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S P E C I A L M E E T I N G M I N U T E S
J U L Y 9 , 2 0 1 3
1 . C A L L T O O R D E R
B r i a n H a w o r t h , A s s i s t a n t t o t h e C i t y M a n a g e r , c a l l e d t h e S p e c i a l P u b l i c M e e t i n g
o f t h e P u b l i c A r t s C o m m i s s i o n t o o r d e r a t 7 : 0 1 p . m . i n t h e C o m m u n i t y R o o m
l o c a t e d a t 9 7 0 1 L a s T u n a s D r . , T e m p l e C i t y .
2 . R O L L C A L L
P R E S E N T : C o m m i s s i o n e r H e p l e r , H o , K e e l i n , K i m , L a r s e n , R a c h f o r d ,
Z h a o
A B S E N T : C o m m i s s i o n e r N o n e
A L S O P R E S E N T : A s s i s t a n t t o t h e C i t y M a n a g e r H a w o r t h , M a n a g e m e n t
A n a l y s t W e n d y C h u n g , P u b l i c A r t C o n s u l t a n t L e s l e y E l w o o d ,
a n d C o m m i s s i o n S e c r e t a r y C h e l s e a W o o d
3 . P L E D G E O F A L L E G I A N C E
C o m m i s s i o n e r H e p l e r l e d t h o s e p r e s e n t i n t h e P l e d g e o f A l l e g i a n c e .
4 . P U B L I C C O M M E N T S O N I T E M S N O T L I S T E D O N T H E A G E N D A
N o n e
5 . N E W B U S I N E S S
A . S E L E C T I O N O F C O M M I S S I O N C H A I R A N D V I C E - C H A I R A N D
D E T E R M I N A T I O N O F C O M M I S S I O N E R T E R M S .
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N : 1 . E L E C T A C H A I R A N D V I C E - C H A I R
F O R A O N E - Y E A R T E R M E F F E C T I V E
J U L Y 1 , 2 0 1 3 T O J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 1 4 ; A N D
2 . D R A W L O T S T O D E T E R M I N E
C O M M I S S I O N E R T E R M S F O R A
T W O - O R T H R E E - Y E A R P E R I O D
E F F E C T I V E J U L Y 1 , 2 0 1 3 .
Public Arts Commission Minutes
July 9, 2013
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Assistant to the City Manager Haworth prompted Commissioners to begin
the nomination process for selection of the Commission Chair.
Commissioner Hepler motioned to nominate Commissioner Larsen.
Commissioner Keelin seconded Commissioner Hepler's nomination and
carried by Roll Call Vote.
AYES: Commissioner — Hepler, Ho, Keelin, Kim, Larsen, Rachford,
Zhao
NOES: Commissioner — None
ABSENT: Commissioner — None
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth stated the nomination of
Commissioner Larsen was approved 7 -0, and motioned Commissioners to
begin the nomination process for selection of the Vice - Chair.
Commissioner Hepler motioned to nominate Commissioner Ho.
Commissioner Keelin seconded Commissioner Hepler's nomination and
carried by Roll Call Vote.
AYES: Commissioner — Hepler, Ho, Keelin, Kim, Larsen, Rachford,
Zhao
NOES: Commissioner — None
ABSENT: Commissioner — None
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth stated the nomination of
Commissioner Ho was approved 7 -0. Restated the selection of
Commissioner Larsen as Chair, and Commissioner Ho as Vice - Chair.
Intiated the drawing of lots for random selection of Commissioner terms
and explained that three Commissioners would serve 2 -year terms, and
four Commissioners would serve 3 -year terms. He proceeded to instruct
Commissioners to draw lots at random to select their terms.
COMMISSIONER TERMS
Commissioner Hepler
Commissioner Ho
Commissioner Keelin
Commissioner Kim
Commissioner Larsen
Commissioner Rachford
Commissioner Zhao
3 years
3 years
2 years
3 years
2 years
3 years
2 years
Public Arts Commission Minutes
July 9, 2013
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Assistant to the City Manager Haworth asked Commissioners if they
would like to trade terms.
Commissioner Hepler offered to trade his 3 -year term for a 2 -year term.
Commissioner Larsen offered to trade her 2 -year term for Commissioner
Hepler's 3 -year term.
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth closed the discussion and restated
Commissioner terms as follows:
COMMISSIONER TERMS
Commissioner Hepler
Commissioner Ho
Commissioner Keelin
Commissioner Kim
Chairman Larsen
Commissioner Rachford
Commissioner Zhao
6. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
2 years
3 years
2 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
2 years
A. COMMISSIONER PROTOCOLS & OATH OF OFFICE
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth provided Commissioners with
Commission Protocols and Oath of Office. He also distributed a copy of
Form 700 as required by the California Fair Political Practices Coalition.
B. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD UPDATE
Management Analyst Chung updated the Commission on the Rosemead
Boulevard Safety Enhancements and Beautification Project. Sidewalks
south of Las Tunas Dr. and center medians have been reconstructed.
Construction crews will complete east and west sidewalks north of Las
Tunas Dr. to Callita St. Project completion is expected by summer 2014.
She also advised the Commission to be responsive to public arts related
matters to maintain the project's sensitive construction schedule.
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth clarified that delays to the Project
schedule may result in additional costs taken from the project's public art
budget.
• Commissioner Hepler asked if there is a timeline for art fabrication.
Public Arts Commission Minutes
July 9, 2013
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Public Art Consultant Elwood confirmed the existence of an art fabrication
timeline. Artists were given a tour of the Rosemead Project in June.
Elwood is requiring artists to submit their design concepts by August 2,
2013. Artists will present their design concepts and Commissioners will
select three final artists at a Regular Meeting on August 7, 2013. The
Commission will recommend to City Council three artists to design and
fabricate public artwork for Rosemead Boulevard at the City Council
meeting on August 20, 2013.
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth confirmed that artists'
presentations would be the only item on the August 7 Public Art
Commission agenda.
C. UPCOMING INTIATIVES
s Consultant Elwood clarified the Annual Plan as the goals, and the Work
Plan as the tasks of the Commission. The concept of a percent for art fee
ordinance was also introduced as a mechanism for generating money for
public art acquisition and maintenance. Furthermore, she presented three
case studies that illustrate successful partnership opportunities to further
arts and culture initiatives. Cases included: 3- dimensional banner art in
Seattle, WA; the Guitartown fundraiser in West Hollywood, CA; and
Chinatown Nights, in Los Angeles, CA.
D. COMMISSIONER TRAININGS
Public Art Consultant Elwood provided preliminary information on
Commissioner training and a regional public art tour. Training is tentatively
scheduled for September or October.
E. UPCOMING COMMISSION EVENTS
Secretary Wood notified Commissioners of Rock the Canvas pop -up art
galleries on July 31 and August 21, 2013; a Gallery Opening and
Reception at Min W Fine Art & School on August 19, 2013; and the City
Council meeting (to recommend artists to fabricate artwork for Rosemead
Boulevard) on August 20, 2013.
F. INTRODUCTIONS & PERSEPECTIVES
Public Art Consultant Elwood led a discussion about public artwork and
reviewed images of public art installations submitted by Commissioners.
7. COMMISSION ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE REGULAR AGENDA
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P u b l i c A r t s C o m m i s s i o n M i n u t e s
J u l y 9 , 2 0 1 3
P a g e 5
A . C O M M I S S I O N E R H E P L E R R e q u e s t e d s t a t u s o f a p r e v i o u s p e r c e n t f o r
a r t f e e o r d i n a n c e c o n s i d e r e d b y t h e f o r m e r P u b l i c A r t A d v i s o r y G r o u p .
A s s i s t a n t t o t h e C i t y M a n a g e r H a w o r t h e x p l a i n e d t h e p r e v i o u s o r d i n a n c e
w a s c o n c e p t u a l , a n d d i d n o t a c c o u n t f o r p o t e n t i a l a r t a c q u i s i t i o n a n d
m a i n t e n a n c e c o s t s , n o r d i d i t c l e a r l y s p e c i f y i t s a p p l i c a b i l i t y t o c o m m e r c i a l
a n d / o r r e s i d e n t i a l p r o p e r t i e s . H e s u g g e s t e d t h e p r e v i o u s o r d i n a n c e d r a f t b e
a m e n d e d t o a d d r e s s t h e s e i s s u e s .
C o m m i s s i o n e r H e p l e r a s k e d h o w m a n y C o m m i s s i o n m e e t i n g s a r e
a n t i c i p a t e d b e f o r e a n e w o r d i n a n c e c o u l d b e r e c o m m e n d e d t o t h e C i t y
C o u n c i l .
A s s i s t a n t t o t h e C i t y M a n a g e r H a w o r t h e s t i m a t e d t h r e e C o m m i s s i o n
m e e t i n g s u n t i l t h e o r d i n a n c e i s c o n s i d e r e d b y t h e C o m m i s s i o n , w h i c h
w o u l d r e q u i r e i n p u t f r o m t h e C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t D i r e c t o r .
B . C O M M I S S I O N E R K E E L I N R e q u e s t e d a n u p d a t e o n a c a m e l l i a p a t t e r n
d e s i g n t o b e e t c h e d a l o n g t h e e x t e n d e d P e r f o r m i n g A r t s P a v i l i o n d a n c e
f l o o r .
C o u n c i l m e m b e r V i z c a r r a s e c o n d e d C o m m i s s i o n e r K e e l i n ' s r e q u e s t . A l s o
a s k e d f o r a s t a t u s u p d a t e o f a w a t e r f e a t u r e p r o p o s e d f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n a t
T e m p l e C i t y P a r k .
A s s i s t a n t t o t h e C i t y M a n a g e r H a w o r t h s a i d h e w o u l d p r o v i d e a n u p d a t e o n
t h e s t a t u s o f t h e d a n c e f l o o r a r t w o r k a n d w a t e r f e a t u r e . C o n f i r m e d
C o m m i s s i o n e r L a r s e n w i l l p r e s i d e ( a s C h a i r ) o v e r t h e n e x t m e e t i n g o n
A u g u s t 7 , 2 0 1 3 .
7 . A D J O U R N M E N T
T h e S p e c i a l M e e t i n g o f t h e P u b l i c A r t s C o m m i s s i o n w a s a d j o u r n e d a t 7 : 4 9 p . m . t o
t h e S p e c i a l P u b l i c M e e t i n g o f t h e P u b l i c A r t s C o m m i s s i o n o n A u g u s t 7 , 2 0 1 3 i n
t h e C i t y C o u n c i l C h a m b e r , 5 9 3 8 K a u f f m a n A v e n u e .
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