HomeMy Public PortalAbout06) 7D Public Arts Commission Actions 2013-10-15City Council
October 15, 2013
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Excused: Commissioner-Kim, Vice-Chair Ho
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION OF FINAL DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS
The Commission received presentations on, and approved final design
concepts for artist Daniel Stern's two bronze sculptures, and Robin
Brailsford's 24 art pavers with text features.
The Commission, along with City staff, discussed placement of artist
Carole Ouejian's tile murals to allow for better pedestrian visibility. The
Commission requested Council approval to repurpose four planned
Rosemead Boulevard directories to accommodate eye-level installations
of Ouejian's detailed tile mosaic murals, as well as to adapt them into
pedestrian kiosks that conceptualize Rosemead Boulevard's artworks
and art walk narrative.
3. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Public Art Consultant Elwood proposed Commissioner training and a Long
Beach public art tour for either October 20, 27 or November 3, 2013. She also
announced the next Commission meeting for Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in
the Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Avenue.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
Public Art Consultant Elwood announced that artists Stern and Brailsford will
present their final design concepts to the Council on October 15, 2013, 7:30
p.m., at First United Methodist, 5957 Golden West Avenue.
Public Art Commission Secretary Pitcher announced mandatory ethics training
for all City commissioners on October 28, 2013.
5. COMMISSION ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE AGENDA
A. CHAIR LARSEN-None
B. COMMISSIONER HEPLER -inqu ired about the status of the fountain
proposed for Temple City Park, and requested that it be included on the
next meeting agenda.
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth clarified that there is currently no
funding or Council priority identified for the fountain, but that it could be
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considered for incorporation into the Public Art Annual Plan, scheduled for
Commission discussion on November 6, 2013.
Commissioner Hepler asked when camellia etchings (designed by the
former Public Arts Advisory Group) will be completed on the Performing
Arts Pavilion dance floor.
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth said that he would follow-up with
Public Safety and Services Manager Robert Sahagun, who is overseeing
the project.
C. COMMISSIONER KEELIN -asked about the rotating mural project
(developed by the former Public Arts Advisory Group) at the Temple City
Library.
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth responded that there is currently
no funding or Council prior ity identified for the mural project. He said the
project could be considered for incorporation into the upcoming Public Art
Annual Plan which among other things, schedules public art initiatives in
line with availab le resources and Commission and Council priorities.
D. COMMISSIONER RACHFORD-None
E. COMMISSIONER ZHAO-None
6. ADJOURNMENT
The Public Arts Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:04p.m.
CONCLUSION:
The City Council is requested to receive and file this report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item does not have an impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 City Budget.