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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1987 0902 CC REG ITEM 11LTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ITEM ) \ . 1----• MEMORANDUM MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL J. Galloway i August 27, 1987 PROPOSAL: TO ESTABLISH "ART IN PUBLIC PLACES" POLICY Promoting "Art in Public Places" would set in motion a commitment to cultural enrichment that will grow with future developments in Moorpark. This proposal builds upon the desire of project developers to be recognized for the unique dimension each project adds to the city. Please review the attached Exhibit "A", a resolution for establishment of an "art in public places" policy. The council could adopt the policy by resolution or ordinance. Resolution No. 6730, attached, is suggested because it is simple and effective without undue restraints. It is the currently in effect in the city of Oxnard. Major features to consider are: * This is not a "percent for art" proposal, the cost of artwork is left to the discretion of the project developer. * Broad interpretation of a public art requirement provides flexibility and prdmotes work in a range of media. Typical construction features with extra design focus by master craftsman/artist could qualify. * As "taste" and subjective opinion are inherent in creative processes, it is to be expected that artworks will generate varied responses; encouraging diversity citywide, will provide something for everyone. General guidelines and review provide adequate control of prominent features. * Provisions might be added to encourage contributions of artwork to city facilities or to establish display areas in office buildings or in other "public" areas of the city. Attached are background materials for review. Council may choose to adopt the resolution without major changes or refer the item to one of the council committees. WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, RESOLUTION NO. 6730 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OXNARD ESTABLISHING AN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES POLICY FOR THE CITY OF OXNARD, ANO PROVIDING CRITERIA RELATED THERETO. expanding public experience throughout the broad spectrum of the arts would be in the best interests of the City of Oxnard; and in hannony with this goal, it shall be the policy of the Oxnard Planning Canmission to require that visual art be included in future major commercial, industrial, and mixe.d-use projects where applicable; and the aesthetic nature and chann of the shall be enhanced and the citizens Oxnard shall enjoy works of art environment and welfare; and City of of the for the Oxnard City of public this program will further foster a successful partnership between the private and public sectors, whfch will beneficially impact the architectural and cultural environment of the citizens of Oxnard, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Canmission of the City of Oxnard shall require pennanent works of art to 6e included in the plans for major private construction projects within the City of Oxnard as a condition to any discretionary pennit; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to implement this overall Art in Public Places Policy the following criteria for future works of art are hereby established: 1. Art/Sculpture shall be easily visible to the public. 2. Art/Sculpture shall be located in an area that is specifically designed for that purpose. Installation of the works of art shall be planned and implemented to enhance the work and all ow for unobstructed pub 1 i c viewing from as many angles as possible. 3. Developers are encouraged to develop a complete site plan with landscaping, lighting, and other appropriate accessories to canplement the art work. 4. The composition of the art/sculpture shall be of pennanent-type materials and require a low level of maintenance. Resolution No. 6730 Page 2 5. Any lettering or signing on a sculpture or its foundation must be approved by the Community Development Director prior to installation. (Project identification is allowed; however, product advertising is not.) 6. The art/sculpture shall be constructed proportional to its site location. 7. No expressions of obvious bad taste or profanity, which would likely be offensive to the general public, are al 1 owed. 8. Art/sculpture work shall consist of a quality type of art/design. 9. Developers shall be encouraged to provide a wide range of art/sculptural styles, materials, and types when selecting an art work for the program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that the Oxnard City Council endorse this Art in Public Places Policy. PAASED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Oxnard on this 17th day of January, 1985, by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Dressler, Paul, Flores, Perez NOES: None ABSENT: Roberts, Duff /Jn ·, /) 7 / _I ,X,/l,'-"'-0--/T-~ Manuel Perez, Vice-Chairman ATTEST: - GEOGRAPHICAL-AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY/LOCATION CITY OF-BEVERLY HILLS: -Sec. 8-11.04. Location of fine art ornamentation. (a) On-site. Fine art ornamentation shall be dis- played in one or more of the following locations on the site of the commercial structure: (1) Outside of the structure, in any area open and freely available to the general public, including, but not limited to, front or side setbacks or courtyard areas1 : (2) Inside of the structure, in a ground floor or street level lobby, provided such lobby is open and freely available to the general public. (b) Off-site. At the request of the applicant for an occupancy permit, the fine art ornamenta- tion required by Section 8-11.02 of this chapter may be located on a site other than that of the commercial structure, owned by the City, to be chosen by the Fine Art Committee, subject to approval by the Council. CITY OF IRVIXE: During the !irst five years, all sites !or this program will be located on public or quasi- public property. IC the City determines the initial results of the program to be s..:.tisfactory, private property sites may also be considered in addition to new public or quasi-public sites. For any site, public, quasi-public or private, the following criteria will apply: 1. Ofter easy motor vehicle access Crom major or secondary arterials <streets). 2. orrer pedestrian access !or viewing and include nearby seating facilities when possible. 3. Provide visibility !or general public. Potential obstruction of it'Owing trees, shrubbery or or future construction will be taken into account. -1. Will create no hazard for motorists or pedestrians. Proposed sites will not include public rights-of-way such as streets and sidewalks or be adjacent to an entrance or exit used by emergency vehicles. 5. Will receive approval by the City Manager to clear all operational, financial and sa!ety concerns. 6. Will be selected !or compatibility with the natw-al as well as man-made environment, usually on or adjacent to public facilities. Typical site loca- tions shall include but not be limited to public buildings, parks, hi~torical c;itP.!11. and visible areas alonsr maior 11i-hr-i.11tc;. J GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY/LOCATION·cont. CITY OF PALM DESERT RESOLUTION: The committee ,hall confrne Its objectives tothe corporate I Im Its of the commun I ty: however, It sha I I have no restra I nts on the areas wherf! it may seek 50urces of art or financing. CITY OF PALO ALTO: SECTIONS. Placemenc. Wo=ks of a=e selec:ed and i=?le~enead ~u:-suane t:o ~"1~ provisicns cf this or~it;ance and any ~enc!=e.~: t::iere:::J :ay be pl~c 7d in, on or abou~ a~y w'.!r.ic~pal cons::--~c=~on p=oJace or oe~er municipally ow~ed, leased, or rented p=oper:y. They cay be ac:ached or deeached wit.."lin or about such prope:cy, and c:a.y be ~i:he= ce::pora:y or per:::anen=. Place:enc of works of arc shall be a~::.~orizst b7 c~e Ci:y Cct.:.ncil a::e: a =e?or: o: c..~e Cc=issicu. APPLICATIONS CITY OF BREA: CITY OF BREA ARI' IN PUBLIC Pr.ACES PRCGRh'1 PROPOSAL APPLICATION Location/Address ---------------------------Project ______________________________ _ Developer ______________________________ _ Property Owner Work Phone ----------------------- Title of Art Sculpture. ________________________ _ Artist -------------------------------- Address ·----------------------------- City Telephone ----------------------------=-- Media ·--------------------------------- Approxi"nate Weight Dimensions ---------------------- Approximate Cost __________________________ _ Description of Art Piece _______________________ _ Location of Identification Plaque --------------------Des c rip ti on of Sculptural Foundation ------------------0 ate of Installation -------------------------- Site Location ----------------------------- Distance Bet~een Public Street and Art Piece --------------- Landscape Plans ---------------------------- Special Problens ___________________________ _ Dedication Plans ---------------------------- *NOTE: *Enclose artist background information and one o::-more of the fol lowing form.3ts: • A. 8 x 10 photographs depicting several views of art piece B. Artist's rendering depicting several views of art piece C. Model of art piece APPLICATIONS CITY OF SANTA CRUZ:cont.: Name of Sculptor CITYOF SANTA CRUZ ARTS COMMISSION SCULPTURE IN PARKS AND OPEN SPACES --------------------------- Address Zip Phone --------------------------- nESCRtPTTON OF SCUtPnlRE: (Please desaibe your sculpture and include a photograph or sketch giving dimensions on height, width. depth, and material of sculpture. Please submit a separate application !or each sculpture.) • . ., FOR OFFICE USE Date Received by Department -----Date Received by Arts Comm. ---- COMMENTS: ' ----------------------------- APPLICATIONS cont. CITY OF SANTA CRUZ: SCULPTURE IN PARKS AND OPEN SPACES The City of Santa Cruz has initiated a program for all sculptors wishing to exhibit their work in the city's parks and open spaces system. This program provides local artists an opportunity to display their work in the City of Santa Cruz, on a loan basis, for a period of one year. Artists wishing to participate in this program are encouraged tc complete and return the attached application to the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, 346 Church Street, Santa Cruz, California 9.S060. Upon receipt of this information, the Visual Arts Review Panel, an advisory body to the City Arts Commission, will review all applications and forward their recommendations to the Arts Commission. The Arts Commission will formally approve the panel's recommendations and select specific placement sites for each work. • Individuals wishing additional information regarding the Sculpture in Parks and Open Spaces program should contact· Mr. Charles Prentiss, Santa Cruz C.ty Museum,· 1305 E. Cliff Drive, 429-3773. The City's Arts Commission and Visual Arts Review Panel appreciate your interest in this program and are eager to tm1i_:lte-tl:l,1 first -series of ,culpture, withil'l· the city-ot"'5a~a · -Cruz.·' v-...-~~rc, \' V( • I. ~ l . I. f--• 'rt..1,•... ~,....✓l•c.~ .. Santa Cruz City Arts Commission APPLICATIONS CITY OF SANTA CRUZ: cont·. : HOLD HARMLe.55 In consideration of display space being made available to the artist/organization by the City of Santa Cruz for the display of art, at no cost or expense to the artist/organization, and not for use commercially, the artist/organization hereby assumes any and all risk of damage, destruction or theft of any or all of said pieces of art, and agrees to indemnify, and defend and save harmless the City of Santa Cruz, its officers and employees, from and against any and all liability, loss, claims and suits that may be incurred by or brought against the City of Santa Cruz, its officers and employees. and for damage. destruction or theft of any or all of said objects. The artist/organization further waives any and all rights that (s)he may have at any time,against said City of Santa Cruz, its officers and employees, for any and all damages oriloss that (s)he may incur by reason of any such damage, destruction or theft of any or all of such objects, no matter how the same be ,:a used. It is further ll'\derstood and agreed that: the artist/organization shall abide by the policies governing exhibits and that the artist/organization is the legal owner to loan said property to this agency for purposes of exhibit. -----------------------~------------------------------------------ Name 9f Artist/Organization Address Phone Name of Agency Address From To --------------Exhibit dates Location and Description of exhibit "" Signature of Artist/Organization Date City Manager, City of Santa Cruz Date PROCESSING/APPROVAL CITY OF BEVERLY-HILLS: Procedure~ Approval (a) Submission. After architectural review pur- suant to Article 30 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of this Code has been completed for the proposed commercial structure, preliminary sketches, photo- graphs, or other documentation of sufficient des- criptive clarity to indicate the nature of the proposed fine art ornamentation and an appraisal or other evidence of the value of the proposed fine art ornamentation shall be submitted to the Fine Art Committee together with the site plans and elevations as approved by the Architectural Commission pursuant to such Article, an estimate of the con- struction cost of the proposed commercial structure, and sketches, photographs, or other documentation sufficient to indicate the location of the proposed fine art ornamentation in relation to the proposed commercial structure. (b) Approval. The Fine Art Committee shall review both the proposed fine art ornamentation and its p~oposed location for aesthetic quality and harmony with.the ~roposed_c?mmercial ~tructure, and may approve, approve with cond1t1ons, or disapprove either the propo~ed fine art ornamenta~i?n, or its proposed location, or both. The dec1s1on of the Fine Art Committee may be appealed to the Council or reviewed by the Council pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 6 of Title 1 of this Code. PROCESSING/APPROVAL cont. CITY OF BREA: Processing_ Processing for an art sculpture begins with the City Planning Division of the Development Services Department apprising each developer of the requirement for an outdoor sculpture as an element of the developnent project. Upon sul:mission of a develo~ent projec': a?plication, .the City Planning Division shall give a copy of the Ar': in Public Places brochure, proposal application and design guidelines to the developer. The City Planning Division will advise the Developer of the Program and reccmnend contac~ with the Cultural Arts Division for further direction and program clarification pertaining to artistic options. When a development project requires the approval of a variance, conditional use permit, or related City approval, it shall be conditioneci upon t.~e develoEXTtent t.~at the building project cannot be occupied until such tLrne as the art sculpture is in place. The applicant shall sul:mit to the City Planning Division a canpleteci Art in Public Places application (attached) and the proposed art piece in one or more of the following for:nats: 1. Photographs or slides of the subject art sculpture depicting several views. 2. A model of the art sculpture. 3. A graphic or artist illustration of the art sculpture de?icticg several views. The subject art piece shall be an integr3l part of the landscapi~g and/or architecture of the building. Details as to specific landscaping and architectural traat:nent integrating the piece into an overall project design ao:i maintenance factors required to insure its pe.rmanence shall be included. The City Planning Division, upon raceipt of the subject art piece and application, shall schedule a meeting with the "Art in Public Places Advisory Committee". The Art Advisory Committee ser·,es to review proposed art for public areas in Brea and serves to maint3in quality and diversity for t.11e comnunity. Carmittee appoint~s shall have an art orientation and/or are qualified by education and/or experienc~ in t."'le field of art and/or de·relopnent. The Camii ttee is comprised of the Director of Oevelosment s~rvices, or designee, the Director of Ccrcmunity Services, or designee, a ~ember of the Planning Cannission as appointed by the Chair and a membar of the Cul t;.iral Ar~s Ccmnission, as appointed by the Chair. PROCESSING/APPROVAL CITY -OF BREA cont. : A recomnertlaticn to the Director of oevelofltlent Services concerning findings and/or recommendations on the proposed art piece will be sutmitted within thirt-1 (30) days fran the date of subnission. Upon approval, the City Pl3nning Division shall notify the project developer in writing 3S to the acceptance and/or any conditions. s.1ould the Director determine that the art piece is not consistent with the policies and guidelines of t.,e Art in Public Places Progr::;.--n, a letter shall be sent to the developer outlining the obje-::tions and/or concerns. A meeting will t.,en be arranged between all parties involved to determine whether or not an alternative art piece should ce proposed arxi/or modifications should be made to the proposed art . piece. The decision of the Director shall be final and shall become effective 10 days after notification. Provided, however, that if within such 10 day period an ap£Jeal of the decision is filed by an aggrieved person, the filing of such appeal within such time limit shall suspend the decision of the Director until the determination of t:1e appeal by the Cultural Arts Co:nmission or its dis=nissal by the appellant. Such appeal shall be filed in writing with the Director of Ccmnunity Services and shall be processei as follows: 1. Upon filing of an appeal the hearing date on said appeal to the Cultural Arts Ccmnission, shall be set by the Director of Ccmnunity Services 2. The Director shall trans:nit to the Cultural Arts Carmission the original application, re-::ords, written reports and a99eal disclosing in what respect t.~e application and facts offered in support thereof met or failed to meet the requira'ttents of the Art in Public Places Program. 3. The Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify in whole or in part any appealed decision, catermination or requirenent of the Director, but before granting any appealed petition which was denied by the Director, the Ccrnnission shall indicate where t.,e sculpture involved meets or does not ~eet the requirements set forth. The Cultural Arts Commission's action may be appealed to the City Council in accordance with City Cede. J PROCESSING/APPROVAL cont. CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, AZ.: SECTION 4. That the Fine Arts Commission shall: (a) Make periodic reviews, at least annually. of all City capital improvement program projects with the Mayor, the City Council an~ appropriate City depart~ent heads or their designated representatives for the purpose of making recommendations and establishing priorities to the legislative authority. of tr.e City as to appropriations for works of art. (b) Determine a method or methods of selection and commissioning of artists with respect to the design, execution and placement of works of art for which appropriations have been made, and pursuant to such method or methods, select and commission artists by contract for such purposes. (c) Detennine the specific location and/or amounts to be expended • on works of art in those cases in which the legislative authority has not done so.· (d) Require that any proposed work of art requiring extraordinary operations or maintenance expenses receive prior approval of the department head involved. (e) Determine the placement of works of art. (f) Authorize payments for the design, execution and placement of works of art frcm appropriations for works of art in connection with specific construction projects or from appropriations to the Fine Arts Trust fund. - (g) Accept and receipt works of art on behalf of the City after approval. '(h) Establish guidelines to facilitate the implementation of its responsibilities her~under. SECTION 5. That works of art selected and implemented pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance and any amendment thereto may be·placed in, on or about any municipal construction project or other municipally- owned, leased or rented property. They may be attached or detached within or about such property, and may be either temporary or permanent. Place- ment of works of art shall be authorized by the Fine Arts Commission, and the City officers responsible for the design and construction of such projects shall make appropriate space available for the placement of works of art. ENFORCEMENT CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS (a) Requirement. No permanent or temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any commercial structure constructed or reconstructed in the City unless at least the following percent of the total construction cost of such commercial structure is used to provide fine art ornamentation to the commercial structure or to another site, pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter: {b) Certificate of occupancy revocatio~. If any fine art ornamentation provided on a commercial structure pursuant to the provisions of this ar~icle is removed without approval of the Fine Art Committee, the certificate of occupancy for such commercial structure shall be revoked. OWNERSHIP/MAINTENANCE ·-- ------·---- CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS: section.. a~11 •. o.S ... .:.-c.._~.rsh ip . . ------. ·--·· All fine art ornamentation, whether located on-site or off-site, pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 8-11.04 of this chapter, shall remain the property of the applicant for the certificate of occupancy, provided, however, that such applicant shall transfer ownership of the fine art ornamentation in whole or in part to any successor in interest of the commercial structure. The owner of said fine art ornamentation shall provide all maintenance necessary to preserve such fine art in good condition if such fine art is located on-site, or shall reimburse the City for all costs of such maintenance when located off-site. The owner of said fine art ornamentation, whether located on-site or off-site, shall maintain in full force and effect fire and extended cover- age insurance, including, but not limited to, vandalism coverage, in a minimum amount of the purchase price of said fine art.