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Cultural Development Board Meeting of September 1, 2020.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. AIPP WAIVER REQUEST, THE PLAZA - JEAN-MICHEL OTHONIEL
Board members were provided with proposal materials for a waiver request by The Plaza development project to commission and install artwork by Jean-Michel Othoniel on the project site. Staff reported that the Arts Advisory Panel reviewed the proposal and made a motion recommending approval to the Cultural Development Board. Staff introduced Carlos Beckmann as representing the developer and Bill Brady as the art consultant on the project.
Mr. Pantin made a motion recommending approval of the Art in Public Places waiver request by The Plaza development project to commission and incorporate artwork by artist Jean-Michel Othoniel into the project as presented and as recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
b. AIPP WAIVER REQUEST, THE PLAZA - ARTS BUILDING RESTORATION
Mr. Beckmann made a presentation for a waiver request of the Art in Public Places fee for restoration of the historic arts building at The Plaza development site. Staff advised that this item does not need to go before the Arts Advisory Panel and is an option for developers to consider. Ms. Cathers stated that staff received revised budget information last minute and has questions regarding the breakdown. Regardless, she requested any motion be contingent upon staff approval of the budget. Mr. Beckmann noted that Agave (the developer) currently has their office in the building and will be vacating it in two months.
CULTURAL GRANTS:
a. GRANTEE PROGRAMS
There were no updates to report.
b. FINAL REPORTS
Staff reported on the Board’s request to assess processing of Cultural Grant Final Reports. Ms. Cathers stated that she researched the County’s process and they have an applied point system only for Children’s Trust funded grants related to education and youth enrichment. She said there is a high level ...
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