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CAC Public Art Subcommittee - Review and Discussion of Municipal Code Section 15.06.100 et seq. Relating to the Art in Public Places Program
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Meeting Date: June 1, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: B. Christine Byers / City Manager - Cultural Affairs
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs Commission (05/25/23)
Department Approval: N/A
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) Public Art Subcommittee consider the information provided, and make recommendations regarding potential language changes to the CCMC relating to the Art in Public Places Program.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Sections 15.06.100 - 15.06.180 of the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) outline the requirements of the City's Art in Public Places Program (APPP), including the Performing Arts Grant Program. The current program guidelines reflect language included in Ordinance 2013-003 adopted by the City Council on March 26, 2013. A copy of the CAC staff report for December 11, 2012 is attached hereto which summarizes the revisions incorporated at that time. Also attached for reference is a copy of Ordinance 2013-003.
The CAC Public Art Subcommittee has expressed a desire to make revisions to the guidelines with regard to criteria on which concepts for artworks are assessed. Suggested language changes were provided by former Commissioner Zoltan Pali which are attached hereto.
Additionally, the following areas require adjustments or have come up within the last few years as areas to examine for possible changes:
* Department/Division name changes due to reorganization of former Community Development Department and City Manager's Office in the fall of 2022
* Percent for art allocati...
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