HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-16 PRC agenda packetRegular Meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 @ 5:30p.m., at the Ludwick Community
Center, 864 Santa Rosa
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Whitener
ROLL CALL: Commissioners, Susan Olson, Douglas Single, Susan Updegrove, and Jeff Whitener
Public Comment Period. At this time, you may address the Commission on items that are not on the agenda but are of interest to the
public and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission may not discuss or take
action on issues that are not on the agenda other than to briefly respond to statements made or questions raised, or to ask staff to follow
up on such issues.
PRC Meeting Agenda
1.Consideration of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 6, 2016
2.WORKSHOP: Community input on the Draft Public Art Master Plan (Amanda Golden,
Designing Local - 90 minutes)
3.Consideration of Additions to the Box Art Policy Update (Melissa Mudgett, Recreation and
Public Art Manager – 30 minutes)
4.Director’s Report (Stanwyck – 5 minutes)
5.Subcommittee Liaison Reports
Committee Liaison
Adult and Senior Programming
Bicycle Advisory
City Facilities (Damon, golf, pool, joint use)
Jack House Committee Updegrove
Tree Committee Olson
YSA Single
6.Communications
Adjourn to Regular Meeting of June 1, 2016
APPEALS: Administrative decisions by the Parks and Recreation Commission may be appealed to the City Council in
accordance with the appeal procedure set forth in Chapter 1.20 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
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Council Chambers
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Whitener called the meeting to order at 5:29 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Whitener, Commissioners Susan Olson, Douglas Single, Susan
Updegrove
ABSENT: None
COUNCIL: None
STAFF: Shelly Stanwyck, Melissa Mudgett, Rich Ogden, Dave Watson (Contract Staff
Planner)
Public Comment
John Stocksdale, Pickleball player, asked the Commission to direct staff to monitor French Park court use
during the survey period. Director Stanwyck responded that staff will return to the Commission with data on
tennis court use and availability.
1.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2016.
MOTION: (Updegrove/Olson) Approve the Minutes of March 3, 2016 as amended.
Approved: 4 yes: 0 no: 0 absent
2.ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Advisory Body applications are currently being accepted and it is anticipated that Commissioners
could be appointment as soon as the end of April. Director Stanwyck reminded the Commission that
per the bylaws, the Parks and Recreation Commission Chair can serve up to a 3-year term. She also
reminded the Commission that the selection of subcommittee representatives have been delayed to
allow for all Commissioners to be seated.
MOTION: (Updegrove/Single) Elect Jeff Whitener to serve as Parks and Recreation Commission
Chair.
Approved: 4 yes: 0 no: 0 absent
MOTION: (Whitener/Olson) Elect Susan Updegrove to serve as Parks and Recreation Commission
Vice-Chair.
Approved: 4 yes: 0 no: 0 absent
3.CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF RIGHETTI RANCH PROPOSED PARK DEVELOPMENTS
(Dave Watson)
Dave Watson, Contract City Planner, presented a conceptual review of the Righetti Ranch development
proposal. The applicant seeks feedback from the Commissioners for proposed park improvement features
and asks the Commission to provide direction to the applicant for the preparation of the final design. The
Meeting Minutes
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final design materials shall be presented to the Commission and the City Council at a future date. This
project includes 702 residential units with 15.0 acres of public parklands.
Chris Dufour, RRM Design Group, added that the project has been designed specifically for target
population and demographics with park amenity concepts for all target groups. Such amenities would
include picnic areas, playground, soccer field, basketball and pickleball courts, accessible pathways,
public restroom, trail connections, community garden, parking and bicycle trails. Proposed trail amenities
would include wayfinding signage, picnic area, dirt trails, fitness station, pump track, bike parking,
hydration station, kiosk, viewing deck with public telescope.
Travis Fuentez, Ambient Communities, said that the integration of slope within the proposed
neighborhood design was challenging but hopes that the fencing and grade changes will serve as a good
buffer between the houses and the neighborhood park.
Public Comment
John Stocksdale, SLO resident, added that younger people also play pickleball. He asked the applicant to
consider multi-striping of the basketball courts to allow for pickleball tournament play when basketball
courts are not in use. He asked about the timing of phase 2. Contract staff Watson responded that phase 2
represents the beginning of construction with approximately 150 homes and the timing would be subject to
how quickly the homes can be sold and constructed.
Tim Townley, Central Coast Soccer, asked if artificial turf is being considered at this location. Applicant
is proposing natural grass at this time. Contract Planner Watson responded that the applicant is proposing
natural grass but the applicant can provide research on artificial turf options and return to the Commission
with recommendations. Mr. Townley said he is in support of artificial turf because once it rains; you are
unable to use any SLO fields.
Leah Walhert, SLO Resident, asked the Commission to consider incorporating a dog run area as part of
this development.
Steve Davis, SLO Resident, views this park as serving the entire city, not just neighborhood residents.
Commission Comment
Commissioner Single asked about the distance from Tank Farm residences to this neighborhood park.
Contract staff Watson responded that with the network on trails it is estimated at ½ mile, or an
approximate 5-10 minute walk. The park is relatively equidistant from residential areas.
Commission Olson praised the applicant for their beautiful use of craftsman style design. She also
supported a dog area as this is a significant community need. She suggested that the passive DG area
could be used as a dog area. She added that it would be great for the applicant to consider a hydration
station for animals as well. Commissioner Olson asked about the formula for parking spaces as she
thought that 94 spaces might be overparked for this area.
Commissioner Updegrove asked if other dog areas were considered as part of the Orcutt Area Specific
Plan (OASP) design. Director Stanwyck said that the Wingate proposal included a small dog area as part
of the design. She asked if the applicant is planning on using recycled water for parks. Director Stanwyck
responded that the recycled water amenities are available. She would like to see more research provided
on the pros and cons of artificial turf. With bicycle trails, Commissioner Updegrove recommended an air
pump station. Commissioner Updegrove asked if the tennis courts could be lit. Director Stanwyck
responded that night lighting would be in conflict with the airport area use and is unfortunately not
permissible at this location. Commissioner Updegrove asked if the applicant could return with an
overview of the other development amenities as well.
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Chair Whitener said he would support converting one of the U8 Soccer turf fields for use by Pickleball
Courts. He would be in support of the Trail Junction Park only if used as a pump track.
The Commissioners provided the applicant with feedback on the three proposed parks as follows:
Neighborhood Park
Consider up to 6 Pickleball courts which could be accommodated by court striping for multi-
use
Consider incorporating a dog area
Reevaluate total allocation of parking spaces
Analysis of artificial turf
Trail Junction Park
The Commissioners would consider this area as meeting the park criteria if designed as a
bicycle pump track or an outdoor fitness area.
Pocket Park
The Commissioners were in support of the pocket park design as presented.
Linear Park
The Commissioners asked the applicant to consider a neighborhood orchard in this park.
4.COMMUNITY FOCUS INPUT (Ogden)
Rich Ogden, Sports Supervisor, provided the Commission with an overview of the City’s sports
programming which includes youth and adult sports programs, the Laguna Lake Golf Course operations,
the City’s annual triathlon and other recreational activities and events. The City partners with the YMCA
on several youth sports programs such as futsal, basketball and flag football. He provided a review of
program revenues which appear “lumpy” as most of the program’s revenues are recognized in April, May
and June. Staff Ogden shared with the Commissioners some of the new activities and programming at the
Golf Course, such as gobble-wobble, night golf and physical education classes with the Laguna Lake
Middle School.
Public Comment
Steve Davis, SLO resident, said the condition of the Damon Garcia Sports Field is in the worst shape it has
ever been in and could use some attention. He added that it is difficult for an adult to use a turf field as
youth get priority use. He asked the Commission to consider giving priority of city park fields to adults
and priority to youth sports on school fields. He added that it is disheartening that the City is underserved
with parks and facilities for the community as a whole. He recommended the City create an online forum
or other opportunity for recreational users to connect with each other.
Tim Townley, Central Coast Soccer, said he supported the continued field rotation for maintenance. He
asked if the City could reach out to Cal Poly for additional field use. Chair Whitener responded that staff
had reached out to Cal Poly in the past and a partnership was not supported at that time. Mr. Townley
added that Cal Poly has new staff and it may be timely to reach out again.
Commission Comment
Commissioner Single asked about the relationship with the City and the Youth Sports Association (YSA).
Staff Ogden responded that the regular meetings with YSA and the City have been helpful in identifying
community needs and field use.
Chair Whitener was concerned about viewing the OASP as piecemeal instead of holistically. Director
Stanwyck responded that a budget request has been submitted which, if approved, would support the
update of parks master plan element. She added that unfortunately each development is brought forward
by a different group with varied timing of construction.
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5.DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Stanwyck provided a brief overview of current Parks and Recreation programming.
Night golf has grown in popularity with over 65 participants playing Night Golf.
The Golf Course hosted the annual egg hunt with several hundred participants.
The Golf course also had a work-day as part of Love SLO.
Ranger Workdays on Reservoir Canyon Trail continue.
Completed a successful Spring Break with Youth Camps, Skate Camp and Recreational Swim.
Staff is in the thick of preparing for summer programming. We are currently hiring for lifeguards
and youth services camp teachers.
The Parks and Recreation Department won the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)
Award of Excellence for the #PixonPeaks Marketing Campaign. This state award will be
presented at the April 19th City Council Meeting at 6:00pm.
The Public Art Master Plan Community Workshop will be held on May 4th at the Ludwick
Community Center at 5:30pm. An online survey will be made available for those who are unable
to attend.
Stakeholders continue to work on Box Art Policy updates which we hope to be presented to
Council for consideration on in June/July following presentation to PRC on May 4 th.
Monster Skate will kick-off this weekend. Skate competitions are held every Saturday
throughout the County through to May. The Monster Skate series will conclude at the SLO Skate
Park in May 14th.
6.SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Adult and Senior Programming: The Senior Center Tech Class was very popular and highly
attended.
Bicycle Advisory: No report.
City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Golf Course rounds were
steady in February. There were 5 rain days. Cal Poly and Laguna Middle School are
teaching classes at the course.
Jack House Committee: Commissioner Updegrove reported that the Jack House elevator
restoration project is now complete.
Tree Committee: Commissioner Olson said there was nothing significant to report.
Adjourned at 7:28 pm to the Special Meeting on May 4, 2016 at the Ludwick Community Center, 864
Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo at 5:30pm.
Approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission on May 4, 2016.
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Melissa C. Mudgett, Parks and Recreation Department Manager
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Parks and Recreation Commission
Agenda Report
DATE: May 4, 2016
FROM: Shelly Stanwyck, Parks and Recreation Director
Prepared By: Melissa C. Mudgett, Parks and Recreation Manager
SUBJECT: DRAFT CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN
WORKSHOP
RECOMMENDATION
Receive community feedback regarding the City of San Luis Obispo draft Public Art Master
Plan.
DISCUSSION
Background
On January 6, 2016, following months of focused community input, the Parks and Recreation
Commission received a presentation of the draft Public Art Master Plan As requested by the
Parks and Recreation Commission, the community has been invited to a Public Art Workshop to
learn more about the draft Master Plan and provide the Commissioners with feedback and input
about the proposed recommendations included therein (Attachment 1).
Public Engagement Opportunities and Community Workshop
In conducting the public outreach and engagement for the draft Public Art Master Plan, staff has
been following the process outlined in the City’s adopted Public Engagement and Notification
“PEN” Manual. The outreach strategy for public input on this Plan is collaborative in nature.
The interactive process, summarized below, has been used to encourage public input through a
variety of ways ranging from the City’s website survey (where comments could be input) to
several Community Engagement opportunities at Farmer’s Market and local schools, to a public
Community Workshop meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. In planning for the
public review and feedback about the draft Master Plan, staff has employed a diverse offering of
the public engagement opportunities to encourage participation for all ages and demographics.
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The PRC Community Workshop scheduled for May 4, 2016 (Flyer- Attachment 2) is intended as
an opportunity to share the draft Public Art Master Plan with community members and for the
Commissioners and community to provide feedback about the draft Master Plan and proposed
recommendations (A survey has also been provided through the City’s Website Open City Hall
Forum for community members who may be unable to attend the public meeting and wish to
provide Advisory Body feedback (Survey Questions - Attachment 3).
Summary of Draft Public Art Master Plan Recommendations
In order to both maintain and nurture the public art program in SLO, the draft Public Art Master
Plan presents findings and proposes several recommendations to maximize the effectiveness of
the program. A summary of the proposed recommendations are provided in the figure below and
are summarized in greater detail as Recommendation Highlights in Attachment 4.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS FOR WORKSHOP
DISCUSSION
Below are proposed questions for PRC discussion and possible direction to staff:
1.Maintenance of the Public Art Collection. Does the Commission support ideas for
addressing short and long-term maintenance plans for the art pieces? Do Commissioners
have preferences for maintenance plans and activities?
2.Funding Analysis. Is the Commission in support of pursuing new and diverse funding
opportunities? If so, what types of funding models would the Commission like to see?
Inform
•Email notification
•Flyer/Postcards
•City website
•Advisory Body Review:
Parks and Recreation
Commission (1/6/16)
•Outreach to stakeholders
•Media (Tribune, KSBY)
Consult
•Discoverslopublicart.com
survey
•Open City Hall Survey
of draft plan and
reocmmendations
•Social Media: Instagram
and Facebook
Collaborate
•Community Engagement
(Mission Plaza, Skate
Park, Farmers' Market -
2015)
•School Presentations
(2015)
•Stakeholder Interviews
(2015)
•Community Workshop
(May 4th)
Maintenance
of Collection
Funding
Opportunities
Community
Engagement
Streamline
Public Art
Process
Public Art
Staff Support
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3.Community Engagement. What types of communication and marketing strategies
would the Commission like to see implemented to continue to promote the City’s public
art program?
4.Public Art Review Process. The current public art review process has been identified
by those unaccustomed to the public art process as cumbersome. Does the Commission
support the streamlining of the process to incorporate public art into new development?
If so, what would Commissioners do to make that process simpler?
5.Dedicated Public Art “Resource”. In order to maintain and grow the public art
program in SLO, a dedicated “resource” is being recommended. Is the Commission in
support of a dedicated “resource” to effectively manage and grow the public art program?
If so, what type of “resource” would the Commission like to see?
6.Helpful Feedback? What type of public input would the Commission find most helpful
in determining the strategic direction and growth of public art programming?
Next Steps
The Community Workshop is designed to be interactive with feedback and discussion; therefore
no action will be taken by the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) on this evening. The
PRC tentatively scheduled to review the updated draft Master Plan and the community’s
feedback received at the workshop at its next meeting on July 6, 2016.
ATTACHMENTS
1. May 4, 2016 Community Workshop Flyer
2. Draft Public Art Master Plan
3. Open City Hall Survey Questions
4. Proposed Public Art Master Plan Recommendation Highlights
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Attachment 1
Attachment 2
OPEN CITY HALL – SURVEY
Please provide your feedback on the draft
Public Art Master Plan recommendations.
Introduction
Thank you for helping us set the foundation for a successful Public Art Master Plan by
taking a few minutes to complete this survey. We will use the information to
help develop the refine the Public Art Master Plan recommendations. There are no
“right” or “wrong” answers, only terrific feedback!
SLO Skate Park Trees
Imagine the City’s Public Art Program SLO 20+ years from now ... What kinds of
art will our community enjoy? Will we still be leaders in the Arts community? How
will art make us feel better connected to our community?
In 2015, the City of San Luis Obispo embarked on its first ever Public Art Master
Plan. SLO's Public Art program began in May 1990 and today enjoys a robust public art
collection of 70 public art pieces (both temporary and permanent). To read the draft
Public Art Master Plan and recommendations, go to our City’s webpage at
http://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/parks-and-recreation/public-art.
Attachment 3
The primary objectives of the Public Art Master Plan and proposed recommendations
are to assess and update the vision, goals and concepts related to public art in order to
provide a road map for future public art projects.
The draft City of SLO Public Art Master Plan presents several recommendations to
maximize the effectiveness of the program. These recommendations have been
developed from input received from community workshops, interviews, best
management practices and survey feedback over the past year. This survey is
another opportunity for you to provide feedback for the draft Public Art Master Plan
recommendations.
For more information about the City’s Public Art Program contact Melissa Mudgett at
805-781-7296 or mmudgett@slocity.org.
Next Steps & Important Dates:
•April 20 - May 31: Survey Available on-line through to May 31st
•May 4th: Community Workshop - Draft Public Art Master Plan
•June 1st: Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting (Review of Community
Workshop Feedback & Public Art Master Plan Recommendations)
•August 2016 (Date TBD): Anticipated City Council Adoption of Public Art Master
Plan
Your Response
Take the Survey
Deadline: 5:00 PM on May 31, 2016
1.Who are you? (select all that apply)
I am an artist
I am a developer
I am a planner
I appreciate the arts
I am a student
I am an educator/historian
I am part of the local business community
Other
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2.What kind of arts activities do you participate in?
I attend performance art events (such as plays, music, concerts, dance, Children's
Museum, poetry readings, magic shows, etc.)
I attend art galleries/museums (Art After Dark, SLO Museum of the Arts, local
gallery space, etc.)
I create art
I participate in organizations that support art
I do not participate in arts-related activities
Other
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3. If you participate in arts activities, how often do you participate?
Once per year
Once every 3 months
Greater than 4 times per year
Other
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4. Have you participated in any of the City of SLO's Public Art Master Plan
input opportunities held this past year?
YES
NO
5. How familiar are you with the City of SLO's Public Art Program?
Very familiar
Familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar
6. What is your favorite City of SLO art event or activity in which you have
participated?
7. What is your favorite City of SLO art piece* and why?
8. *NOTE: You can visit www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/parks-and-
recreation/public-art to see the options.
9.Which of the following ideas would you support regarding the maintenance
of the City's Public Art collection?
Investment in technology (database, app development, etc.)
Dedicated maintenance funding
Analysis and development of a Conservation Plan
Community service groups (example: Pride for Public Art Service Day)
I do not support the creation of a Maintenance Plan or ongoing maintenance of the
Public Art collection
Other
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10. Do you think the City's Public Art Program should grow?
YES
NO
Unsure / Don't Know
11. The ways in which I would grow the City's Public Art Program would be...
(select all that apply)
More public art
Increased funding
Focused City staff resources
Contract with groups dedicated to public art
I would not support the program growing
Other
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12. Which of the following ideas would you support for increased funding of
the City's Public Art program?
Develop a program to seek grants
Re-evaluate the development fee structure
Study private-public partnership opportunities for public art
Re-evaluate the City's contribution
I do not support an increase in funding for public art
Other
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13. Which of the following ideas would you support to allow San Luis Obispo
to continue to be a leader in the Arts?
Develop partnerships to expand awareness of the Public Art program to the
community, residents, business, schools and tourists
Develop strategic messaging and collaborative opportunities with neighboring Cities,
University and local arts organizations
Coordinate with the City's Community Promotions Program (tourism)
Seek artists who will engage the public in creating their pieces of public art
Increase opportunities for emerging artists through temporary public art installations
(example: Utility Box Art, temporary mural installations, etc.)
I do not support maintaining our role as a leader in the Arts
Other
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14. Which of the following ideas would you support to help streamline the
public art process to incorporate art into new development?
Increased program education for developers, designers, artists and planners about
the public art process
Public art requirement early in the development and planning stages
Explore options for developing pre-approved specifications for community art pieces
(such as benches, sidewalk stencils, stairs, bicycle racks, etc.)
I like the process "as-is" and do not support any changes at this time
Other
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15. Which of the following ideas would you support for staffing the City's
Public Art Program?
Part-time Program Manager
Full-time Program Coordinator
Partnerships with other arts organizations
Volunteer program
Other
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16. Do you have other ideas to improve the City of SLO's Public Art program?
17. Will you be able to attend the Draft Public Art Master Plan Community
Workshop on Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at 5:30pm? (Ludwick Community
Center - 864 Santa Rosa Street)
YES - I will be able to attend
NO - I will not be able to attend
Unsure / Don't Know
Thank you for taking the time to complete the
on-line survey for the City of SLO Draft Public
Art Master Plan.
YOU ARE INVITED to participate in
the Community Workshop hosted by the Parks
and Recreation Commission (PRC)
on Wednesday, May 4th at 5:30pm (Ludwick
Community Center - 864 Santa Rosa Street).
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
DRAFT – PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION 1
Dedicated Public Art Resource
FINDINGS
In order to maintain and grow the public art program in SLO, a focused staff position
or partnership with an Arts organization to provide the equivalent resource is
suggested. At this time, the City’s Recreation Manager for Parks and Recreation
serves as the City’s public art program manager in addition to daily recreational
duties including supervision of a large number of programs.
For public art program management resource needs include: management and
maintenance of the existing collection, coordination of all future additions to the
collection, integration of public art into City CIP projects at the conceptual stage,
development and maintenance of strategic partnerships, integration of public art into
the development process at conceptual stage of the project, management of all new
public art installation processes, and procurement of outside funding sources. Given
that the City has only one Recreation Manager this model is not sustainable for the
long term.
RECOMMENDATION
In order to maximize the effectiveness of the public art program, it is suggested that
rather than have a Recreation Manager provide public art program management as
an added duty that a dedicated resource be identified to serve the program.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
To accomplish this option City staff should evaluate staffing and/or partnerships with
Arts Obispo and other groups.
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RECOMMENDATION 2
MAINTENANCE PLAN
FINDING
The City of SLO’s impressive art collection requires short and long-term
maintenance. The breadth of the collection (varied types of works) results in many
maintenance issues that require attention at varying degrees of regularity.
RECOMMENDATION
Addressing short and long-term maintenance for the entire collection would require a
maintenance database and maintenance plans developed for each art piece.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
The maintenance database and plans should: Identify the caretaker of the art piece,
assign routine maintenance tasks, deadlines, necessary tools/ parts, inventory,
frequency, and costs.
RECOMMENDATION 3
FUNDING ANALYSIS
FINDING
In order to grow the public art program in SLO, it will be necessary to pursue new
funding models and opportunities.
RECOMMENDATION
Develop new and diverse financial sources and opportunities which integrate
creative funding opportunities.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
I. Evaluate non-fee based funding sources (such as grants)
II. Re-evaluate a fee structure that incentivizes on-site public art within new
development
III. Study Public Private Partnership opportunities for public art
IV. Re-evaluate the City’s percentage for the arts including a possible increase
V. Re-evaluate the Development In-lieu fee structure including eliminating a
funding cap or a possible increase.
RECOMMENDATION 4
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
FINDING
A wide array of people from varying backgrounds and experiences are part of the
community in SLO. Engaging a diverse group of people and viewpoints can enrich
and enhance the public art of SLO.
RECOMMENDATION
Elevate the awareness by the community and visitors of the Public Art Program
through increased visibility, communication and marketing. Continue to employ
creative public engagement and outreach strategies in order to engage as wide of a
variety of people as possible.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
I. Develop strategic messaging and partnerships to expand awareness of the
public art program to the community, residents, business, schools and
tourists
II. Develop strategic messaging, partnerships and collaborative opportunities
with neighboring Cities, University, local and arts organizations
III. Publicize a comprehensive public art inventory both online and offline
IV. Enhance art programs through tourism to increase visitor spending and
encouraging tourists and visitors of SLO to immerse themselves in the local
public art opportunities.
V. Seek artists who will engage the public in creating their pieces of public art.
RECOMMENDATION 5
STREAMLINE THE PUBLIC ART PROCESS
FINDING
The current process has been identified by developers, artists and designers as
cumbersome and time-consuming to those unaccustomed to and inexperienced with
public art.
RECOMMENDATION
By streamlining the process of incorporating public art into new development, it may
be possible to increase both the willingness to include art and the funds devoted to it
by developers. Streamlining the public art process for artists, designers and the
public will encourage transparency and engage the community in creating public art.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
I. Educate developers, designers, artists and planners about the public art
process
II.Integrate public art requirement early in the development and planning
process
III.Explore options for developing pre-approved specifications for community art
pieces; such as benches, sidewalks, stairs, bicycle racks, etc.
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