HomeMy Public PortalAbout06) 7.D. Public Arts Commission Actions November 5, 2013DATE:
TO:
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MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
November 5, 2013
AGENDA
ITEM 7.0.
The Honorab le City Council
Jose E. Pulido, City Manager~
Via: Brian Haworth, Asst. to ih~ City Manager/Econ. Development Manager
By: Chelsea Pitcher, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF
AUGUST 22, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council (Council) is requested to receive and file actions of the Public Arts
Commission (Commission) from their meeting of August 22 , 2013 .
BACKGROUND:
On August 22, 2013, the Commission reviewed preliminary design concepts of
Rosemead Boulevard public art installations including four tile mural seating walls , two
scu lptures and 24 art pavers. Refinements were provided to Rosemead Boulevard
public artists for preparation of their final design concepts, which will be presented to the
Council on October 15, 2013.
ANALYSIS:
The following is a summary of actions taken at the August 22 , 2013 special Public Arts
Commission meeting:
1 . ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Excused:
Commissioner -Hepler, Kim, Rachford , Zhao, Vice -Chair Ho
Commissioner -None
Commissioner -Keelin, Chair Larsen
City Council
November 5, 2013
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2. NEW BUSINESS
A. REFINEMENT OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD PUBLIC ART DESIGN
CONCEPTS
The Commission recommended that artist Daniel Stern better articulate
the "Red Car" theme in each sculpture, as well as resolve all public
safety and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliances. The
Commission also recommended that artist Carole Choucair Oueijan
base tile mural seating wall designs on single images to allow for artwork
completion :within the· Rosemead Project construction timeline. Lastly,
the Commission requested that artist Robin Brailsford provide 24 unique
designs for art pavers, and a new text art concept.
B. DISCUSSION OF ROSEMEAD BOUELVARD ARTWALK CONCEPT
The Commission agreed to explore the possibility of integrating
Rosemead Project directories with the new art paver narrative to weave
together a cohesive art walk theme.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
Vice-Chair Ho announced the artists' presentation of preliminary design
concepts to the City Council at their regular meeting of September 3, 2013, at 7
p.m. in the City Council Chambers. He also announced the mandatory Brown
Act training for all City Commissions on August 29, 2013 at 7 p.m.; and
cancellation of the regular Public Arts Commission meeting of September 4,
2013.
4. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth reported a tentative $6.9 million grant for
the Las Tunas Project from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority. He explained that the Public Arts Commission would be involved early
in the process to strategize integration of public art into the project.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The Public Arts Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
CONCLUSION:
The City Council is requested to receive and file this report.
City Council
November 5, 2013
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This item does not have an impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 City Budget.