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PublicArtCommission | 2005-09-28 | 3 | with making the interior circulation areas that of a neighborhood scale, not a large shopping center. He likened it to walking through a gallery or museum, not a plaza or square. Mr. Savinar concludes the presentation by explaining that his client is one of the most aggressive print collectors in the United States. The client wants the collection at South Shore to be family-oriented and appealing to the masses, but not watered down; however, he has rejected some pieces with "edge.' C Huston reiterated her desire for originality in the pieces. She went on to state that opportunities for innovation can be used in subtle ways through material and scale for instance. After the presentation, the PAC discusses South Shore further. A2CM Johnson stated that the $150,000 does not all go towards the public art piece. After the administrative and consultant fees, approximately $97,500 will be left for actual pieces. Mr. Savinar should consider that transportation and recognition plaques are included in the amount. CM Rosenberg stated that the Laursen work would most likely have a positive outcome after PAC review. CM Wolfe expressed his desire to see how the Laursen panels would be placed throughout the center. B. Update on Library Project - (Oral Report) Secretary Bailey stated that the PAC received documents in their July Agenda Packets that gave further background information on the ongoing library project. This includes a memo sent to the Mayor and City Council by Susan Hardie, retired Library Director. It explained the background of the Public Art process, including the approval process carried out by the PAAC on July 21, 2004. Secretary Bailey added that funding for Masayuki Nagase's eight medallions, Cadence of the Water, has been secured. The medallions have the highest priority, because they are required to be installed during construction. She also shared that an article had been featured in the Alameda Journal on Tuesday, July 26. It pictured Masayuki carving giant stone, similar to that which will be used for the library. C. Update on Bay Ship and Yacht - (Oral Report) Secretary Bailey explained that the Planning & Building Department received a letter from Cris Craft, Chief Engineer representing Bay Ship & Yacht, on August 5, 2005. He questioned whether the Public Art Ordinance applied to their project, since they are the tenants and their PAC Meeting 3 Minutes September 28, 2005 | PublicArtCommission/2005-09-28.pdf |