Submitted By: Beaches, Parks and Recreation
Prepared By: Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
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CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-170, APPROVING THE PUBLIC ART ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY POLICY NO. 304-1-2 FINDING THAT THE ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378(b)(5)
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Summary:
Staff is requesting City Council consideration of a proposed Art on Public Property Policy (Attachment 2) developed from the Arts & Culture Committee’s proposed Public Art Framework (Attachment 3). The policy establishes a consistent approach to evaluating, approving, installing, and maintaining artwork on City-owned property while supporting San Clemente’s cultural identity, history, and community character.
The proposed policy draws primarily from Document A of the framework and incorporates selected implementation provisions from Documents B and C. Adoption establishes policy direction and administrative procedures. Specific artwork proposals, project expenditures, and new funding mechanisms would remain subject to applicable City review and approval requirements.
Background:
The Arts & Culture Committee compiled the Public Art Framework (Attachment 2) to guide the City’s approach to public art and support a lasting cultural legacy. The framework consists of three components: Document A establishes the governing policy; Document B provides implementation recommendations; and Document C outlines operational procedures.
The framework emphasizes San Clemente’s natural environment, people and culture, Spanish Village by the Sea character, surf heritage, and visual and performing arts. It also identifies the City’s 2028 centennial and the broader interest associated with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games as opportunities to celebrate local identity through public art.
Staff translated the framework into the City’s standard Policy and Procedure format, retainin...
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