Item 10 - Public Art and Preservation Policy

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EXHIBIT 1 More information regarding city permits can be found here: htips://www.santa- ana.org/permits-counter/ 2.3 Site Selection Public art will be placed in highly visible, accessible areas within Santa Ana parks,plazas, and other public spaces. Site selection will consider pedestrian activity, overall visibility, and compliance with safety, infrastructure, and accessibility standards. Locations will also be evaluated for their historical, cultural, and environmental relevance. Physical characteristics such as walls, surfaces, landscaping, and sun exposure, as well as potential weather or vandalism impacts, will inform placement decisions. Selected sites should complement and enhance the surrounding environment. The City will make the final determination on placement of the artwork. 2.3.1 Site Suitability Artwork locations should prioritize structurally suitable surfaces. • Where existing structures are used, early evaluation of wall condition and long-term stability helps prevent premature deterioration. Those walls should be evaluated by an engineer for settlement and movement prior to artwork installation to prevent cracking or damage over time. • If installed on private property walls facing the public right-of-way, an agreement with the wall owner must be in place that grants the City rights to access, reconstruct, maintain, etc. The owner must agree to preserve the art rather than simply painting over it or reconstructing the wall without some form of notice or approval, especially if the art was funded by the City. 2.3.2 Historic Properties Art installations on sites determined eligible for historic preservation or existing sites on the Santa Ana register of historic properties shall be subject to approval by the Historic Resources Commission(HRC)if issuance of a certificate of appropriateness is required, or for a formal recommendation to the City Council if required, as determined by Chapter 3 0 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Specifically, any public art installation involving physical attachment to, or significant visual alteration of, a historic resource must be evaluated by the HRC to ensure the project does not damage historic fabric or diminish the site's integrity. This evaluation shall confirm that the installation methods are reversible where feasible and that the artwork remains contextually appropriate to the surrounding architectural and historical environment. 2.4 Public Involvement Community input can be an essential component of the public art process in Santa Ana to ensure artworks reflect local values, histories, and aspirations. As appropriate for the proposed project, the City may gather public feedback at multiple stages through meetings, listening sessions, surveys, workshops, and partnerships. Artists are required to engage with the community, gather and incorporate feedback, document their outreach efforts, and ensure that the final artwork meaningfully represents Santa Ana's identity and collective memory. 2.5 Capital Projects 8