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ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Special Meeting of November 29, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Moorpark Community Center 799 Moorpark Avenue
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
(Items to be pulled from the Consent Calendar shall be identified under this
section.)
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
7. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Receive Presentation from the Moorpark Symphony Orchestra Introducing the
Orchestra and their Activities. Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation.
(Staff: Chris Ball)
B. Consider Final Design of Artwork and Plaque for Moorpark Station North
Parking Lot Public Art Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve final design of
the artwork and plaque as presented. (Staff: Chris Ball)
JANICE S.PARVIN DR.ANTONIO CASTRO CHRIS ENEGREN DANIEL GROFF DAVID POLLOCK
Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
Arts Commission Regular Meeting
November 29, 2022
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C. Consider Update on Arts and Culture Event Services Request for Proposals.
Staff Recommendation: Receive verbal report. (Staff: Chris Ball)
D. Consider Update on Inclusive Playground Public Art Project. Staff
Recommendation: Receive verbal report. (Staff: Chris Ball)
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes of the Joint City Council and Arts Commission Meeting of
March 30, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Arts Commission Meeting of May 17,
2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
K erly Sex , A ministrative Assistant II
Posted: November 22, 2022
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Arts Commission Special Meeting
November 29, 2022
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City of Moorpark )
County of Ventura ) ss.
State of California )
I, Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Assistant of the City of Moorpark, County of Ventura,
State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I posted a copy of the
agenda for the meeting of the Special Arts Commission, scheduled for November 29,
2022.
Executed this 22nd day of November 2022, at Moorpark, California.
i erly Sex n.
dministrati Assistant II
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department
Item: 7.A.
Receive Presentation from the Moorpark Symphony
Orchestra Introducing the Orchestra and their
Activities.
Verbal Presentation
No Staff Report
Item: 7.B.
CITY OF MOORPARK
MOORPARK ARTS COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Moorpark Arts Commission
FROM: Chris Ball, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: 11/29/2022 Special Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider Final Design of the Artwork and Plaque for Moorpark Station
North Parking Lot Public Art Project
BACKGROUND
In January of 2022 the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking an artist
to design, fabricate and install artwork for the Moorpark Station North Parking Lot Public
Art Project (the Project). This Project will install public artwork in the recently renovated
Moorpark train station north parking lot located at 300 East High Street. The goal of the
Project is to establish a formal pedestrian entry to the station and add cultural interest to
the downtown area. As noted in the RFQ, the artwork should celebrate the history and
cultural significance of the railroad for the Moorpark community and serve as a welcoming
gateway when approached from either High Street or the train station. The Project is
funded through the City's Art In Public Places (AIPP) program which requires certain
residential, commercial, and industrial development projects to either install public artwork
or pay an in-lieu fee. In-lieu fees are collected and maintained in the AIPP Fund for use
exclusively for the AIPP program.
In March of 2022 an artist selection panel was formed to review artist applications and
select the artist for the project. This panel consisted of five community stakeholders,
including two members of the Arts Commission (Commissioner De Haz and
Commissioner Simons), the landscape architect for the parking lot renovation, a
representative from the City's Public Transit Division, and a representative from the High
Street business community. A total of nine applications were received in response to the
RFQ. After carefully reviewing all the applications, the selection panel invited three semi-
finalists to prepare preliminary artwork proposals for the Project. The proposals were
presented on April 25th, and the artwork by artist Eric Powell titled "Moorpark Orchard"
was recommended by the Panel for the Project. In general, the Panel felt that the design,
materials, and historic references in Eric Powell's proposal best fit the goals of the project,
celebrating the history and cultural significance of the railroad while respecting the small-
town character of Old Town Moorpark. On May 17th the Arts Commission unanimously
supported the recommendation of the Panel and forwarded the recommendation to the
City Council. On June 1st the City Council affirmed the Arts Commission's
recommendation and approved "Moorpark Orchard" by Eric Powell as the artwork for the
Project.
Eric Powell operates out of his studio in Berkeley California and brings extensive public
art experience to the Project. His resume spans over four decades and well over thirty
public art projects located throughout California and neighboring states. Mr. Powell works
primarily with steel and is known for his large, permanent works of art that relate strongly
to site and are designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor environments.
Eric Powell's proposal comprised eight unique steel `tree' sculptures, each with its own
character and sensibility. The design of each tree incorporated industrial elements
related to the site's heritage such as train wheels, tracks, spikes, and tools. Each tree
would also `grow' fruit common to Moorpark's farms such as apricots, oranges, and other
produce. Additional historically significant imagery like the egg and the apricot blossom
were also incorporated into the designs of individual trees. Each sculpture would stand
approximately ten feet tall, with the steel treated to evoke a weathered, industrial feel.
Elements of each tree would be painted to draw attention to, enhance, and enliven the
installation.
By interweaving natural and human elements, "Moorpark Orchard" celebrates Moorpark's
agricultural and industrial heritage and their inter-relationship in an uplifting and
universally appealing way. The trees themselves are inspired by the tree of life, a concept
common to all cultures.
DISCUSSION
The proposed final designs for the "Moorpark Orchard" sculptures are presented in
Attachment 1. Of the eight designs, the majority remain true to the original proposals.
Two of the larger designs (sculptures G and H in Attachment 1) have been updated to be
more cohesive with the other six designs, while remaining unique within the collection.
The final design for the artwork plaque and pedestal is presented in Attachment 2. The
plaque content retains the design and text from the preliminary proposal with additional
text added to recognize the artwork as part of the City's Art In Public Places Program.
The pedestal for the plaque would stand approximately 40" in height and echoes the
overall aesthetic of the sculptures.
The proposed locations for each sculpture are identified in Attachment 3. As originally
proposed, the "trees" will occupy all the available locations for artwork along the walkway
connecting High Street to the train station. A location for the plaque/pedestal has been
identified just north of Sculpture A such that the plaque would be the first component to
greet people entering the site from High Street.
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When installed, it is proposed that the sculptures be oriented at ninety-degrees (90°) to
the walkway to maximize the visibility of the "Orchard" from both High Street and the train
station. The sculptures themselves will be painted on both sides as illustrated in the final
designs. High-grade primer and paint will be used to maximize durability and resist
fading.
The City has contracted independently with Visual Concepts Lighting, Inc. for lighting
design and electrical engineering services on the Project. Following approval of the final
design, Mr. Powell will work with Visual Concepts Lighting to develop and design a lighting
plan for the artwork. Overall, the timeline anticipates completion approximately four
months following final design approval which, if approved, would place installation of the
artwork in late winter/early spring of 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve final design of the artwork and plaque for the Moorpark Station North Parking
Lot Public Art Project as presented.
Attachments:
1 — Final Design Illustrations
2 — Plaque and Pedestal Design
3 — Sculpture Location Map
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Item: 7.C.
Consider Update on Arts and Culture Event Services
Request for Proposals.
Verbal Presentation
No Staff Report
Item: 7.D.
Consider Update on Inclusive Playground Public Art
Project.
Verbal Presentation
No Staff Report
Item: 8.A.
MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND ARTS COMMISSION
Moorpark, California March 30, 2022
A Special Joint Meeting of the Moorpark City Council and Arts Commission was held on
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Moorpark Community Center located
at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Parvin called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chair Blaugrund called the Arts Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
John Reilly, Ventura County Sherriff's Office and former Moorpark Chief of
Police, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Arts: Commissioners DeHaz, Roullard, Simons, and
Chair Blaugrund.
Absent: Commissioner Hoberg.
City Council: Councilmembers Castro, Enegren, Pollock,
and Mayor Parvin.
Absent: Councilmember Groff.
Staff Present: Troy Brown, City Manager; PJ Gagajena,
Assistant City Manager; Jeremy Laurentowski,
Parks and Recreation Director; Jessica
Sandifer, Community Services Manager;
Daniel Kim, City Engineer/Public Works
Director; Carlene Saxton, Community
Development Director; Andres Pena,
Information Systems Technician; Captain
Victor Fazio, Ventura County Sheriffs Office;
and Ky Spangler, City Clerk.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jim Fryhoff, candidate for Ventura County Sheriff spoke to introduce himself to
the community.
Minutes of the City Council and Arts Commission
Moorpark, California
Page 2 March 30, 2022
5. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Update on Strategies, Goals, and Objectives for Fiscal Years
2021/22 and 2022/23. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file updates of
the Strategies, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23.
Mr. Brown gave a brief oral report.
There were no speakers.
The City Council and Arts Commission discussed the recent approval of
the Arts Master Plan and its implementation, and the present effort of
selecting public art for the Metrolink North Parking Lot. An art selection
panel comprised of Commissioners DeHaz and Simons, members of the
public, and staff, has narrowed down the proposals which will be
considered by the full Commission with the recommended proposal to be
presented to the City Council for approval. Discussion also included the
$175,000 budget for the project within the Art in Public Places fund,
locations under consideration, and the types of art pieces being
considered for the project. Additionally, the existing Art in Public Places
fund of $4 million and strategies and plans for use of funds for
implementation of the Arts Master Plan, and replenishment of the funds,
was discussed. Also, Councilmember Pollock mentioned his participation
in a tour of the City of Walnut Creek and its public art projects and will
share photos taken, and further commented on the use of artistic wraps
around utility boxes.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Parvin thanked the Arts Commission
for their service to the community.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the City Council meeting and Chair Blaugrund adjourned
the Arts Commission meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
Charles Blaugrund, Chair
ATTEST:
Ky Spangler, City Clerk
Item: 8.B.
MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Moorpark, California May 17, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the Arts Commission the City of Moorpark was held on May 17,
2022, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,
California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Blaugrund called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Simons led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Hoberg, Roullard, Simons, Vice Chair De
Haz and Chair Blaugrund
Staff Present: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Chris
Ball, Senior Management Analyst and Kimberly Sexton,
Administrative Assistant II.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS.
Chair Blaugrund announced the Moorpark Symphony Orchestra will be playing at
the Presbyterian Church, located at 13950 Peach Hill Road, on May 27th, at 7:00
p.m.
7. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Artwork for Moorpark Station North Parking Lot Public Art
Project. Staff Recommendation: Affirm the Selection Panel's
recommendation of "Moorpark Orchard" by Eric Powell as the artwork for
Minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Moorpark, California Page 2 May 17, 2022
the Moorpark Station North Parking Lot Public Art Project and forward
recommendation to the City Council.
Mr. Ball gave the report.
There were no speakers.
Commissioners and staff discussed the installation timeline for the
artwork. Staff advised the artwork will be installed after the Metrolink
parking lot project is complete. The timeframe for the artwork is
approximately four months from completion of the final design.
Commissioners and staff discussed the possibility of lighting the artwork.
Staff advised conduit has been installed in the landscape planters near all
eight art installation locations for purpose of lighting the artwork.
Commissioners discussed the selected art piece, "Moorpark Orchard", its
representation of Moorpark's history and its traditional esthetic.
MOTION: Commissioner Hoberg moved, and Commissioner Roullard seconded
a motion to affirm the selection panel's recommendation of "Moorpark Orchard"
by Eric Powell as the artwork for the Moorpark Station North Parking Lot Public
Art Project and to forward recommendation to the City Council. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote of 5-5.
B. Consider Artist Selection Panel for Inclusive Playground Art Project at
Tierra Rejada Park. Staff Recommendation: Select two Arts
Commissioners to participate on the Artist Selection Panel for the
Inclusive Playground Public Art Project.
Mr. Ball gave the report.
There were no speakers.
Commissioners Roullard and Hoberg volunteered to participate on the
Artist Selection Panel for the Inclusive Playground Public Art Project.
MOTION: Commissioner Simons moved, and Chair Blaugrund seconded a
motion to appoint Commission Roullard and Simons to the Artist Selection Panel
for the Inclusive Playground Public Art Project. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote of 5-5.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Moorpark, California Page 3 May 17, 2022
MOTION: Commissioner Roullard moved, and Chair Blaugrund seconded a motion to
approve the consent calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of 5-5.
A. Consider approval of Minutes of the Regular Arts Commission Meeting of
February 15, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Consider approval of Minutes of the Special Arts Commission Meeting of
March 7, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Blaugrund adjourned the meeting at 6:37 P.M.
Charles Blaugrund, Chair
ATTEST:
Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Assistant II