HomeMy Public PortalAbout05) 7B Public Arts Commission Actions 2014-10-01MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: November 18, 2014
TO: The Honorable City Council
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Bryan Cook, City Manager
By: Brian Haworth, Assistant to the City Manager/
Economic Development Manager
AGENDA
ITEM 7.13.
SUBJECT: PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF OCTOBER 1,
2014
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to receive and file this report on actions taken at the October
1, 2014 Public Arts Commission meeting.
BACKGROUND:
The Commission convened at its regularly scheduled meeting to provide final review of a
proposed sculpture at the Linden Walk subdivision, and to begin discussions on subject
themes and artistic composition for a new mural at Temple City Library.
ANALYSIS:
The following summarizes key discussion points and formal actions taken.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner - Hepler, Larsen, Vice -Chair Keelin, Chair Kim,
Rachford, Zhao
Excused: Commissioner - Ho
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Commission approved minutes from their September 3, 2014 meeting.
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November 18, 2014
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3. NEW BUSINESS
FINAL REVIEW OF SCULPTURAL DESIGN
Background: This item is a follow-up action from the Sept. 3, 2014 meeting
whereby the Commission selected artist Greg Hawthorne's design, Balance, for a
sculpture at the Linden Walk driveway entrance. The Commission requested that
before it provides final recommendation (to the City Council) to approve the design,
Olson Company (developer) representatives present the associated landscaping
plan for visual compatibility.
Summary: The Commission received a presentation from Olson Company
representatives Steven Armanino and Peter Duarte on the landscaping plan
associated with Balance, the proposed Linden Walk public art installation.
Background trees, uplighting, and mass plantings of species with different colors
and textures are intended to frame, compliment and interact with the artwork's
abstract form, steel materials and light reflectivity.
Action: Approved by a 6-0 vote to recommend for City Council approval, Balance,
a public art installation at the Linden Walk driveway entrance.
4. CONTINUED BUSINESS
POTENTIAL NEW MURAL AT TEMPLE CITY LIBRARY
Background: This item is a follow-up action from the Sept. 3, 2014 meeting
whereby the Commission moved to recommend muralist Art Mortimer for a new
mural at Temple City Library. The mural is to illustrate notable events and/or
subject matters specific to the community's history.
Summary: Mortimer provided an informal presentation on his portfolio and creative
process, as well as ideas on mural development including design context and
strategies for community involvement. Subsequently, the Commission began
deliberations regarding: (1) the new mural's artistic direction and composition,
specifically on desired themes unique to Temple City and; (2) a general intent that
the artwork not take sensibilities from Mortimer's signature design of framed
photos and postcards (but instead possibly take cues from a mural he completed in
1988 entitled Romance—A Homage to Maxfield Parrish).
Action: Approved by a 5-0 vote (Zhao was excused at 8:37 p.m. due to a work
conflict) that the Commission, at its November 3, 2014 meeting, define for the new
mural: (1) unique themes for exploration between the 1920s to present day; and
(2) desired artwork composition and other direction necessary for new mural
development.
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November 18, 2014
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5. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development Manager Haworth
presented progress photos of three of five City commissioned artworks by artist
Carole Ouejian. An update was also provided on recruitment for a Management
Analyst, who will assist in administering the City's Art in Public Places Program.
The Commission was also presented with final designs for artist plaques, and
signage associated with the Temple City Routes project. The advisory body
requested the plaque template include reference to the artwork commission year;
and recommended that interpretative signage for Temple City Routes include a
masthead font that emulates texture, color and depth found in the installation's text
engravings.
6. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Vice -Chair Keelin suggested that an artwork plaque be installed next to the Millard
Sheets mural at 8905 Las Tunas Drive (the Chase Bank building). Commissioner
Hepler requested the City boost luminance to the Rosemead Boulevard gateway
monuments.
CONCLUSION:
The Council is requested to review and file this report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommended action presents no fiscal impact to the FY 2014-15 City Budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.