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8.A. - Page 2 • The aesthetics of the design and site development of any building, monument, or other structure to be constructed or acquired by the City; • Any matter affecting the beauty and culture of the City. Last year, the City received a request to display public art in the Downtown which sparked dialogue between the Commission and the City Council to develop a formal process to review and approve such requests. In October 2012, the Mayor appointed two Council Members to serve with the Civic Cultural Commission's Public Art Subcommittee to form a Public Art Task Force to recommend a process. The Public Art Task Force met several times, researched what other cities have adopted for procedures relating to public art, and has created a Public Arts Master Plan for review. ANALYSIS Prior to the Public Art Task Force's appointment, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department worked in partnership with the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs to conduct research on public art processes. The Coro Fellows Program is a full- time, graduate-level experiential leadership training program that prepares diverse, talented, and committed individuals for effective and ethical leadership in the public affairs arena. The Public Art Task Force was able to use the Coro Fellow research, review best practices from various cities throughout the Bay Area (including San Carlos, Mountain View, South San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, and San Ramon), and use the expertise and experience of the Civic Cultural Commissioners to develop a draft Public Art Master Plan. The Public Arts Master Plan reflects the goals of the Cultural Element within the City's 2010 General Plan where public art is recognized as a means for promoting vibrancy, defining cultural uniqueness, supporting economic development, building community, and improving the quality of life for those that live, work and play here. The General Plan sets for the goal that "Redwood City is the place on the Peninsula to experience and enjoy visual, performing arts, and cultural events by 2030". The Plan further states that, "Culture and the arts inspire civic pride, provides opportunities for expression and sharing, and serves as a catalytic component of the Downtown economy". The Public Art Task Force agreed that it was important to develop procedures for the acquisition and acceptance of art in Redwood City. The purpose of the Public Arts Master Plan serves as a guide when considering aspects of public art such as: • Criteria for the selection and prioritization of potential sites for both public and private art projects • Procedures for the review and selection of art • Procedures for the removal of art