Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2024-07-09
Time: 18:00

ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING
 AGENDA
 TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024


The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday,
July 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC
29203. Members of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please
contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have
questions regarding this meeting.


 The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair
 The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., District II  The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I

Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off
 position. All presenters should speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.


CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS

1. Approval of the April 9, 2024 and May 14, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation, &
 Philanthropy Committee Minutes

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Proposed Art Placement Policy - Mr. Henry M. Simons, MHA, Assistant City Manager
 for Operations




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ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING
 AGENDA
 TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024


The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday,
July 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC
29203. Members of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please
contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have
questions regarding this meeting.


 The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair
 The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., District II  The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I

Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off
 position. All presenters should speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.


CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS

1. Approval of the April 9, 2024 and May 14, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation, &
 Philanthropy Committee Minutes

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Proposed Art Placement Policy - Mr. Henry M. Simons, MHA, Assistant City Manager
 for Operations




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MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Approval of the April 9, 2024 and May 14, 2024
 Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy
 Committee Minutes
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
  #a: AHPPC_MN_04092024 (PDF)
  #b: AHPPC_MN_05142024 (DOCX)




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 ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE
 MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024


CALL TO ORDER

The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, April
9, 2024 at the Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203. The
Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
 Attendee Name Title Status
 Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present
 Edward H. McDowell Member Absent
 Tina N. Herbert Member Present

PRESENTATIONS

1. ColaJazz Impact Report - Mr. Mark Rapp, Executive Director / ColaJazz Foundation

Mr. Mark Rapp, Executive Director/ColaJazz Foundation, presented the 2023 Impact Report for
ColaJazz. April is Jazz Appreciation Month and the Cola Jazz Festival will take place on May 11,
2024. Summer Jazz Camp is scheduled to begin in June, along with half-day camp options tailored
for elementary school students in Richland School District Two.

The committee recessed at 3:31 p.m. and reconvened at 3:44 p.m.

2. The Impacts of Historic Preservation in Columbia - Ms. Amy Moore, Principal Planner /
 Planning and Development Services Department and Mr. John Sherrer, Director of
 Preservation / Historic Columbia Foundation

Ms. Amy Moore, Principal Planner/Planning and Development Services Department and Mr. John
Sherrer, Director of Preservation/Historic Columbia shared data from Catalyst for Columbia, the
2023 study that showcases the impact of historic preservation on the City's economic health. The
collective impact is found in four main areas: jobs, investment, tourism venues, and property value
growth. Findings from the study reinforce the importance of historic preservation for the City’s
economy and confirms that preserving Columbia’s architectural heritage is an informed, strategic
investment in the future. Impacts from Bailey Bill projects include $217 million in investments;
102 local jobs annually; $5.2 million in annual labor income; and an additional $15 spent in
qualifying rehabilitation for every $1 of required investment. In 2022, heritage tourism resulted in
over two million overnight visitors. May is Preservation Month and the Historic Columbia
Foundation will lead an awareness campaign about the study.




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There was discussion about the study of displaced minorities, criteria for establishing a National
Register District, challenges for homeowners/sources of complaints, additional assistance
programs, and the creation of a sub-committee for issues raised in the study.

There was consensus to begin sharing information across other City Council committees to foster
intentional conversations.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC
City Clerk




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 ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE
 MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024


CALL TO ORDER

The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, May
14, 2024 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia,
SC 29201. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called the meeting to order at 11:08 a.m.

 Attendee Name Title Status
 Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present
 Edward H. McDowell Member Absent
 Tina N. Herbert Member Present
PRESENTATIONS

1. One Columbia Update - Mr. Xavier Blake, Executive Director

Mr. Xavier Blake, One Columbia Executive Director provided an update on One Columbia’s
operations. One Columbia’s tech theatre program trains 12-15 local high school students in stage
management, sound, lighting, and set design. This six-week job creation program provides
students with a stipend, lunch, weekly field trips to local venues and a resume. The Central
Carolina Community Foundation and the Arts Commission fully funded this year’s program. He
also highlighted the expansion of funding sources; the local arts designation allowing for more
options; and the collaborative efforts with the Poet Laureate of Columbia, Ms. Jennifer Boykin.

There was discussion about commissioned poems and potential readings at City Council meetings.

Ms. Pamela Zelijak, Public Arts Administrator for One Columbia said since last year, four public
art projects have been completed. Using a grant from the Knight Foundation, One Columbia hired
a public art intern and a public artist in residence. The artist in residence receives a stipend for the
year. The artist in residence wants to work with the mental health community and her project will
be an expression of that work. The public art intern is conducting maintenance checks on all of the
art in the collection. There are pieces that are owned by the City and some may be privately owned.

There was discussion about developer awareness of public art opportunities; artist selection;
comparable cities; public art funds; art vandalism; and changes in property ownership and property
owner agreements.




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 ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE
 MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 11:44 a.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC
City Clerk




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MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Proposed Art Placement Policy - Mr. Henry M.
 Simons, MHA, Assistant City Manager for
 Operations
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:




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ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING
 MINUTES
 TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024


CALL TO ORDER

The Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee conducted a meeting on
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street,
Columbia, SC 29203. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called the meeting to
order at 11:09 a.m.

 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present
 Edward H. McDowell Member Remote 11:12 AM
 Tina N. Herbert Member Present

PRESENTATIONS

1. Approval of the April 9, 2024 and May 14, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation, &
 Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes

Upon a motion made by Ms. Herbert and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
unanimously to approve the April 9, 2024 and May 14, 2024 Arts, Historic
Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes.

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Proposed Art Placement Policy - Mr. Henry M. Simons, MHA, Assistant City
 Manager for Operations

Mr. Henry Simons, MHA, Assistant City Manager for Operations presented the
proposed Public Art Placement Policy and Application for the City of Columbia. He
reviewed the purpose, criteria for placement and process for placement of public art
within a city-owned facility, site or right-of-way. Public art by definition includes
murals, sculptures, and other structures of art that help to define a public space
and enhance the visual quality of the community. The public art placement
application would come to this committee. As the local arts agency, One Columbia
for Arts and Culture would also review the application and provide their feedback.

Mr. Xavier Blake, Executive Director / One Columbia for Arts and Culture explained
that One Columbia will vet the application using existing policies and then make a
recommendation. We have compiled best practices from other local art agencies
around the country. This proposed policy deals with the placement of artwork that


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is already completed. Different policies are needed if we are talking about
commissioning new public art.

There was discussion about One Columbia’s current commissioning process;
pending requests; the development of a robust public art policy; and defining public
spaces.

Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager said the intent is for this policy to apply to new
and completed art being placed on city property.

There was consensus of Council to clarify that this policy and process will apply to
any person, group, or agency considering the placement of public art on city-owned
property and right-of-ways; and to share the final policy through a press release
and One Columbia. The proposed policy will be edited based on the committee’s
feedback, sent for legal review, shared with One Columbia, and scheduled for City
Council’s consideration.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC
City Clerk




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