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Cultural Development Board Meeting of November 01, 2016.
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CAMPUS ART MASTER PLAN (DISCUSSION & ACTION):
Ms. Cathers summarized the Art in Public Places ordinance and code section regarding the percent for art exemption for Universities with public art collections. The exemption requires a campus art master plan with updates given to the City Commission every three years. She noted that the University of Miami has historically applied for and received this exemption since the Art in Public Places Ordinance went into effect. In compliance of the code, they presented their three-year update to the Board prior to presenting it to the City Commission for approval.
CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANT (DISCUSSION & ACTION):
Board members reported on cultural programs they attended, including: GableStage.
UM DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, FY2015-16 GRANT (DISCUSSION & ACTION):
Mr. Pastor temporarily left the meeting and recused himself from this item due to professional involvement with the UM School of Architecture.
Ms. Burgos made a motion to recommend return of FY2015-2016 UM School of Architecture cultural grant funds. Mr. Perez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ORDINANCE AMENDMENT:
Ms. Spain reported to the Board that the Ordinance on second reading is pending. Ms. Cathers relayed the Commission's desire for additional funds to be put toward parks and open spaces without affecting the percent to art. Planning and Zoning is currently putting together options for the Commission to consider for meeting their goal without affecting the art in public places program.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, PROJECT UPDATES (DISCUSSION):
Alice Aycock
The Board discussed the City Commission item presented by residents who oppose the Segovia Street public artwork. Ms. Spain stated that she will forward the Commission item and link to the meeting to further inform the Board. Ms. Spain read aloud the petition being presented in oppo...
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