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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06) 7D Public Arts Commission Actions - 2014-04-01City Council April 1, 2014 Page 2 of 3 The Commission approved the minutes from their regular meeting of February 5, 2014. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF WATERCOLOR DESIGNS FOR ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD TILE MURALS The Commission was requested to approve watercolor designs with slight alterations to designs entitled "Festivities" and "A District of Distinguished Schools." Vice-Chair Ho motioned to approve the watercolor designs with the following modifications to the design entitled "A District of Distinguished Schools": Use of shadowing on the California Distinguished Schools logo to add depth and perspective; and higher placement of the cheerleader's uniform strap to resolve perceptions of body distortion. The Commission approved watercolor designs for City Council approval 6-0; and recommended-at Ms. Oueijan's discretion-two final modifications to the watercolor entitled "A District of Distinguished Schools." 4. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF None. 5. COMMUNICATIONS Assistant to the City Manager Haworth I Economic Development Manager updated the Commission on the progress of Daniel Stern's two sculptures. He also informed the Commission of the City Engineer's decision (which was supported by the Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee) to relocate the Mr. Temple City sculpture from the west to east side of the new bus shelter to allow for better visibility. Assistant to the City Manager Haworth I Economic Development Manager requested the Commission reconvene for a special meeting to approve artist Robin Brailsford's text art concept on a day that accommodates the schedule of Paul Spitzzeri, Assistant Director of the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum. Assistant to the City Manager Haworth I Economic Development Manager confirmed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 Public Arts Annual Plan would soon be presented to the City Council for consideration with assistance from Interim City Manager Donald Penman. City Council April 1, 2014 Page 3 of 3 Secretary Pitcher announced the Rosemead Grand Opening (GO!) Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2014. 6. COMMISSION ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE AGENDA A. CHAIR LARSEN -None B. COMMISSIONER HEPLER-Expressed concerned that bulbs in Rosemead Project monuments are not bright enough. Assistant to the City Manager Haworth I Economic Devleopment Manager said the City Engineer was currently testing customized bulbs specifically designed to light the monuments. Commissioner Hepler also asked if lighting would be installed to illuminate the monument's text. Secretary Pitcher confirmed the City Engineer would be adding ground lighting to illuminate monument text. C. VICE-CHAIR HO-None D. COMMISSIONER KEELIN -None E. COMMISSIONER KIM -None F. COMMISSIONER RACHFORD-None G. COMMISSIONER ZHAO-None 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:47p.m. CONCLUSION: The City Council is requested to receive and file this report. FISCAL IMPACT: This item does not have an impact on the FY 2013-14 City Budget.