HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1988 1019 CC REG ITEM 11CJOHN PATRICK LANE
Mayor
ELOISE BROWN
Mayor Pro Tern
JOHN GALLOWAY
Council member
CLINT HARPER, Ph.D.
Councilmember
BERNARDOM. PEREZ
Councilmember
MAUREEN W. WALL
City Clerk
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MOORPARK
MEMORANDUM
ITEM II.{,
STEVEN KUENY
City Manager
CHERYLJ.KANE
City Attorney
PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P.
Director of
Community Development
R. DENNIS DELZEIT
City Engineer
JOHN V. GILLESPIE
Chief of Police
The Honorable City Council
Patrick J. Richards, Director of
October 12, 1988 {CC meeting of
C-.unity Develoraent~
10/19/88)
AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE -A-88-1 {ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES)
At its meeting of October 3, 1988 the Planning Commission adopted a
Resolution No. PC-88-176 making a recommendation to the City
Council on the subject of art in public places. The resolution is
attached as Exhibit 1. Enclosed as Exhibit 2 is the staff report
to the Planning Commission dated July 28, 1988.
Should the Council wish to open this item for public hearing the
next available regular meeting will be November 23, 1988.
Recommended Action
Review and take action as deemed appropriate.
Exhibits: 1.
2.
Resolution No. PC-88-176
Staff report dated July 28, 1988
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RESOLUTION NO. PC-88-176
A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING
TO THE CITY COUNCIL A REVISION OF THE ZONING ORDIN-
ANCE.
That this Commission, upon giving the notice required by the
provisions of Section 8163 of the Moorpark Municipal Code and Section 65905
of the Government Code, did, on September 19, 1988 conduct a public hearing
as prescribed by law in order to review and consider the draft proposal of
"Art in Public Places .11 •
The Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark resolves as
follows:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark
recommends that when the City Council initiates a complete revision of the
City's Zoning Ordinance, included in that revision would be all aspects of
design and development standards and provisions for Art in Public Places.
The process by which the City reviews and evaluates the Zoning Ordinance
shall involve policies which maximize public input.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further recommends that a
separate Cultural Arts Committee be established concurrently with the
initiation of the revision of the zoning ordinance.
PASSES, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of October 1988.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Celia LaFleur, Secretary
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Commissioner's Lawrason, Butcher, Holland,
Wozniak and Montgomery;
None;
None.
CHAIRMAN
Douglas Holland
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: John Galloway'&
DATE: September 14, 1988
SUBJECT: ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
COPY: THE CITY COUNCIL
This item was deferred at the August 1, 1988 Planning
Commission meeting. Since then, all Commissioners have
had sufficient time to review the materials.
The City Council concurred with City Attorney's
suggestion that instead of implemention by resolution,
such a requirement should be incorporated into our
General Plan and Zoning codes. With adoption of
Resolution No. 88-492 (7-28-88 Staff Report,
Exhibit"l"), we initiated the proceedings. Section 2
directs the Planning Commission to make recommendations
to the City Council.
Except for the concern about vagueness of the term
"superior design" raised by the City Attorney, the
Council felt the Draft Resolution stated clearly the
goals an~ intent of the new policy and it can be used
ai a guide. (7-28-88 Staff Report, Exhibit"2")
We must avoid any vagueness challenge by giving the
superior architectural design alternative a better
definition or eliminating it as an option.
Section 12 of the Draft Resolution (7-28-88,Exhibit"2")
should be changed. It seems that a fixed-rate in-lieu
fee of a dollar amount per 1,000 square feet would be
preferable to the more problematic method of
ascertaining project costs and values_and would thus
simplify administration. The option to allow payment
of an in-lieu fee remains with the City. This Art in
Public Places requirement is to be applied to all
commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects.
T'mt r:.ecommendi~ that utilization of funds collected as
in-lieu fee~ be delegated to~ Council-appointed Arts
Counc"11 formed solely for this purpose and consistent
with city attorney's opinion, granting them maximum
authority/discretion as provided by law.
JOHN PATRICK LANE
Mayor
ELOISE BROWN
Mayor Pro Tern
JOHN GALLOWAY
Councilmember
CLINT HARPER, Ph.D.
Councilmember
BERNARDO M. PEREZ
Councilmember
MAUREEN W. WALL
City Clerk
TO:
DATE:
SUBJE<.."'T:
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The Planning Commission
Patrick J. Richards, Director of
STEVEN KUENY
City Manager
CHERYLJ.KANE
City Attorney
PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P.
Director of
Community Development
R. DENNIS DELZEIT
City Engineer
JOHN V. GILLESPIE
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA Chief of Police
Planning Commission Meetini,-iOMAS P. GENOVESE
U Hof~~/ 198 ,L. City Treasurer
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PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDftENT TO THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE NO.
A-88-1 (ART IN PUBLIC PLACES}
BACKGROUND
During the past several months, an interest has been generated in
creating requirements for a.rt in public places; this subject was
introduced by Councilmember Galloway.
Specifically, the goal is to establish requirements to include
artwor-k as part of new development pr-oposals. At its meeting of
July 20, 1988 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-492
(Exhibit "1") initiating this pr-oposed amendment.
Councilmember Galloway has prepar-ed a dr-aft resolution on this
subject (Exhibit "2"). The resolution was reviewed by the City
Attorney (Exhibit"3 11 ).
DISCUSSION
The City Attorney's review of this subject concludes that the City
does have the authority to impose requirements for this purpose.
It is the attorney's recommendation that the procedure be initiated
by amending the general plan and zoning ordinance to provide for
art in public places. The end result should be requirements that
are specific, and easy to understand. Any vagueness could lead to
difficulty in implementing the intent to provide art. A public art
policy is the necessary tool that should be developed by amending
the general plan and zoning ordinance.
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The following components are envisioned for part of the desired
product.
1. Setting policies and standards to require works of art to
be included in the individual development projects.
2. Allowing for exceptions to the above by the inclusion of
artistic elements directly as part of the design of a
proposed building. In this instance, the need exists to
establish requirements for a 11 superior design 11 of
architecture that includes a desired level of achievement
in artistic form; This is where vagueness in an ultimate
policy or ordinance can be a problem. If this approach is
used, clear standards need be adopted for what would
constitute "superior design" (a standard above and beyond
the norm).
3. An in-lieu fee may be considered where it can be
demonstrated that it is impractical to require public
art. In the City Council I s approval of DP-393 -404,
$100./1,000 sq.ft. of floor area fee was imposed.
An arts fund can be created this way as a short term
mechanism; this would suffice until long term policies, or
an ordinance is adopted.
A combination of any or all of the above three items is possible as
well.
Attached for your review as Exhibits 4, 5, 6 and
ordinances, policies or programs of other cities: Brea,
Palm Desert and Santa Monica.
7 arts
Oxnard,
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept public testimony and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Exhibits: 1. Resolution No. 88-492.
2. Draft resolution to establish an art in public
places policy.
3. February 2, 1988 letter from City Attorney.
reviewing the above draft resolution.
4. City of Brea Art in Public Places Policy Manual.
5. Oxnard Towncenter Public Arts Program.
6. City of Palm Desert Art in Public Places
Ordinance (including development fee).
7. City of Santa Monica Percent for Art Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-41 J_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO
CONSIDER AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN AND/OR ZONING
ORDINANCE AND THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ART IN PUBLIC PLACES.
WH£KEAS, Section 8164-1 of Article 44 of Chapter 1 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Moorpark provides that the City Council
may initiate proceedings to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
by the adoption of a resolution requesting the Planning Commission of
said City to set the matter for public hearing, report and
recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL Of-THE: CIIY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council does hereby initiate
consideration of an amendment to the General Plan and/or to revise the
Zoning Cocie requirements as set forth iri the Zoning Ordinance of the
City, and to place same in the Moorpark Municipal Code.
Section 2. That the Planning Commission is hereby directed
to set a public hearing to consider adding a requirement for Art in
Public Places to the Zoning Ordinance and/or the General Plan, with a
view towards meeting current trends and practices regarding Art in
Public Places and to make a recommendation to the City Council of such
changes as the Commission deems appropriate.
Section 3.
immediately.
That this resolution shall take effect
Section 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this resolution, and shall forward a certified copy of
said resolution to the Planning Commission of said City for action
pursuant to instructions contained therein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July 1988.
Mayor of the City of Moorpark, CA
ATTEST:
Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK ESTABLISHING AN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES POLICY
AND RELATED FUND FOR THE CITY OF MOORPARK, AND
PROVIDING CRITERIA RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, expanding public experience throughout the broad
spectrum of the arts would be in the best interests of
the City of Moorpark; and
WHEREAS, in harmony with this goal, it shall be the policy of
the City of Moorpark to require that visual art be
included in future major commercial, industrial, and
mixed-use projects where applicable; and
WHEREAS, the aesthetic nature and charm of the City of Moorpark
shall be enhanced and the citizens of the City of
Moorpark shall enjoy works of art for the public
environment and welfare; and
WHEREAS, this program will further foster a successful
partnership between the private and public sectors,
which will beneficially impact the architectural and
cultural environment of the citizens of Moorpark,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of
Moorpark California shall require permanent works of
art (or payment of an in lieu fee) to be included in
the plans for major private construction projects
within the City of Moorpark as a condition to any
discretionary permit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Moorpark shall Establish
an Art In Public Places Fund for deposit of in lieu
contributions which the City Council at its discretion
shall expend for the purpose of providing Public Art in
the City of Moorpark; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tha~ to implement this overall Art in
Public Places Policy the following criteria for future
works of art are hereby established:
1. For the purposes of this policy, all forms of original
creations of artwork are eligible, including; but not
be limited to sculpture, painting, graphic arts,
mosaics, photography, mixed media, crafts and
environmental works. Elements of construction
artistically applied and demonstrated to be of
superior craftsmanship in comparison to
standard-quality construction and which are made en
integral part of the landscaping and/or architecture of
a project may qualify as artwork.
EXHIBIT_2_
2. Art/sclupture may be either decorative or functional; a
part of a changing installation or permantently
affixed. Aeshthetic improvements may also include work
that will facilitate public access to an arts
experience.
3. Art/Sculpture shall be easily visible to the public.
4. 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
enhnace the work and allow for unobstructed public
viewing from as may angles as possible.
5. Developers are encouraged to develop a complete site
plan with landscaping, lighting, and other appropriate
accessories to complement the art work.
6. The composition of the art/sculpture shall be of
permanent-type materials and require a low level of
maintenance.
7. Any lettering or signing on a scultprue or its
f~undation must be approved by the Community
8.
9.
10.
12.
Development Director prior to installation. (Project
identification is allowed; however, product advertising
is not.)
The art/sculpture shall be constructed proportional to
its site location.
No expressions of obvious bad taste or profanity, which
would likely be offensive to the general public, are
allowed.
Art/sculpture work shall consist of a quality type of
art/design.
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of art/sculptural styles, materials, and types when
selecting an art work for the program.
The Director of Community Development shall have the
option to permit a donation to the Art In Public Places
Fund in lieu of an art/sculture installation on site;
such requirement shall not be in excess of one percent
of the project's hard development costs (i.e. not
including land). The provisions for such exception
shall be based upon a lack of public accessibility to
an art work or the scope of the development project is
such that an art installation on site will not meet the
intent and guidelines of the program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Moorpark on
this th day of 1987 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor Clint Harper
ATTEST:
Maureen Wall, City Clerk
LAW OFFICES
BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN
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February 2, 1988
Mr. Patrick Richards
Director of Community Development
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
Re: Authority to Impose A Public Art Policy on
Developments
Dear Pat:
You have asked that we review a draft resolution
establishing an "Art in Public Places" policy. The City
does have the authority to establish such a policy.
However, if the policy is to effectively withstand judicial
challenge for vagueness, it should have clearer standards of
what is required.
Discussion
There is no legal question that the City has the
authority to establish an arts policy. The City has the
power to regulate the artistic aspects of development
through both its zoning power and its authority under the
Subdivision Map Act. (Metromedia v. City of San Diego,
(1980) 26 Cal.3d 848, 860-65.)
For example, the courts have held that, pursuant to
the zoning authority, cities may dictate architectural
styles, and even deny otherwise permitted uses on aesthetic
grounds. (Bohannan v. City of San Diego, (1973) 30
Cal.App.3d 416; Wesley Inv. Co. v. County of Alameda (1984)
151 Cal.App.3d 672.) Consequently, through zoning, the City
may regulate the design of developments, including requiring
the inclusion of public art works, artistic construction,
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Mr. Patrick Richards
February 2, 1988
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and superior craftsmanship. The City can accomplish this
objective by amending its General Plan and planned unit
development standards to require public art and superior
craftsmanship in developments.
In addition, the Subdivision Map Act authorizes
cities to regulate the "design" of subdivisions to ensure
consistency with the general plan. (Gov't. Code
Section 66418.J Consequently, by amending its General Plan
to include a Public Art policy, the City could require
public art through subdivision conditions.
While, the standards of such a Public Art policy
need not be overly specific, they also cannot be too
vague. (Novi v. City of Pacifica, (1985) 169 Cal.App. 3d
678, 682; Amusing Sandwich v. City of Palm Springs, (1985)
165 Cal.App.3d 1116, 1128.) A potential vagueness problem
with the Public Art policy is the "superior architectural
design" requirement of the draft Resolution.
Paragraph 1 of the draft Resolution permits
superior architectural design as an alternative to providing
formal art work or an in lieu fee. If this superior
architectural design option is retained, then a-workable
standard must be developed as to when a design is superior,
as opposed to when a public art work is required. Possibly
permitting the artwork to be included in the structure of
the building would address the goal of the policy.
Regardless, without a strong definition of what is superior
architectural design, each project will involve ad hoc
decision-making, and the application of the policy may
become inconsisten~.
The vagueness problem could be exacerbated because
of the developer's option of paying an in lieu fee instead
of providing public art. Every developer will claim that
his project contains a superior architectural design, and
consequently, need not provide public art or pay an in lieu
fee. Unless superior design can be better defined, it would
be preferable to require art only; then, if the developer
did not wish to install an artwork on-site, he could
exercise the option of the in lieu fee.
Mr. Patrick Richards
February 2, 1988
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Finally, in order to strongly tie the Public Art
policy to the City's police power, we suggest that the
policy be adopted through General Plan and Code amendments,
and not by resolution.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we recommend that instead of
adopting a Public Arts policy by resolution, the Zoning Code
and General Plan be amended to institute an Art in Public
Places policy. Such a policy would condition all
developments on providing public art. Such conditions could
be imposed on the subdivision map and/or the planned unit
development permit of developments.
In addition, to avoid any vagueness challenge, the
superior architectural design alternative should be better
defined.
Please feel free to call me if you have any
questions.
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cc: Steven Kueny
Cheryl J. Kane
Very truly yours,
SCOTT F. FIELD
Assistant City Attorney, City
of Moorpark, and
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City of Brea
• Art in Public Places
Policy Manual
CI'IY axncIL
Clarice A. Blamer, Mayor
Sam Cooper, Mayor Pro Ten
Nonna Arias Hicks, Councilwanan
Carrey Nelson, Councilman
John Sutton, Councilman
Prepared by: ·
Department of Developnent Services
and
Department of Conmunity Services
December 1984
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Table of Contents
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I. Introduction and Purpose .........•.....••.•.....•...•.•••..... 1
II. Program Requiranents •.•.•......•••...•.•••....•.••••••••.••••• 2
III. Guidelines for Art Sculptures ................................ . 3
IV. Processing ......................... ~ ......................... . 4
Art in Public Places Program Proposal Application Fann ...... . 6
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CITY OF BREA
ART IN POBLIC P~
POLICY MANUAL
Decanber 1984
Introduction and Purpose
The City of Brea has prepared this manual in order to provide the
public with the necessary information and requirements
pertaining to the placement of an art sculpture in accordance
with the Art in Public Places Program.
The City of Brea believes the image of a city is more than just its
layout or the physical characteristics of its streets and buildings.
One major element of a City's image can be its art. Art can make a
statement to all about who and what a city is, how it views itself,
and how it is viewed by others. Public monuments and sculptures have
cacmanorated the progress and values of cultures and ccmnunitjes.
In keeping with this philosophy, the Brea City Council in 1975
implemented an "Art in Public Places" program. The program was
designed to intertwine public art with the City's private growth and
developnent. Today over fifty-four art pieces adorn the City serving
as "people magnets", which increases vitality and naturally attracts
tourism, business and consumers. Public art can also serve as a
business trademark, conveying growth and prosperity to the private
and public sector alike. Brea's Art in Public Pl.aces is now one of
the largest public sculpture programs in the country and continues to
grow at an average rate of six pieces per year. The sculptures range
in subject and style from free-flowing abstract de'sign to detailed
realistic figures. The mediums represented include steel, bronze,
concrete, wood, plastic and stone. The collection boasts of work
fran internationally known artists such as Seiji Kunishna from Japan
and Gidon Graetz from Italy, along with prominent American artists
such as Guy Di 11, Fletcher Benton and Seward Johnson. The Art in
Public Places program continues in a very unique way to nurture the
growth and developnent of business and ccmnuni ty involvement.
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II. Progrcm Requiranents
All new residential, ccmnercial, and industrial develoµnent projects
are required to acquire and install an art sculpture when the
developnent project has a building valuation above $500,000.
The amount identified as the minimun allocation for the acquisition
of an art sculpture is based upon the total building(s) valuation as
canputed using the latest Building Valuation Data as set forth by the
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBC).
A building valuation of up to $500,000 requires no art piece. A
valuation of $500,001 up to $999,999 requires that 1% of the total
valuation be allocated for an art sculpture. A valuation of
$1,000,000 and above would require an art allocation of $10,000, plus
$2,000 for each million dollars of building valuation (including the
first million dollars of valuation).
Examples of the art allocation fonnulas are as follows:
Building Valuation
$ 500,000 (no art piece required)
750,000 (1% of valuation)
1,000,000 (10,000 + 2,000 X 1)
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
25,000,000
50,000,000
75,000,000
100,000,000
Minimum Art Allocation
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$ 7,500
12,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
60,000
110,000
160,000
210,000
The Director of Developnent Services shall have the option to pennit
a donation in lieu of an art sculpture in the amount identified
pursuant to the art allocation formula to the City for cultural
enrichment. The provisions for an exception by the Director of
Development Services .shall be based upon a lack of public
accessibility to an art piece or the scope of the developnent project
is such that the art piece will not meet the intent and guidelines of
the program.
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II I . Guidelines for Art Sculpture
Guidelines for the selection, acquisition, placement, identification,
and maintenance of art sculptures are as follows:
1. The art sculpture shall be easily visible to the public street.
2. The art sculpture shall be located in an area specifically
designated for such purpose. Installation of the Art Piece shall
be planned and implemented to enhance the work and allow for
unobstructed public viewing fran as many angles as possible.
3. The art sculpture sutmittal shall include a canplete site plan
with landscaping, lighting and other appropriate accessories to
complenent and protect the art work.
4. The canposition of the art sculpture shall be of permanent-type
materials and require a low level of maintenance. Durable and
weather resistant materials are recarrnended.
5. Lettering or signing is not peDnitted upon the art sculpture or
its foundation.
6. The art sculpture shall be constructed in a size that is
proportional to the size of the adjacent building(s).
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7. Expressions of obvious bad taste or profanity, which would
likely be offensive to the general public, are impermissible.
8. The art sculpture shal 1 be designed by persons with experience
and knowledge of monunental scale sculpture and shall provide the
City with background infonnation.
9. Developers shall be encouraged to provide a wide range of
sculptural styles, materials and types when selecting an art work
for the program.
10. Water sculptures are not encouraged.
11. In order to provide diversity and opportunity, not more than
five pieces by the same artist is encouraged.
12. Each piece shall be identified by a plaque measuring
approximately 8" X 8". The plaque shall be made of cast metal
and will be placed in an appropriate location near the art piece
and shall list only the date, title and the artist.
13. The art sculpture shall be maintained by the property owner in a
neat and orderly manner acceptable to the City.
14. The art sculpture shall be a permanent, fixed asset to the
property.
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IV. 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 suhnission of a develoµnent project
application, the City Planning Division shall give a copy of the Art
in Public Places brochure, proposal application and design guidelines
to the developer. The City Planning Division will advise the
Developer of the Program aoo recarmend contact 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
conditioned upon the developnent that the building project cannot be
occupied until such time as the art sculpture is in place.
The applicant shall sul:mit to the City Planning Division a completed
Art in Public Places application (attached) and the proposed art
piece in one or more of the fol lowing fonnats:
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 depicting
several views.
The subject art piece shal 1 be an integral part of the landscaping
and/or architecture of the building. Details as to specific
landscaping and architectural treatment integrating the piece into an
overall project design and maintenance factors required to insure its
peonanence shall be included.
The City Planning Division, upon receipt of the subject art piece and
application, shall schedule a meeting with the "Art in Public Places
Advisory Cammi ttee". The Art Advisory Committee serves to review
proposed art for public areas in Brea aoo serves to .maintain quality
aoo diversity for the ccmnunity. Cannittee appointees shall have an
art orientation and/or are qualified by educatfon and/or experience
in the field of art and/or developnent. The Conni ttee is comprised
of the Director of Developnent Services, or designee,the Director of
Cannunity Services, or designee, a member of the Planning Cannission
as appointed by the Chair and a member of the Cultural Arts
Cannission, as appointed by the Chair.
A recoomeooatioo to the Director of Develoµnent Services concerning
findings and/or recoomendations on the proposed art piece will be
suhnit:ted within thirty (30) days fran the date of suhnission. Upon
approval, the City Planning Division shall notify the project
developer in writing as to the acceptance and/or any conditions.
Should the Director determine that the art piece is not consistent
with the policies and guidelines of the Art in Public Places Program,
a letter shall be sent to the developer outlining the objections
and/or concerns. A meeting will then be arranged between all parties
involved to determine whether or not an alternative art piece should
be proposed and/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 appeal 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
the appeal by the Cultural Arts Connnission or its dismissal by the
appellant. Such appeal shall be filed in writing with the Director
of Ccmnunity Services and shall be processed 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
Cammni ty Services
2. The Director shall transmit to the Cultural Arts Carmission
the original application, records, wri tt;en reports and appeal
disclosing in what respect the application and facts offered in
support thereof met or failed to meet the requirements of the
Art in Public Places Program.
3. The Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify in whole or in
part any appealed decision, determination or requirement of the
Director, but before granting any appealed petition which was
denied by the Director, the Ccmnission shall indicate where the
sculpture involved meets or does not meet the requirements set
forth.
The Cultural Arts Comnission's actiun may be appealed to the City
Council in accordance with City Code.
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CITY OF BREA
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PRCX;RAM
PROPOSAL APPLICATION
Location/Address -----------------------------
Project ----------------------------------
Developer ---------------------------------
Property OWner Work Phone -------------------------
Title of Art Sculpture --------------------------
Artist ----------------------------------
Address -------------------------------
City Telephone ----------------------------
Media -----------------------------------
Approximate Weight Dimensions ------------------------
Approximate Cost -----------------------------
Description of Art Piece -------------------------Location of Identification Plaque ~--------------------Description of Sculptural Foundation -------------------Date of Installation ---------------------------
Site Location -------------------------------
Distance Between Public Street and Art Piece ---------------
Landscape Plans ------------------------------
Special Problems -----------------------------
Dedication Plans -----------------------------
*NOTE:
*Enclose artist background information and one or more of the fol lowing
formats:
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
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3.3.3 Public Arts Program
Intent
The development of Oxnard Town Center is aimed at establishing the highest
standards of aesthetic quality and economic vitality. The Public Arts Program is an
integral component in establishing this quality. In support of a commitment to the
arts, and the concern for quality of life and the environment, each owner/user is
strongly encouraged to participate in the Arts in Public Places Program. Oxnard
Town Center will establish a visual image and identity which heightens civic pride
with the aid of public artworks. Each work of art has the potential to create
physical and intellectual energy, which establishes an atmosphere that draws
residents, business and tourists to enjoy the development as a whole. A major
function of such a program is to manifest, uplift and nurture the civic spirit.
The Program
Selected parcels have been identified for participation in the Art in Public Places
Program (see Exhibit 23). The owners of these parcels will be encouraged to
participate in the program. The selected locations are based on visual prominence
from a view access area or major public street end-point.
A guideline of one percent of project hard development costs (i.e., not including land)
for each designated parcel is suggested to direct fund'> towards the Oxnard Town
Center Arts Council for the installation of art works at the Oxnard Town Center.
This guideline is in accordance with the National Endowment for the Arts and
standards set forth by such progressive cities as Seattle, Philadelphia and San
Francisco. For those parcels not designated under the Art in Public Places Program,
the owner/user is, nonetheless, encouraged to participate at the same one percent
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rate. In lieu of funds which would be donated to the Art Program, an equivalent sum
may be donated to the Patrons for the Cultural Arts of Oxnard for their use in
providing art in public places at the Town Center.
Guidelines
A. Location: The location of each piece of art identified on the Oxnard Town
Center Land Use Plan (refer to Exhibit 23) is specific. Public artworks are to be at
either the terminus of main public streets, or in visually prominent locations such as
entry courtyards. Owner/users are encouraged to respect these locations during the
design development of each parcel. The work of art shall be in a specific location
designated for such purpose and approved by the Town Center Art Council and the
City of Oxnard Art in Public Places Administration.
B. Theme and Concept: The selection of each work of art will be site specific and
be selected based on the character and aesthetics of the landscape and architecture
of that site. While the thematic intent is left to the owner/user/artist, artwork shall
not display degenerative gestures or statements which would be offensive to the
general public.
C. Artistic Requirements: (1) The commission for all works of art budgeted at
$60,000 and under shall be awarded a resident of Ventura County or the State of
California; (2) Each artist shall submit documentation illustrating his/her experience
and knowledge before being contracted to construct and to complete the proposed
work of art; and (3) Owner/User of each parcel will encourage the creation of art
that displays a wide range in theme or concept when related to other artworks at
Oxnard Town Center. In order to encourage this philosophy, no more than two pieces
of work at the center shall be completed by the same artist.
D. Material: (1) Material shall be of the type and scale which is appropriate to the
theme or concept of the art piece and should respect the surrounding natural and
built environment; (2) Material shall be permanent in nature and require low
maintenance; and (3) Accessories accompanying the art work (i.e. lighting), shall be
of a nature as not to distract from the art work, unless the elements are integrally
designed components. All accessories shall be durable, require low maintenance, and
shall not create glare for passing drivers or pedestrians.
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E. Maintenance: Each owner/user is responsible for maintaining the art work in a
manner which is acceptable to the Oxnard Town Center Arts Council and the City of
Oxnard Art in Public Places Administration. Each artist shall provide guidelines that
establish procedures for the ongoing maintenance after installation. These guidelines
shall cover the fallowing areas:
1. identification of material in the work;
2. methods of maintaining work;
3. frequency of maintenance
A review between the Artist and the Art Council shall take place after installation
of the artpiece to go over maintenance procedures.
F. Processing: At the time of purchase of land in Oxnard Town Center, the
owner/user will receive a copy of the Guidelines for Public Arts Program. At that
time, the owner/user should contact the Oxnard Town Center Arts Council to provide
further direction and answer any questions which may arise pertaining to the
program.
In compliance with the program, each owner/user will submit to the Oxnard Town
Center Arts Council a list providing the following information:
1. Lot or parcel number and address
2. Project Name
3. Owner/User
4. Artist and Resume
5. Photographs and or drawing of the proposed work which illustrates and
documents dimensions and materials.
6. Site plan of appropriate scale to show location and intent.
7. Owner-User-Artist statement of philosophy.
The Oxnard Town Center Art Council is a subcommittee of the Oxnard Town Center
Design Review Committee established by the Covenants, Conditions, and
Restrictions for the Oxnard Town Center.
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The Council shall review all art proposals. The council is responsible for maintaining
the quality and diversity of art work that is constructed at the Town Center and for
making recommendations to the City of Oxnard Art in Public Places Administration.
All council members shall have an art orientation and be qualified either through
education or experience. The council is comprised of the following members:
o One Representative of the Oxnard Town Center Developers.
o One Representative of the Oxnard Fine Arts Commission.
o One Representative of the County Fine Arts Commission.
o One Representative of the Patrons for the Cultural Arts of Oxnard.
o One Representative of the Art Partners of Ventura County
o Two Representatives who are artists or art educators experienced in
Environmental Sculpture as approved by a majority of the other members
of the council.
Upon submission of an art proposal, the Council will respond in writing to the
owner/user within thirty (30) days. If the Council finds the proposal to be in conflict
with the criteria of the Art in Public Places guidelines, a written notification shall
be forwarded to the parties submitting the proposal, identifying the areas and issues
of objections or non-compliance.
At the time that objections or issues of non-compliance arise, a meeting shall be
arranged to discuss the items of contention and to determine what modifications are
necessary to bring the work into compliance with the guidelines. If the parties
making the proposal cannot comply with the items found to be in conflict, an appeal -
can be filed and the following process will be initiated.
1. File appeal with the City of Oxnard Art in Public Places Administration.
List areas of conflict and reasons for non-compliance with the guidelines.
Establish a hearing date of appeal with the City of Oxnard Art in Public
Places Administration to review all pertinent items.
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2. The City of Oxnard Art in Public Places Administration Council shall
receive, prior to the hearing date, all written reports and appeals from
both parties.
3. The City of Oxnard Art in Public Places Administration wlth all parties
present, may affirm, reverse or make any requirements for change to the
proposal, to bring it into compliance with the Art in Public Places
guidelines.
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ORDINANCE NO. 473
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM AND RELATED
DEVELOPMENT FEE IN THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert is fast becoming the
economic and cultural center of the Coachella Valley; and
WHEREAS, the City strives to draw tourists from around the
world to visit and enjoy the many attractions it has to offer; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert adopted an "Art in Public
Places" program when it formed the Civic Arts Committee in March
of 1976 and in so doing spelled out "that the Civic Arts
Committee's purpose is to promote culture and to establish a
cultural atmosphere in the City of Palm Desert" and further
specified one of the main functions of the Committee is to
"solicit art objects or financing of art objects for inclusion in
future public facilities."
WHEREAS, the City's 2,000 Committee, in its final
recommendations, recognized a current need for such a program and
encouraged the City Council to move forward with the same for the
cultural enrichment of its community; and
WHEREAS, the Civic Arts Committee, at its meeting of May
19, 1986, enthusiastically endorsed and offered to plan, initiate,
and administer an "Art in Public Places Program" on behalf of the
City of Palm Desert;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the
City of Palm Desert does hereby determine that it is in the public
interest that development in the City should be planned and
executed with a view toward enhancing the visual character and
beauty of the City.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED as follows:
Section 1. FORMATION
There is hereby established an "Art in Public Places
Program" and fund, said fund to accumulate interest at the average
investment rate earned by all other City investments, to be
organized and administered by the Civic Arts Committee which shall
create Art in Public Places Guidelines, the same to be submitted
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and approved by the City Council prior to implementation of said
program. Said guidelines shall include, but not be limited to,
definitions, procedure and approvals, maintenance, locations of
art and ownership.
Section 2. FUNDING
The City of Palm Desert shall initiate such an Art in
Public Places Fund by budgeting an amount of $200,000.00 in fiscal
year 1986-87, said monies to be placed in an endowment fund, the
interest only of which shall be used for said program, unless
otherwise -authorized by the City Council.
There shall be, and there is hereby, established an Art in
Public Places development fee to be co1lected as follows:
1. For the purpose of this section, total construction
cost shall be based on the building permit valuation
as established by the Director of Building and Safety.
Fees are to be collected at the time of issuance of a
building permit.-The Director of Building and Safety,
or such other person appointed by him, is hereby
appointed as the authorized individual to collect said
fees. The fees collected by the Director of Building
and Safety for "Art in Public Places" development fees
shall be transferred to the endowment fund on a
monthly basis.
3. All individual residential units whose building
permit valuation is in excess of $100,000.00 shall be
charged 1/4 of 1% for that portion of valuation in
excess of $100,000.00. Individual residential units
with a building permit valuation of less than
$100,000.00 are exempt from any "Art in Public Places"
development fee. An "individual residential" unit is
hereby defined as not more than one single family
dwelling which is to be constructed on a lot located
in an existing subdivision. This definition of
''individual dwelling unit" specifically excludes all
new residential development of two or more dwelling
units in number.
4.
All other residential development not specifically
exempted in the above section shall be charged 1/4 of
1% of the building permit valuation, said charge shall
not exceed $50,000.00 per development.
All commercial development within the City, including
subdivisions of more than one unit, shall be charged
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6.
the rate of 1/2 of 1% of the building permit
valuation, said charge not to exceed $50,000.00.
The City of Palm Desert and its Redevelopment Agency
shall be charged 1% of the total project cost for all
public facilities, excluding all street and drainage
projects.
Said fees shall be collected commencing on the date
this ordinance becomes effective. In the event such a
program has not been adopted and implemented by the
City within two years of the effective date of this
ordinance, the Director of Building and Safety shall
reimburse said fees to the person or entity paying the
same.
Section 3. ART IN LIEU OF FEE
The Civic Arts Committee may elect to allow a development
the option of its own art in lieu of a fee as long as the art
contributed is reasonably commensurate in value to the required
fee.
City
the
vote,
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the
of Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on
9th day of October , 1986, by the following
to wit:
AYES: BENSON, SNYDER, WILSON, KELLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
s. KELLY, Mayor
Palm Desert, Cali
ATTEST:
City
Palm Desert, Cali ornia
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
PERCENT FOR ART PROGRAM
I. Establishment. The Percent for Art Program is hereby established in the City
of Santa Monica. The Percent for Art Program shall be incorporated into each
Budget of the City of Santa Monica commencing with fiscal year 1984-85.
2. Definition. For purposes of the Pecent for Art Program, the following words
and phrases shall have the following meanings:
a. Art. Art including but not limited to sculpture, painting, graphic arts,
mosaics, photography, crafts, mixed media, and environmental works.
b. Arts Commission. The Santa Monie Arts Commission established pursuant to
Municipal Code Section 2931.
c. Capital Project. Any capital project as defined in the Capital Improve-
ment Program Budgeting Administrative Instruction involving the construc-
tion, remodeling or renovation of property undertaken by the City of San-
ta Monica or one of its agencies, which property is owned by the City or
one of its agencies or is subject to the Beach Operating Agreement with
the State of California, including any building, park, sidewalk or
street, parking facility, utility, decorative structure and including
portions thereof. The following shall be excluded from the definition of
capital project:
I. Design and resear~h studies.
2. Purchase and renovation of rolling stock.
3. Urban design or art projects.
4. Grants to private agencies.
5. Purchase of equipment not re 1 ated to capita 1 construction or
renovation.
6 . 0 per at i n g costs ( e . g . , tree tr i mm i n g ) .
7. Acquisition of land (whether improved or unimproved).
8. Any capital project for which legal restrictions preclude application
of this program.
9. Community Development Block Grants other than for the construction or
renovation of public facilities.
d. CIP Committee. The Committee established by the ·capital Improvement Pro-
gram BudgetingAdministrative Instruction.
e. PFA. The Percent for Art Program.
3. Administration. PFA shall be administered by the City Manager. The Arts
Commission shall provide guidance to the City Manager and assist in the sele-
tion of art as provided for in these Guidelines.
4. Proposed Budget. The proposed budget submitted to the City Council shall
include an allocation of at least one percent (1%) for each capital project
deve 1 oped in accordance with the fo 11 owing procedures:
a. The PFA allocations shall be determined by the CIP Committee and be con-
tained in the capital improvement budget submitted by the City Manager to
the City council. The CIP Committee shall determine into which of two
categories the PFA allocation shall be placed:
1. First Tier. Capital projects of more than $100,000 suitable for on-
site art. (Any project outside the City ofSanta Monica shall be
deemed unsuitable for on-site art.) For these projects, 1% of the
non-art re 1 ated costs sha 11 be budgeted for on-site art.
2. Second Tier. Capital projects of less than $100,000 or capital proj-
ects of more than $100,000 for which on-site art is unsuitable. For
these projects, 1% of the non-art re 1 ated costs sha 11 be budgeted for
(1) increased allocation for first tier projects, (ii) on-site art
projects, (iii) one or more off-site projects, and/or (iv) purchases
of art for public display. •
Notwithstanding the above, no allocation from any capital project funded
by any enterprise fund shall be allocated except for an art project re-
lated to the enterprise. •
b. A PFA Account shall be established in the capital budget for the adminis-
trative expenses of the Arts Commission incarrying out PFA. Fifteen per-
cent (15%) of each PFA allocation shall be placed in this account.
5. Adopted Budget. The budget adopted by the City Council sha 11 ocnta in a PFA
a 11 ocat ion for a 11 First Ti er projects. The budgetadopted by the City Coun-
cil may containa PFA allocation for Second Tier projects.
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6. Annual CIP Art Plan. The Arts Commission shall coordinate the preparation of
an Annual Art Plan, which shall set forth specific projects for the PFA allo-
cat i ans in accordan~e with the fa 11 owing standards:
a. Each Department shall form one or more Selection Committees to determine
the type of art for any on-site art from its capita 1 projects. The
Se 1 ect ion Committee sha 11 consist of one member of the Arts Cammi ss ion,
one person appointed by the Department Head (which may be the Department
Head), and one person mutua 1 ly agreed to by the Arts Cammi ssi on appointee
and the Department Head appointee. One of the members of the Se 1 ect ion
Committee shall be an artist.
b. The Arts Com:r.i ss ion sha 11 form one or more Select ion Cammi ttees to deter-
mine the type of art for any off-site art.
c. The Selection Committee shall have the following responsibilities:
1. To determine the type of artwork desired for the site. The Se 1 ect ion
Committee shall consider all possible constraints on the site and
shall attempt to ensure that the artwork selected is appropriate for
the site's overall design and is practical in terms of maintenance
and operation. Only low maintenance artwork shall be considered for
outdoor, non-secured locations. The maintenance implications of the
artwork shall be explored with the appropriate department having
maintenance responsibility for the site. If the Selection Committee
determines that the art should consist of a mural, the Standards and
Procedures for Public Murals shall govern the project.
2. To work with appropriate review boards.
3. To solicit advice from art professionals and from businesses and
residents that will be affected by the project.
4. To determine the method by which the artwork will be selected: in-
vitation, limited competition, open competition, or direct purchase.
All selection must be done in accordance with applicable legal
requirements.
5. To empanel a jury, if its determined necessary, to make the selection
decision. The procedures foray jury shall be approved by the Arts
Commission.
6. To recommend a maintenance schedule for the artwork, including
whether or not the contract with the artist will include any ongoing
maintenance responsibilities.
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7. To prepare a report setting forth the manner in which it met its
responsibilities under these Guidelines.
d. The Arts Commission shall prepare the information contained from the
various ~election committees into an Annual Art Plan .. The Annual Art
Plan shall be submitted to the Commission for its comments and to the
City Council for its approval. •
7. Implementation of Annual Art Plan. After the Annual Art plan has been ap-
proved by the City Council, the Selection Committee shall implement the ap-
proved plan. Upon the selection of an artist, the Selection Committee shall
make its recommendation to the Arts Commission. The Commission shall approve
the selection of the artist and artwork, subject to appeal to the City
Council.
8. Maintenance. The Arts Commission shall prepare an Annual Schedule of Artwork
Maintenance. The schedule shall be prepared as follows:
a. The Arts Commission and the Department having maintenance responsibility
for a particular artwork site shall agree upon maintenance responsibili-
ties for the artwork.
b. Any extraordinary costs of maintenance shall be charged to the PFA Admin-
istrative Account.
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