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Civic Cultura!Commission Page 2 Minutes of December 2, 1999 Hali with benches, additional lighting and signage, and noted that she wiii be requesting funding for this project: Director Nelson stated she is interested public artgn and around City,Hall. Sfie sp cificatTy=viranted fo incl ement of in workin with the Commission to develo �tandarcis for the �? uae tf� e memonals in front of the facil►ty. She explamed she would like to research what public art standards neighboring cities have developed and bring back this information to the Commission�in January. Director Nelson also spoke about the new banners placed in the downtown area and the need to re-visit the City's banner policy for non-profits to hang banners on Broadway. She also suggested that the Commission develop a flyer showing the location of all cultural facilities and public art in Redwood City. . There was discussion about current and future gifts received from the Sister City program and their placement. Pa.ula Uccelli spoke about wanting visibility of the jade ship. Andy Fisch noted tha# the jade ship should not be treated in the same way as other sister city gi�ts'since it was specifically given to the City in honor of our new City Hall. Director Nelson stated that one possible focation was in the foyer of the City Council Chambers; a location used by many cities for gifts from their Sister Cities. Chairperson Redington asked Director Nelson if the jade ship could be moved to the first floor location immediately and the Commission would continue to work on standards for the location of public art in City Hall. Director Nelson said she woufd like to put a model in the proposed location to see how the jade ship would look there before it was relocated. Superintendent Centeno confirmed that the consensus of the group was that the jade ship needs to be given a more prominent place. Chairperson Redington agreed and also felt there was consensus on upgrading the art gallery upstairs; purchasing display cases; setting up criteria for future Sister city gifts; and banner criteria. Paula Uccelli felt that if the Jade ship were placed in the foyer to the Council Chambers, then only people coming to the Council meetings would get the see the art piece. Director Nelson suggested drafting a plan that would take in future placement rather than dealing with each gift or acquisition separately. Superintendent Centeno explained that Director Nelson will have some architectural drawings prepared and determine how the art piece will be attached to the wall in the event of an earthquake, and staff will look into what it is going to take to relocate the jade ship to another location. This matter will be discussed at the January meeting when we will have more information. Paula Uccelli and Andy Frisch were invited to come to the January meeting.