REPORT TO ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Review the Proposed Public Arts Master Plan Process and Provide Feedback Regarding the Stakeholder Input Component
Report
BACKGROUND
Council Policy 6.4.4 (Art in Public Places) was established to provide uniform guidelines and procedures for the inclusion of publicly accessible art on public properties. In 2012, the City Council amended the City's Art in Private Development (AIPD) requirements to allow developers the option of placing artwork in their development or paying an in-lieu fee to be deposited into the City's Public Art Fund.
A study issue of the In-Lieu Fee Program (RTC No. 12-187, Attachment 1) recommended that a Public Art Master Plan (Plan) be developed. The Plan would direct public art expenditures and ensure that arts-related programming reflects the community's interests and priorities. The Department of Library and Community Services (LCS) was tasked with the responsibility of completing the Master Plan process; however, due to turnover in key positions, this project was deferred until now. The purpose of this report is to advise the Commission of the proposed work plan and timeline and to solicit Commission feedback regarding the stakeholder input component. Ultimately, the goal is to have a completed Master Plan for Public Art by September, 2017.
This Report will go to Council as an Information Only item and will incorporate any feedback provided by the Arts Commission.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The presentation of the proposed work plan, timeline and stakeholder input process for approval of a new Master Plan for Public Art is not itself a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. Environmental review will be completed concurrent with the adoption of the Master Plan for Public Art.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan, Chapter 4, Community Character - Design
Policy CC-1.4 - Support measures which enhance the identity of special districts and residential neighborhoods to create more variety ...
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