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95 | Councilmember Knox White stated the art will not be installed; the proposed process occurs prior to payment; outlined the process for Public Art Commission (PAC) and Council approvals; stated Council would not see the proposals that fall within the City Manager authorization threshold; he is proposing Council be allowed to see the artwork and have a review period; expressed support for a Call for Review process; stated the process will likely not be used often; however, it might be helpful if installation of a problematic piece is proposed. Councilmember Daysog expressed concern about the proposal appearing to be a new process; stated that he is not opposed to the proposal, but the matter causes concern; inquired whether Council can gain a sense of the amount of projects that cost under $75,000. The Development Manager responded the public art fund has expended one $100,000 grant and the remainder fell below the $75,000 threshold; the remainder includes two to three public art grants and roughly 16 smaller grants. Councilmember Daysog noted many of the funding approvals fall below the approval threshold; stated that he dislikes giving up Council prerogative. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft question whether or not public art funds are always spent on a physical art installation; noted performance art can be funded; questioned whether non- physical art approvals will be presented to Council. Councilmember Knox White expressed support for the proposal to include expenditures for newly approved pieces of art; stated that he does not want to review nominal funding increase requests; all art projects, including non-physical art pieces, would be included; he does not expect the process to be used often; the proposal allows Council an opportunity to raise a hand and indicate a potential problem; the form of the art does not change the proposed review. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether any harm has occurred in the process; questioned the source for the proposal. The Economic Development Manager responded staff has returned to Council for change orders and small grant projects; stated certain project funding cannot progress without Council approval; outlined a $1,500 change order causing delay; stated Council review can take roughly six weeks; changes orders and small grants tend to cause the most delays. Councilmember Daysog stated the need for change orders is understood; new art should remain a Council prerogative. The City Manager recommended Council change the ordinance to include City Manager approval of purchased under $75,000 or 10% for change orders; original art and small grants must be considered by Council. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 20, 2021 23 |