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Dennis Logie, President of the Redwood City Clergy Association, opined that there is a <br /> wide variety of art in the religious community from music, to dance, to sculpture to theater. <br /> Chaplain Logie gave a number of examples from cities, to churches, to theaters, that use <br /> art as an extension of their mission. Chaplain Logie also commented on various concerts <br /> that occur downtown Redwood City. He would like to see the richness of all these artistic <br /> expressions better publicized and coordinated. <br /> B.3 Discussion between City Council and the Civic Cultural Commission <br /> Regarding Public Art. <br /> Council posed questions to the Commission about what does it mean to support public art. <br /> The Commissioners shared their views on what this means to each of the members. One <br /> of the commissioners explained how the Redwood Shores Library bird bath came to pass <br /> and the process leading up to its implementation. It was suggested that the Civic Cultural <br /> Commission play a role in sharing what is being done or bringing awareness to Council <br /> about what is in the pipeline. <br /> Council discussed making Redwood City a cultural and artistic destination for the <br /> peninsula and this could be a role the Commission could take on. One Council Member <br /> believes that while Redwood City does not have a Percent for Art policy, in reality it has <br /> already been doing it. Mayor Foust said that she would prefer a concerted effort between <br /> the Commission and the Council and have the proposals vetted through the City Attorney. <br /> One Council Member explained the need for an inventory of what exists in the form of <br /> public art. <br /> Discussion ensued about what makes people want to come back to a certain city. Boston, <br /> Palm Springs and Puerto Vallarta were discussed because of their character, appeal and <br /> identity. Council and Commissioners discussed developing a process to clarify who will <br /> make the decisions and possibly including the Pride and Beautification Commission. One <br /> suggestion was made to pull together a team to develop such a process. A question was <br /> posed as to why the City should be focusing on this when funding for street sweeping was <br /> decreased. It was also mentioned that funding public art must include an economic <br /> development component. <br /> One Council Member advocated for a policy that makes the process clear and integrates <br /> all stakeholders. Vice Mayor Howard suggested beautifying utility boxes. Commissioners <br /> and Council discussed utility boxes and how to involve youth. Some concerns were <br /> mentioned about moving ahead without focus or priorities, and possibly having the <br /> community react if the beautification is not appealing to some. One Council Member is <br /> willing to fund public art but he wants it tied to economic development and he believes that <br /> every big project should have a public art component, however not with using a formulaic <br /> approach. Another Council Member asked that the Civic Cultural Commission help define <br /> the character and image of what attracts people to Redwood City. Another Council <br /> Member opposed the developer fee and setting a policy that could add bureaucracy. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/CIVIC CULTURAL COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 2008 <br /> PAGE 5 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 <br /> Page 241 <br />