HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 21-048 - Public Art PolicyRESOLUTION NO.21-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
CREATING A NEW PUBLIC ART POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saratoga adopted Resolution 21-010
establishing the current Public Art Policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a Public Art Commission and wishes to
create a new Public Art Policy that reflects creation of this Commission and the City Council's
expectations for City of Saratoga public art efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby
replaces the Public Art Policy adopted by Resolution 21-010 with the attached Public Art Policy
and declares that this resolution shall replace and supersede all prior resolutions, policies, and
understandings relating to the Public Art Policy.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 16t" day of June 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Yan Zhao, Vice Mayor Tina Walia, Council Members Mary -Lynne
Bernald, Kookie Fitzsimmons, Rishi Kumar
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Yan Zhao, Mayor
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CITY OF SARATOGA PUBLIC ART POLICY
Adopted June 16, 2021 via Resolution 21-048
The City Council of the City of Saratoga has approved this policy concerning the placement of
public art or exhibits on City property.
1. Placement of public art or exhibits on City property shall be reviewed by the Public Art
Commission and the recommendation of the Commission shall be presented to the City
Council prior to Council consideration of placement of public art or exhibits on City
property. Placement of public art or exhibits on City property must be approved by a
majority vote of the City Council.
2. The Public Art Commission may recommend City of Saratoga public art programs and
activities for consideration and approval by a majority vote of the City Council.
3. The Public Art Commission shall recommend art on City property and City public art
programs/activities only if they meet the following criteria:
a) Artwork/exhibits do not impede typical uses of the site where they are proposed to be
installed
b) Artwork/exhibits are appropriate in scale, media, and context with the intended display
location
c) Artwork/exhibits do not contain political statements or symbols, religious reference or
symbols, profane or offensive content, graffiti -like style artwork, copyrighted or
trademarked material, or corporate or organizational references, branding, or symbols
d) Artwork/exhibits are suitable for display to a diverse audience, including children, and
should help create a sense of place and community
e) There is evidence of community support for the artwork/exhibit
f) Artwork/exhibits installed outdoors are able to withstand an outdoor environment through
the public display period
g) Artwork/exhibits do not pose a threat to public safety
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