former Mayor Beverly Johnson failed to appoint enough members to the Transportation Commission which did not create a quorum and he soon found out that the Public Art Commission had a lack of appointment. The consequence was lack of progress and discussion by a body that was literally non-existent. He trusts that this expenditure will help get things back on track. Carol Gottstein, Alameda resident, has friends who are artists and who would like to be more involved in this process, but they don't know how to do that. They don't realize that public art projects are presented before the Planning Board. Otherwise, they would have been here. She requested that the City provide more outreach to local artists so they can become more involved. Laura Ajello, responded that staff conducted out reach to art community and had a workshop last September. She explained that the artists wanted to identify more of their peers to get public comment. She also retains artists' contacts information and sends meeting notices and appeals for public comment to bring forth before the Board. Vice President Autorino asked about the $21,000 received from Perforce Software. Laura Ajello, stated the $21,000 from Perforce is a running tally from the inception of the public art program. From the last fiscal year, there were no expenditures and the only revenue received was from interest and Summer House's $7,500 in-lieu contribution. The others date back from 2003 so it's difficult to read this. Vice President Autorino stated that he understood this; he questioned whether the Board was comfortable enough to approve the study to the City Council. Laura Ajello, stated if you look at last year's report, included in the attachment to the Board this is a boilerplate report produced by finance and this format hasn't changed. Draft Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 13 December 12, 2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-12-12.pdf |