HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 21-010 Amending Art policyRESOLUTION NO.21-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AMENDING THE PUBLIC ART POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saratoga adopted Resolution 16-
028establishing the current Saratoga Public Art Policy; and
WHEREAS, since adoption of Resolution 16-028, the City Council formed the Public Art
Committee to provide the City Council with recommendations on programs that foster arts and
culture in Saratoga for the enrichment and appreciation of the City and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, with the formation of the Public Art Committee and an increasing interest in
public art, some of the responsibility regarding placement of public art was delegated to the Public
Art Committee with the adoption of Resolution 18-004; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to add a new criteria that would allow the Public Art
Committee to authorize placement of artwork or exhibits on City property that will be displayed
for a period of 3 years or less and is valued at $25,000 or less; and
WHEREAS, the Public Art Committee hereby is authorized to approve installation of
artwork and exhibits on City property that meet the following criteria:
• Artwork/exhibits do not impede typical uses of the site where they are proposed to be
installed
• Artwork/exhibits are appropriate in scale, media, and context with the intended display
location
• 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
• Artwork/exhibits are suitable for display to a diverse audience, including children, and
should help create a sense of place and community
• There is evidence of community support for the artwork/exhibit
• Artwork/exhibits installed outdoors are be able to withstand an outdoor environment
through the public display period
• Artwork/exhibits do not pose a threat to public safety
• Any costs associated with artwork/exhibits, such as a lease or installation expenses, can
be accounted for within the Public Art Budget approved by the City Council
• Artwork/exhibits will be displayed for a period of 3 years or less and is valued at
$25,000 or less
WHEREAS, placement of public art or exhibits on City property by the City of Saratoga
that do not fall within the discretion of the Public Art Committee shall be reviewed by the Public
Art Committee and, at the recommendation of the Public Art Committee, be considered for
approval by the City Council by majority vote on a case -by -case basis; and
WHEREAS, this resolution shall replace and supersede all prior resolutions, policies, and
understandings relating to the Public Art Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby
grants the Public Art Committee with the discretion to approve placement of public art and exhibits
based on the above criteria and any pieces of public art or exhibits that fall outside the discretion
of the Public Art Committee will be reviewed by the Public Art Committee and if recommended
for approval by the Public Art Committee, considered by the City Council by majority vote on a
case -by -case basis.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 3`d day of March 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Yan Zhao, Vice Mayor Tina Walia, Council Members Rishi Kumar, Kookie
Fitzsimmons, Mary -Lynne Bernald
NOES:
ABSENT:
Yan Zhao, Mayor
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DATE: 2gyp Z/
ebbie Bretschneider, CMC
City Clerk