CC Min 2008-10-13 Joint City Council and Civic Cultural Commission

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Jill Ekas, Planning Manager, recapped the events of the last Community Forum on September 27, 2008 (presentation on file). Mr. Passanisi, Principal Planner, shared additional details about the day. He also explained the timeline and restated that staff is committed to this process being inclusive and on schedule. He announced an online survey that will be available to those who were not able to make it to the workshop. A video of the event was shown (on file). Mayor Foust thanked the staff and the community for the process. All Council Members were appreciative of how much the community participated and how much staff effort went into this event. B. JOINT STUDY SESSION- City Council/Civic Cu/tura/ Commission. This is an information-sharing discussion between the City Council and the Civic Cultural Commission. No action required. (209) The goals of both the City Council and the Civic Cultural Commission (CCC) for the joint study session are: 1. To share historical public art information (Redwood City and other cities); 2. Identify how public art relates to and/or supports City Council priorities; 3. Share the CCC public art goals and process; 4. Determine what support, both financial and community is available for public art; 5. Discuss the City Council's interests and desires as it relates to public art and identify next steps. The Mayor provided some contextual information regarding why this session is important at this time. Mayor Foust asked that three items be kept in mind: current economic climate, the General Plan process and its cultural element, and the fact that art is in the eye of the beholder and it can be controversial. Mayor Foust reiterated the purpose of the joint session. B.1 Presentation by the Civic Cultural Commission and staff. Warren Dale, Chair of the Civic Cultural Commission, presented an overview of what that commission is developing (presentation on file). He presented two pieces of public art and explained his views on the value of public art. Commissioner, Jason Newblanc, addressed the Council explaining the public benefit of art and various funding possibilities. Mr. Newblanc also shared what other cities are doing. He commented that it was the goal of the commission to be aligned with the Council's goals. (Break for reconvening in Joint Study Session with the Civic Cultural Commission Members). Council took a break from 8:23 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Council and the Civic Cultural Commission took their seats in Study session mode. 6.2 Public Comment. JOINT CITY COUNCIUCIVIC CULTURAL COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 2008 PAGE 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page 240