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Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 17, 2023.
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D. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
D.-1. THE UNDERLINE: UPDATE WITH MEG DALY
Ms. Daly appeared via Zoom and provided an update regarding The Underline project, specifically as it relates to public art. Key points included:
• Currently on Phase 3
• Miami-Dade County owns the land; The Underline will manage, maintain, and program the site.
• Proposed public art within the City of Coral Gables, donated privately or publicly, will require approval and collaboration with Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places Trust and the Professional Arts Committee.
• Sites identified for public art include:
o Douglas Station
o University of Miami, area between two plazas
o Natural storm water, bio-retention areas
• Ms. Daly noted interest in collaborating on the Douglas Station site as a priority for opening in 2025.
E. NEW BUSINESS
E.-1. CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD & ARTS ADVISORY PANEL ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. Valdes-Fauli made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 Arts Advisory Panel and Cultural Development Boards Annual Report. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
F. OLD BUSINESS
F.-1. PONCE CIRCLE PARK - BOARD RESOLUTION
Staff respectfully requested the Board to re-appoint a member to speak on behalf of the Board at the City Commission meeting of Tuesday, October 24, 2023 to present the Cultural Development Board’s Resolution recommending the City Commission to commit to completing Ponce Circle park renovation in time for the city’s centennial; further recommending the renovation to include infrastructure to support installation of future artworks in the park (unanimously recommend by this Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0.)
Mr. Valdes-Fauli made a motion nominating Ms. Burgos to speak on behalf of the Board at the City Commission meeting for the Board’s resolution regarding Ponce Circle Park. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Ms. Burgos made a motion nominating Mr. Valdes-Fauli as a back-up to speak on behalf of the Board at the City Commission meeting for the Board’s Resolution. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
G. CULTURAL GRANTS
G.-1. CULTURAL GRANT UPDATES & CHANGE REQUESTS
Board members were updated on the status of Cultural Grant applicant programs and requests.
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H. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES:
H.-1. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES
Board members were provided with Art in Public Places project updates for private development and municipal projects including: installation of the KAWS sculpture at The Plaza, progress of the Police and Fire Memorial, and installation of the Zilia Sanchez sculpture.
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H.-2. CORAL GABLES CENTENNIAL - COMMEMORATIVE ARTWORK
Board members were provided an update on the artists who have confirmed interest in preparing a public art proposal and were advised of the artists site visit scheduled for Wednesday, October 25th, which includes an introduction to members of the community at the Lola B. Walker H.O.A. meeting.
I. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
The Board was advised of the following upcoming City Commission items:
• Cultural Development Board resolution regarding Ponce Circle Park
• ALTA Developers AiPP waiver request
• The Village withdrew their waiver request
J. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Board members requested a tour of the University of Miami’s public art collection. Staff will follow-up.
K. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Cultural Development Board meeting adjourned at 10:13 A.M.
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