HomeMy Public PortalAbout09) 9B_Primrose Park Public Art Recommendation Staff Report 2021-11-16_v2 w attachmentPARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
D ATE: November 16, 2021
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Bryan Cook, City Manager
By: Adam Matsumoto, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: PRIMROSE PARK PUBLIC ART RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council, upon recommendation by the Primrose Park Art Element Ad Hoc, is
requested to approve the public art recommendations for five locations and allocate Art
in Public Places funds not to exceed $50,000.
BACKGROUND:
1.The Primrose Park Art Element Ad Hoc was formed on May 19, 2020, consisting of
Mayor Vincent Yu and Councilmember Fernando Vizcarra.
2.The Primrose Park Art Element Ad Hoc (Mayor Yu, Councilmember Vizcarra,
Kathy Keelin and Robert Hepler) met on the following 4 dates, June 11, 2021,
August 23, 2021, September 27, 2021, and November 3, 2021, to discuss and
decide on public art pieces for Primrose Park. At their final meeting the Ad Hoc
came to a consensus for recommendations to the City Council.
ANALYSIS:
The Primrose Park Art Ad Hoc met over four meetings to develop public art ideas and
finalize a recommendation to be presented to City Council. The approved park concept
design identified three locations for public art. In addition, per the State’s Prop 68
funding parameters, public art is a requirement of the grant.
Over the course of the meetings the Ad Hoc identified a total of five locations (two were
added to further expand art elements) for public art encompassing a variety of art
mediums. The Ad Hoc used nature as a guiding theme to develop the public art
recommendations, mirroring the themes of nature that are present in the playground
AGENDA
ITEM 9.B.
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and other park elements.
Location 1 – Butterfly Benches
Location 1 is located next to the walking path in the southwest corner of the park. A total
of three butterfly benches are proposed for installation at this location, installed on a
half-circle concrete pad. The butterfly benches will be arranged in a half circle with the
middle bench being the largest, and two smaller benches located to the right and left of
the largest bench. Behind the benches the location will be landscaped with flowering
plants to create a natural habitat for butterflies. Each of the benches can be painted in a
variety of colors, including designs to mimic butterflies such as a monarch. Primrose
Park contractor (CEM Construction) will complete the concrete work and installation of
benches as part of their existing contract.
Location 2 – Child Bronze Sculpture
Location 2 is located to the north of the property, adjacent to the playground and
exercise equipment. The proposed bronze statue is of a young child with a parrot, like
the local parrot that inhabit Temple City. The statue will be installed on a concrete pad
at ground level. The placement and direction of the statue will be oriented in a way that
is complimentary to the tile mural (of similar theme) that is in close proximity. Primrose
Park contractor (CEM Construction) will complete the concrete work and installation of
benches as part of their existing contract.
Location 3 – Mountains Tile Mural
Location 3 is located along the north boundary wall of the park, near the proposed
bronze statue. The proposed tile mural (7ft. tall by 10ft. wide) consists of the San
Gabriel Mountains and features parrots, camellia flowers and primrose flowers. The tile
mural will serve as a standalone art piece, and can also serve as a backdrop for the
bronze statue with a similar theme. The tile mural will be offset from the walking path
and feature landscaping at the base. Primrose Park contractor (CEM Construction) will
construct the angled display wall and lighting as part of their existing contract. Tile
installation will be completed by artist.
The Ad Hoc worked with Laguna Beach based tile artist Jesse Bartels to design the
murals. Mr. Bartels hosted an exhibit at this year’s Sawdust Festival which was seen by
an Ad Hoc member. The Ad Hoc followed up with information on the City’s Primrose
Park project and visited Mr. Bartels workshop along with his installations. Based on the
scope and quality of work, the Ad Hoc decided to move forward with Mr. Bartels.
Location 4 – Koi Pond Tile Mural
Location 4 is located on the north wall (park facing) of the restroom and storage
building. The proposed tile mural (4ft. tall by 6.5ft. wide) consists of a koi pond scene
and will be placed above the drinking fountain. The Ad Hoc worked with Laguna Beach
based tile artist Jesse Bartels to design the koi pond mural as well. Tile installation will
be completed by artist.
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Location 5 – Custom Bike Racks
Location 5 is located near the main entrance of Primrose Park. The Ad Hoc took this
opportunity to create a custom bike rack in place of the standard designs. The bike rack
design features a camellia flower along with the park name. Three bike racks are
proposed for the entrance. Primrose Park contractor (CEM Construction) will secure
and install custom bike racks as part of their existing contract.
Currently there is $85,000 of unallocated monies in the Art in Public Places fund. To
fund the proposed Primrose Park art pieces, the City Council may allocate the monies
from the Art in Public Places fund. Below is a table listing the estimated cost of each art
element. Estimated costs do not include tax or shipping. An amount not to exceed
$50,000 of Art in Public Places funds is recommended to cover additional costs of taxes
and shipping.
Estimated Budget
Art Pieces Cost
Three (3) Butterfly Benches $10,360
Bronze Statue $3,250
Mountains Tile Mural $21,000
Koi Pond Tile Mural $7,800
Custom Bike Racks Cost Neutral
Commission Tile Art Rendering $600
Total $43,010
CITY STRATEGIC GOALS:
The Primrose Park public art recommendations promote the City’s Strategic Goal of
Quality of Life.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item requests an allocation of $50,000 from the Art in Public Places Funds.
Regular maintenance of art pieces will be covered by annually approved general fund
budget.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Primrose Park Art Recommendations Presentation
Primrose Park Public Art Recommendations
City Council
November 16, 2021
ATTACHMENT A
Background
•The Primrose Park Art Elements Ad Hoc consists of
Mayor Vincent Yu, Councilmember Fernando Vizcarra,
Kathy Keelin and Robert Hepler.
•Ad Hoc met over four meetings to discuss public art
ideas and develop a recommendation for City Council
review.
•A total of five art locations are recommended, with a
common design theme of nature.
Butterfly Bench –Location 1
Butterfly Bench –3 Total Benches
Butterfly Bench
Cost: Large $4,000, Medium $3,180 (2)
Total Cost: $10,360
Color: Monarch
Size: 86”W x 44”D x 60”H
Material: Steel
Installation: Anchored in concrete
Info: wildlifewonders.com
Child Bronze Sculpture –Location 2
Child Bronze Sculpture
Child Bronze Sculpture
Cost: $3,250 (Sculpture alone, installation TBD)
Size: 24”W x 17”D x 41”H
Material: Cast Bronze
Installation: Anchored in
concrete, at grade.
Info: bronzeman.com
San Gabriel Mountains Tile Mural –Location 3
San Gabriel Mountains Tile Mural
San Gabriel Mountains Tile Mural
San Gabriel Mountains Tile Mural
Cost: $21,000
Size: 7’H x 10’W
Material: Glazed Tile
Installation: Thinset on cinderblock wall, installation of standalone wall requested
Artist: Jesse Bartels
Jesse Bartels Tile Mural Example
Koi Pond Tile Mural –Location 4
Koi Pond Tile Mural
*Wall mounted restroom signage required
6’6”
4’
Koi Pond Tile Mural –Location 4
Cost: $7,800
Size: 4’H x 6’6”W
Material: Glazed Tile
Installation: Thinset on concrete wall
Artist: Jesse Bartels
Custom Bike Racks –Location 5
Custom Bike Racks –Location 5
Cost: Cost Neutral
Size: 34”H x 22”W x 1.9”D
Quantity: 3
Material: Steel
Installation: Anchored in
concrete
Info: streetscapes.biz
Estimated Budget
Art Pieces Cost
Butterfly Benches $10,360
Bronze Statue $3,250
Mountains Tile Mural $21,000
Koi Pond Mural Option 1 $7,800
Commission Tile Art Renderings $600
TOTAL $43,010
Funding Source
•Art in Public Places -$85,000 unallocated
•Recommending amount not to exceed $50,000 for
Primrose Park Public Art
Recommendations
•The City Council, upon recommendation by the
Primrose Park Art Element Ad Hoc, is requested to
approve the public art recommendations for five
locations and allocate Art in Public Places funds not to
exceed $50,000.