South Pasadena Municipal Code Art. IVL PUBLIC ART COMMISSIO ~~N~~ <u>4</u>

There is hereby created a public art commission. (Ord. No. 2326, § 1 (part), 2018; Ord. No. 2406, § 30, 2025.)

The public art commission shall hold one regular meeting each calendar quarter on a date and time established by resolution. Special meetings, as necessary, may be called as provided for in Government Code Section 54956, or its successor statute. (Ord. No. 2406, § 35, 2025.)

It shall be the responsibility of the public art commission:

(a) To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to public art or art in public places;

(b) To review and approve proposed public art projects associated with the city’s Civic Center Art Gallery, public art program, and public art development fee; and

(c) To provide policy recommendations on public art projects and programs as directed by the city manager or the city council, including but not limited to artwork placed in public places or incorporated into public buildings, art education programs, or art display programs or performances. (Ord. No. 2326, § 1 (part), 2018; Ord. No. 2406, § 32, 2025. Formerly 2.79-8)

The public art commission may discharge its responsibilities in the manner and means selected by it, except as follows:

(a) Unless expressly authorized to do so by the city council, it shall not represent itself to be, nor in any way act for or on behalf of, the city council, nor shall it commit the officers, employees or staff of the city in any manner to any course of action; to the contrary, it shall act as a study center and clearinghouse for advisory action to the city council; and

(b) It shall not encroach upon any area preempted by state or federal law; and

(c) It shall forward all of its findings and recommendations to the city manager and the city council prior to public release. (Ord. No. 2326, § 1 (part), 2018; Ord. No. 2406, § 33, 2025. Formerly 2.79-9.)

All members shall have an expressed interest in and knowledge of public art projects, methods, and procedures. (Ord. No. 2326, § 1 (part), 2018; Ord. No. 2406, § 34, 2025. Formerly 2.79-10.)