Title
Arts Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2025
report
Proposed Study Issues*
Date
Working Title
Summary of Scope
Staff Comments
3/20
Recycled Content Requirement for New Installations of Public Art in Private Development
The proposal is to require that new installations of Private Art in Public Development contain a minimum percentage of recycled content. We can define the percentage and definition of recycled content as a subsequent step, after reviewing Staff's comments. Rather than creating a new definition for "recycled", we can reference the definition of Materials and Resources credits in the LEED Design and Construction rating system.
The current Municipal Code and California Green Building Code do not include a requirement for developers to use recycled construction materials. It is also unclear whether materials, in particular metal, are more cost efficient and more durable than new materials.
*The study issues have been proposed for future sponsorship
Toward the end of the calendar year, no later than October, boards and commissions will review the list of proposed study issues and officially vote on sponsorship for each individually listed study issue. Official sponsorship means that the study issue is approved for ranking with a majority vote of the board or commission. Staff will then prepare the sponsored study issue papers, including fiscal impact but not the staff recommendation.