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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 5.A 03/21/2005CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA AGENDA BILL 5.A March 21, 2005 Agenda Title: Public Hearing to Consider a Proposed Public Art Meeting Date: March 21, 2005 Program for the City of Petaluma: Introduction of Ordinance to Add Article 19.6, Public Art, Requiring Public Art as Part of All New Development in Certain Meeting Time: ❑ 3:00 PM Zones in the City of Petaluma; and, ® 7:00 PM Resolution Establishing Procedures and Guidelines for the City of Petaluma Public Art Program. Category (check one): ❑ Consent Calendar ® Public Hearing ❑ New Business ❑ Unfinished Business ❑ Presentation Department: Director: Contact Person: Phone Number: 778-4301 Community Mike Moore Mike Moore Development Cost of Proposal: Unknown at this time Account Number: Amount_ Budgeted: $0.00 Attachments to Agenda Packet Item: Name of Fund: 1) Draft Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Add Chapter 19.6, Public Art 2) Draft Resolution Establishing Procedures and Guidelines for the City of Petaluma Public Art Program 3) Letter of Support from Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce Summary Statement: In February of 2004, the City Council directed Community Development staff to work with representatives of the Petaluma Arts Council on a draft public art ordinance. A draft of the ordinance was presented to the City Council on January 24, 2005 at which time the Council expressed reservations about some of the provisions of the ordinance and directed staff to discuss possible changes to the ordinance with representatives of the development community and the Chamber of Commerce. The revised ordinance is based on that feedback, including a community workshop held on March 2, 2005. The revised ordinance includes the following provisions: • A requirement that certain private and public non-residential developments with a construction cost of $500,000 or more provide public art on site or pay an in -lieu fee equal to one percent of the construction cost; • Establishes a Public Arts Committee and the terms and composition of its membership; • Eliminates the review process by the Public Arts Committee for public artworks that are part of a private development; • Provides for City Council review of the Public Art ordinance and program in 5 years. • Establishes a Public Art Fund for purpose of supporting public art in the City of Petaluma. Recommended Citv Council Action/Suugested Motion: Introduce the Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Add Chapter 19.6, Public Art; Adopt the Resolution Establishing Procedures and Guidelines for the City of Petaluma Public Art Program. vie ed by Finance Director: C re: Tod 's Date: March 11, 2005 Reviewed by City Attornev: ApjRr&o v Citv Manager: (0-- �t- f7 Date: Revision it ad �evised: File Code: CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA MARCH 21, 2005 AGENDA REPORT FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED PUBLIC ART PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PETALUMA 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In February of 2004, the City Council directed Community Development staff to work with representatives of the Petaluma Arts Council on a draft public art ordinance. A draft of the ordinance was presented to the City Council on January 24, 2005, at which time the Council expressed reservations about some of the provisions of the ordinance and directed staff to discuss possible changes to the ordinance with representatives of the development community and the Chamber of Commerce. The revised ordinance is based on that feedback, including a community workshop held on March 2, 2005. The revised ordinance includes the following provisions: • A requirement that certain private and public non-residential developments with a construction cost of $500,000 or more provide public art on site or pay an in -lieu fee equal to one percent of the construction cost; • Establishes a Public Arts Committee and the terms and composition of its membership; • Eliminates the review process by the Public Arts Committee for public artworks that are part of a private development; • Provides for City Council review of the Public Art ordinance and program in 5 years. • Establishes a Public Art Fund for purpose of supporting public art in the City of Petaluma. 2. BACKGROUND: The City Council first heard a presentation on public art from the Petaluma Arts Council back in February of 2004. At that time, the Arts Council provided information on the benefits of public art to the community and the local economy and cited a number of jurisdictions in California and around the country that have successfully adopted and implemented public art ordinances. Based on that initial presentation, Council directed staff to work with Arts Council representatives to develop a local public art ordinance based on providing art or paying an in -lieu fee equal to 1% of the construction cost of the project (for projects with a construction cost of $500,000.00 or more). The 1% of construction cost is a standard for nearly all public art ordinances. The ordinance, as drafted, would only apply to private and public non-residential projects (including mixed use projects). The ordinance, based on adopted language from other California public art ordinances, clearly defines public art without expressing a preference for the artist, or a particular style and content. Those decisions will be left to the project applicant and their own selected art professional. In addition to art that will be installed in conjunction with new development, the ordinance also provides for the payment of an in -lieu fee that can be used for a variety of activities to expand the number of and accessibility to public artworks in the community, as well as the administration of the public art program. W A City Council appointed, seven -member committee will be responsible for reviewing public art applications for public projects (i.e., City sponsored projects) and general oversight of the City's public art program. The ordinance establishes the specific composition of the committee and the terms of its members. The accompanying resolution establishes the duties and responsibilities of the committee. The ordinance also anticipates that the program will be funded sufficiently to provide either consultant assistance or professional staff to administer the program and serve as liaison to the Public Arts Committee. The ordinance establishes a Public Art Fund that is "maintained, managed and reviewed by the City Manager, or his/her designee" (Section 19.6-700 of the ordinance). Any proposed use of the fund will also be subject to City Council review as part of the annual budget process. The resolution includes guidelines for the administration of the Public Art Fund. 3. ALTERNATIVES: The Council may consider several alternatives in addressing this issue: 1) The Council may adopt the ordinance and resolution as provided; 2) The Council may modify the ordinance and resolution as it deems necessary based on testimony from the public hearing and any other considerations pertinent to this issue. 3) The Council may choose to not act on the ordinance and resolution at this time. 4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: As stated previously, there will be some yet -to -be -determined financial impact to the City in the short-term for staffing and administrative expenses until the Public Art Fund is at a sufficient size to support the administration of the public art program. 5. CONCLUSION: This ordinance and resolution represent a considerable amount of volunteer effort on the part of the Arts Council representatives. In addition, the revision process included significant contributions from Matt White of Basin Street Properties, Larry Reed, landscape architect, Onita Pellegrini and the members of the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee and the Chamber Board of Directors, and numerous citizens who participated in the community workshop on March 2. The ordinance and resolution are based in large part on existing, successful public art programs in other comparable cities in California.. 6. RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Public Art Ordinance and adopt the accompanying Resolution of Procedures and Guidelines. cS Ordinance N.C.S. AMENDING ORDINANCE 1072 N.C.S. (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) TO ADD ARTICLE 19.6, PUBLIC ART, REQUIRING PUBLIC ART AS PART OF ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES IN THE CITY OF PETALUMA WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has determined that public art is a critical element of public health and welfare; and WHEREAS, research has shown that the arts foster economic development, revitalize urban areas and improve the overall business climate. Additionally, a well -conceived work of art can increase the value of a development project, help to lease space more quickly, enhance the corporate image of the community, promote cultural tourism and provide a visible and lasting contribution to the community in return for the ability to build; and WHEREAS, public art expresses the confidence, vitality and optimism of the community and reflects the highest ideals of its citizens resulting in a more beautiful and liveable city; and WHEREAS, Public Art enriches and celebrates our community identity by developing a collection of artworks which have strong inherent aesthetic quality, represent diverse communities and a wide range of artistic styles and disciplines; and WHEREAS, in order to insure that public art is present throughout the community it is necessary to require that all new development in certain zoning designations in the City of Petaluma include an element of public art or, where appropriate, contribute to a City fund for public art, in an amount to be determined by the City Council, in lieu of providing said art; and WHEREAS, amending the Zoning Ordinance to require public art is consistent with Program 37.1 of the 1987-2005 General Plan, which encourages a program of public art in parks, public buildings and public open spaces. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Ordinance 1072 N.C.S. is hereby amended to add the following: Article 19.6 Public Art 19.6-100 Purpose 19.6-200 Definitions 19.6-300 Public Art Required in Certain Zones 19.6-400 Public Arts Committee 19.6-500 Public Art Fund M 19.6-100 PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the establishment of guidelines, procedures and standards for the integration of public art into new private and public development and redevelopment projects. Public art helps make our city more livable and more visually stimulating. The experience of public art makes the public areas of buildings and their grounds more welcoming, it creates a deeper interaction with the places we visit, and in which we work and live. Public art illuminates the history of a community while it points to the city's aspirations for the future. A city rich in art encourages cultural tourism which brings in visitor revenues. To achieve these goals, public art planning should be integrated into project planning at the earliest possible stage, and the selected artist should become a member of the project's design team early in the design process. 19.6-200 DEFINITIONS. "Construction cost" shall mean the total value of the project as determined by the Community Development Department. Calculations shall be based on construction costs as declared on all building permit applications, but shall not apply to costs solely attributable to tenant improvements. Building permit applications shall include, but not be limited to all grading, building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit applications for the project. "Construction or reconstruction" means new construction or the rehabilitation, renovation, remodeling or improvement of an existing building, except those construction activities solely attributable to tenant improvements, having a construction cost as defined in this Chapter of $500,000.00 or more. "Public artworks" means works of art are to be enduring original artworks. They should be of the highest quality and craftsmanship. They should engage one's mind and senses while enhancing and enriching the quality of life of the city. The artworks will be generally sited and an integral part of the landscaping and/or architecture of the building, considering the historical, geographical and social/cultural context of the site. The artworks shall be constructed in a scale that is proportional to the scale of the development. Public artworks may include sculpture, furnishings or fixtures, including but not limited to gates, walls, railings, street lights or seating, if created by an artist as unique elements. The artworks can include water elements and walkways. Public artworks may include artistic or aesthetic elements of the overall architecture or landscape design if created by a professional artist or a design team that includes a professional visual artist. Public artworks may include sculpture, murals, photography and original works of graphic art, water features, neon, glass, mosaics, or any combination of forms of media, furnishing or fixtures permanently affixed to the building or its grounds, or a combination thereof, and may include architectural features of the building. S— Public artworks do not include the following: (a.) Art objects that are mass- produced of standard design such as playground equipment, benches or fountains; (b) Decorative or functional elements or architectural details, which are designed solely by the building architect as opposed to an artist commissioned for this purpose working individually or in collaboration with the building architect; (c) Landscape architecture and landscape gardening except where these elements are designed by the artist and are an integral part of the work of art by the artist; (d) Directional elements such as super graphics, signage, or color coding except where these elements are integral parts of the original work of art or executed by artists in unique or limited editions. (e) Logos or corporate identity. "Public art in -lieu fee" means the fee paid to the City of Petaluma pursuant to this Chapter equal to one percent of construction cost as defined herein. In -lieu fees shall be placed in the Public Art Fund. The fund shall be used for public art on public property. The fund shall be used exclusively to (1) provide sites for works of art, (2) acquire and install works of art, (3) maintain works of art, or (4) support the exhibition of art which is publicly accessible. "Public art project" means the cost for the development, acquisition, and installation of the public art required by this ordinance. It shall include the costs for the administration of this public art program. "Public construction project" means any publicly funded construction or reconstruction project, except as provided in Section 19-300(B), of the City of Petaluma or the Petaluma Community Development Commission with an engineer's estimate of the project cost of $500,000.00 or more, including but not limited to, the adopted 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program, as amended from time to time. "Visual Art Professional" shall mean any of the following: professional artist in any medium, curator, art critic, art historian, arts educator, architect or other design professional with a visual arts background or fine arts collector. 19.6-300 PUBLIC ART REQUIRED IN CERTAIN ZONES. A) Public artworks, as defined in Section 19.6-100, shall be required as part of any private or public construction or reconstruction project, as defined by Section 19.6- 100, located in the following zoning districts: 1) Administrative Professional Office District (C -O). 2) Neighborhood Commercial District (C -W 3) Central Commercial District (C -C), including mixed use. 4) Highwav Commercial District (C -H), including mixed use. 5) Light Industrial District (M -L). 6) General Industrial District (M -G). M 7) Planned Unit District (PUD) and Planned Communitv District (PCD), except residential PUD's and PCD's; but including mixed use. 8) T-5 and T-6 Zones, as established by the Central Petaluma Specific Plan Smart Code, except projects that are entirely residential, but including mixed use. 9) Anv Citv Zonine District for any public construction project as defined by this ordinance. B) Exceptions: The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to the following activities: 1) Underground public works projects; 2) Street or sidewalk repair; 3) Tree planting; 4) Remodeling, repair or reconstruction of structures which have been damaged by fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity; 5) Affordable housing construction, remodel, repair or reconstruction projects; 6) Seismic retrofit projects as defined by Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter 17.34; 7)Construction, remodel, repair or reconstruction of structures owned and occupied by public -serving social service and non-profit agencies. 8) Utility pump stations and reservoirs. 9) Fire sprinkler installation projects as defined by Petaluma Municipal Code Section 17.20.070 . C) Any private residential only project of 50 units or more, as permitted in any zoning district, may choose to voluntarily participate in the public art program. Residential developers choosing to voluntarily participate in the program shall follow the procedures set forth in this Section. Applicants choosing to voluntarily participate in the public art program shall provide public art on the project site, as provided by this Article, and are not eligible to pay the in -lieu fee. D) The public art project shall cost an amount not less than one percent of the construction cost for a private or public project, including all administrative costs borne by the City, as they may relate to that project. The public art may be located (1) in areas on the site of the building or addition clearly visible from the public street or sidewalk, or (2) on the site of the approved open space feature of the project, or (3) upon the approval of any relevant public agency on adjacent public property, or (4) in a publicly accessible area of the development project. E) The creator of public art shall be a practitioner in the visual arts who is not a member of the project architect, engineering or landscape architect firm. Public art shall be displayed in a manner that will'enhance its enjoyment by the general public. F) Compliance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be demonstrated by the owner or developer at the time of filing a building permit application in one of the following ways: 1) Payment of the full amount of the public art in -lieu fee; or 2) Written proof to the Community Development Department of a contractual agreement to commission or purchase and install the required public artwork on the subject development site and a written acknowledgement by the project artist and the owner or developer, in a form approved by the City, that the proposed public artwork complies with the following criteria: a) The art shall be designed and constructed by any person experienced in the production of such art and recognized by critics and by his/her peers as one who produces works of art; b) The art project shall require a low level of maintenance and that the proposed maintenance provisions are adequate for the long -tern integrity and enjoyment of the work; c) The art work shall be related in terns of scale, material, form and content to immediate and adjacent buildings and architecture, landscaping or other setting so to complement the site and its surroundings and shall be consistent with any corresponding action of the Planning Commission, Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee or City Council as it may relate to any development entitlements; d) Permanent art work shall be a, fixed asset to the property; e) The art work shall be maintained by the property owner in a manner acceptable to the City; f) The art work meets all applicable building code requirements. G) In the event that the City determines that the proposed public art project does not comply with criteria (a) through (f), above, the matter shall be referred to the Public Arts Committee for review and a determination as to the project's compliance with criteria (a) through (f). The determination of the Public Arts Committee may be appealed to the City Council in the manner prescribed by Zoning Ordinance Section 26-408 (B) and (C). H) The owner or developer shall provide the City with proof of installation of the required public artwork on the development site prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. I) Title to all artworks required by and installed pursuant to this Chapter shall pass to the successive owners of the development. Each successive owner shall be responsible for the custody, protection and maintenance of such works of art. J) If, for any reason, the current owner shall choose to replace any public artwork installed pursuant to this Chapter, the following requirements shall be met before the artwork is replaced: 1) The cost of the replacement shall be equal to, or greater than, the cost of the art to be removed. 2) The location of the replacement shall meet the requirement for public accessibility in effect at the time of the replacement. 3) The replacement art shall conform, in every respect, to all standards in effect at the time of the replacement. a 4) The replacement work, location and installation shall violate no other ordinance. 5) The replacement art shall be available for public view not more than 180 days after the existing art is removed, unless the period is extended by the Community Development Director. 19.6-400 PUBLIC ARTS COMMITTEE A Public Arts Committee is hereby established by the City Council. Terms of office for each of the Committee members shall be four-year, staggered terms. Said Committee shall be comprised of seven members as follows: A) Three members shall be "Visual Arts Professionals", as defined herein, and appointed by the City Council from the community at -large. B) One member shall be a member of the Parks, Music and Recreation Commission, as designated by the members of the Parks, Music and Recreation Commission. D) One member shall be a member of the Petaluma Arts Council, as nominated by the Arts Council and appointed by the City Council. E) Two members shall be appointed by the City Council from the community -at -large The Committee shall perform the duties required of this ordinance and any other ordinance or resolution of the City Council pertaining to the City of Petaluma's public art program. 19.6-500 PUBLIC ART FUND. All fees collected under this ordinance shall be held in a special fund designated "Public Art Fund," maintained, managed and reviewed by the City Manager, or his/her designee. The Public Arts Committee shall, as part of the City's annual budget process, estimate the administrative costs of the public art program for the given fiscal year, including but not limited to staff support and related expenses; curatorial services; documentation; publicity, community education and any other services or programs in accordance with the intent of this ordinance. Revisions to the adopted annual budget for the Public Art Fund shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Manager, who may determine that said revisions also require the approval of the City Council. Section 2. Applicability. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to any project that receives any required entitlement approvals (tentative map, rezoning or prezoning, General Plan amendment and related environmental determination) from the Planning Commission and City Council after the effective date of this ordinance. If SPARC approval is the only required entitlement for a project, then the project must receive final SPARC approval prior to the effective date of this ordinance. If a building permit is only required and none of the 0 circumstances listed in this Section apply to the application, then the building permit must be issued for the project prior to the effective date of this ordinance. However, when a development agreement or some other agreement authorized by the City Manager is in place that clearly establishes provisions for the payment of in -lieu fees, said project may be exempt from the requirements of this ordinance. Section 3. City Council Review. The City Council shall review the provisions of this ordinance and the effectiveness of the Public Art program following a period of time deemed appropriate by the City Council, but not to exceed five years after the effective date of this ordinance. Section 4. Exemption from CEQA. The City Council finds, pursuant to Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(a), that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that it is not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. E RESOLUTION -2005 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY OF PETALUMA PUBLIC ARTS COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma, by Ordinance , has authorized the creation of public art program through a combination of zoning requirements for certain public and private development projects and a Public Art In -Lieu Fee equal to 1% of defined construction costs; and WHEREAS, Ordinance authorizes the creation of a Public Arts Committee with the duties and responsibilities of building and maintaining a meaningful public arts program in the City of Petaluma; and WHEREAS, the Public Arts Committee shall perform its duties and responsibilities in accordance with the procedures and guidelines established herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma does hereby establish the following procedures and guidelines for the Public Art Program of the City of Petaluma and Public Arts Committee. PUBLIC ARTS COMMITTEE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. A) Review and approve public art applications and related materials for any public art project on public property or as part of a public construction project as defined in Chapter 19.6 of the Zoning Ordinance, pursuant to the following requirements and procedures: 1) A completed public art application form and related materials and information shall be submitted to the Community Development Department. The public art component of the public construction project shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Arts Committee prior to or in conjunction with any other required City entitlement or permit; or, when an entitlement or permit may not required, prior to City Council approval of a request to go to bid. 2) Submittal requirements shall include the following: site plans (including landscaping and lighting details and any other appropriate accessories to complement and protect the project); structural calculations; a model of the project in its anticipated context; drawings and photos; material samples and finishes; a detailed cost estimate; anticipated maintenance requirements and associated costs; the artist's resume (including training and education, record of group and solo exhibitions, public and private collections, critiques and articles); slides and/or photos of the artist's past work which demonstrates similarities to the proposal and the price for which these works were sold or commissioned (verification of past selling prices shall also be provided); location of any identifying plaques (plaques shall list only the date, title and artist and shall not be mounted directly on the project). The number of copies of each required item shall be determined by the Public Arts Committee and clearly indicated on the public art application form. Developers are encouraged to provide a wide range of styles, materials and types when selecting an art project for the program B) Provide general oversight of the public art program, its projects, and sites including, but not limited to: 1) Selecting artwork and appropriate locations for the public art program. Locations can include surface treatments of buildings, retaining walls and bridges, or may be interior spaces provided they are accessible to the public for a minimum of eight hours per business day. 2) Selecting artists for commissioned artwork 3) Establishing requirements of design documentation for review of artwork, and requirements for project records. 4) Establishing maintenance policies and funding. 5) Developing and making recommendations to the City Council on expenditures from the Public Art Fund. 6) Participating to the extent determined appropriate by the City Manager in the selection of support staff and consultants necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the commission. 7) Preparing and implementing a comprehensive plan for the public arts. .PUBLIC ART FUND ADMINISTRATION A) The Public Art Fund shall be used to further the intent and purpose of these guidelines and procedures, the Public Art chapter of the Zoning Ordinance, and in the administration of the public art program. B) Permitted expenditures of the Public Art Fund shall include, but are not limited to: 1) The cost of art work and its installation; 2) Water works, landscaping, lighting, plaques and other objects which are an integral part of the art work; 3) Frames, mats, pedestals and other objects necessary for the presentation of the art work; 4) Walls, pools, landscaping and other architectural or landscape architectural elements necessary for the proper aesthetic and structural placement of the art work; 5) Maintenance and repair of art works funded through the Public Art Fund; 6) Administration of the City's public art program, including staff support and related expenses, curatorial services, documentation, publicity and community education. 7) Hiring consultants as may be needed to advise and/or assist the Public Arts Committee in such areas as: professional appraisal of art work; packing and shipping art work; conservation and maintenance; collection documentation; installation design; presentation assistance; contract negotiation; artist selection; program monitoring; on-site monitoring of art work installation. C) Nothing shall preclude gifts, grants, bequests, donations or other cash received by the City Council for art purposes from being placed in the Public Art Fund and used for the purposes expressed herein or for any other purpose as may be determined by the donor. I3 PETALUMA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE March 8, 2005 fvJl1R 1 4 Mayor David Glass Petaluma City Council Members I 1 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Dear Mayor Glass and Council Members, The Board of Directors of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce has o, voted to support the revised Public Arts Ordinance contingent upon the following two items iir� tniY After a Chamber meeting with Mike Moore, Director of Community Development, two points were suggested that Mr. Moore said would be included in the ordinance before submitting to the City Council on March 21. ■ Article 19.6 Public Art 19.6-300 B) Exceptions: Include the mandated installation of sprinkler systems on existing structures. ■ Add a clause requiring the ordinance to be brought before the City Council for review in five years from adoption date to determine whether the ordinance and committee are meeting the intentions of the program. It is also recommended that the Art Committee have representation reflecting a broad cross section of the community with no one group dominating. The Chamber applauds the Petaluma Arts Council and city staff for bringing the proposed ordinance back to the public, holding hearings and workshops, and listening to input received. Changes in the revised document indicate that the Arts Council listened to suggestions. Yours truly, Onita Pellegrini Chief Executive Officer cc: Alison Marks, Mike Moore I+ PETALUMA ARTS COUNCIL Post Office Box 750661 Petaluma, CA 94975 Tel: 707.766.5200 www.petalumaartscouncil.org Mayor David Glass Members, City Council The City of Petaluma 11 English St. Petaluma, CA 94952 March 14, 2005 Dear Mayor and Council members, 4 K0 R ?M5 CITY CLEh PETALUMA After two months of continued community input, we are pleased to return to council in support of the revised Petaluma Public Art Ordinance. Many legitimate and thoughtful questions and concerns were raised by the development community, the business community and our citizens at large. The revised document is the culmination of all segments of the community working together to create solutions. This highly productive process addressed everyone's concerns and has produced a program of substance and integrity of which the community can be proud. We would like to thank Matt White from Basin Street properties who rolled up his sleeves and did valuable research to address the concerns of developers while also honoring the needs and desires of the community. We would also like to acknowledge the Petaluma Chamber of Commerce who worked actively with our committee. They asked hard questions and participated in revisions that spoke to the needs of the business community. Much good feedback and information was also gathered from the community during the March 5th workshop at Luchessi Community Center. The Petaluma Arts Council would also like to acknowledge and thank Mike Moore from the Community Development Department. His continued hard work on this issue, listening skills and patient explanations helped create a climate of cooperation and collaboration. This process has been an example of how good public policy is created. The commitment of the City Council to support the process that has created this ordinance is an example of leadership that recognizes the financial and social contributions of public art to the community. Petaluma's public art program will enliven our new public spaces, refine our growing identity and define Petaluma as a cultural hub of Sonoma County. We greatly appreciate your consideration and support. Sincerely, Alison Marks President, Board of Directors Petaluma Arts Council 15