HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Manager's Report - Supplemental Communication re Public r l 9/13/2019
Public Art Master Plan Update:
• RRM Design Group was retained as the City's Consultant to assist in public
engagement, research of best practices, review and modifications to
policies and procedures, and subsequent creation of a Public Art Master
Plan.
• During two days in late August the consultant conducted focus interviews
with 38 members of the community, staff and Council. Participants
represented the various Arts related organizations, our schools, art relate'
businesses, VHB, the current Task Force members, our business
community and folks who have a general interest in the arts.
• The consultant and staff also toured the city to look at some of o
existing pieces of public art and some opportunity areas for ne
Next Steps:
► On Friday a link to a community-wide survey was posted to the City's website, as well as
emailed to all of the focus group participants with the request that they in turn email it to
their mailing lists, as well as to many other stakeholder groups. It is also posted on our Social
Media sites.
► Input will be gathered through late October.
► Staff will return in November to the Council with an update on the plan and progress.
► For more information go to the City's website
► https://www.huntinetonbeachca.Qov/residents/recreation culture/public-art/
► Or to take the survey
► htt s://www.huntin tonbeachca. ov/files/users/communit services/Public-Art- a'
an-Survey.p
► Or to email your input on public art in our city: public.art@surfcity-hb.org
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