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PublicArtCommission | 2020-08-17 | 2 | Minutes of the Public Art Commission Monday, August 17, 2020 increase the grant amount by $1,500 was made by Vice Chairperson Rush and seconded by Commissioner Farrell. Ayes: Chairperson Gillitt, Vice Chairperson Rush, Commissioners Van Cleef and Farrell. Nays: none. The motion carried 4-0. 5-B. 2020-8232 Consider and Provide Feedback on Proposed Amendments to the Public Art Ordinance Staff member Gehrke reviewed proposed amendments to the Public Art Ordinance, including: Allowing the Fund to be used for conservation and maintenance of public art. Requiring developers to declare their intention to install on-site artwork or contribute to the Fund prior to receiving planning approvals. Revising the language to clarify that the maintenance agreement shall be reflected in the conditions of approval and recorded against the property prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy. Revising the language to allow grants for $2,000 and lower to go to profit as well as nonprofit businesses. Specifying that City Council approval is needed only for Fund expenditures that exceed the purchase authority of the City Manager. Staff member Gehrke also provided research and recommendations on discussion topics requested by the PAC at a previous meeting: Dedicating a portion of the Fund exclusively to maintenance and conservation. Requiring different program contributions for residential and commercial construction. Exploring the potential to use public art consultants to enhance the quality of on-site public art. Staff members Gehrke and Butler answered clarifying questions. Commissioners discussed proposed amendments and the requested research topics. Commissioner Farrell suggested including ARPD in the development of a Public Art map for Alameda, which could be created by a local graphic artist. Gehrke offered to provide follow up on the use of funds for art promotion as part of the PAC's work plan prioritization. Commissioners requested agendizing discussion of Fund contribution rates for in-lieu/on-site and commercial/residential. In summary, Commissioners supported staff recommendations, but requested clarification on Ordinance language regarding location changes during mid-approval process. No vote was taken. 2 | PublicArtCommission/2020-08-17.pdf |