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ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA
For Special Meeting of June 13, 2017
4:30 p.m., Community Center
NOTICE AND CALL OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE ARTS COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Arts Commission of
the City of Moorpark is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017,
commencing at 4:30 p.m. Said meeting will convene at the Community Center
located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. Said Special Meeting
shall be for the purpose of the following:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: •
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Final Design for Police Service Center Public Art Project.
Staff Recommendation: Approve final design as presented and
forward recommendation to the City Council.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for Arts Commission Regular Meeting of
February 21, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes for the Joint City Council and Arts Commission
Meeting of March 29, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
JANICE S PARVIN ROSEANN MIKOS,PhD DAVID POLLOCK KEN SIMONS MARK VAN DAM
Mayor Councilmember Counr,lmember Councilmember Councilmember
Arts Commission •
June 13, 2017
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All writings and documents provided to the majority of the Commission regarding all agenda items
are available for public inspection at the City Hall public counter located at 799 Moorpark Avenue
during regular business hours. The agenda packet for all regular Commission meetings is also
available on the City's website at www.ci.moorpark.ca.us.
Any member of the public may address the Commission during the Public Comments portion of the
Agenda, unless it is a Discussion item.Speakers who wish to address the Commission concerning a
Discussion item must do so during the Discussion portion of the Agenda for that item. Speaker
cards must be received by the Recording Secretary for Public Comment prior to the beginning of the
Public Comments portion of the meeting; and for a Discussion item, prior to the Chair's call for
speaker cards for each Discussion agenda item. A limitation of three minutes shall be imposed
upon each Public Comment and Discussion item speaker. Written Statement Cards may be
submitted in lieu of speaking orally for Discussion items. Any questions concerning any agenda
item may be directed to the Parks and Recreation Department at 517-6227.
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agenda or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Parks
and Recreation Department at(805) 517-6227. Upon request,the agenda can be made available
in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Upon advance notification of the need
for disability-related modification or accommodation, reasonable arrangements will be made by City
staff to provide accessibility to the meeting(28 CFR 35.102-35.104;ADA Title II).
City of Moorpark )
County of Ventura ) ss.
State of California )
I, Patty Anderson, 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 special meeting of the Arts Commission, scheduled for June 13, 2017.
Executed this 8th day of June 2017, at Moorpark, California.
atty Andereotn
Administrative Assistant II
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department
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ITEM 8.A
CITY OF MOORPARK
MOORPARK ARTS COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Moorpark Arts Commission
FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Chris Ball, Management Analyst
DATE: June 5, 2017 (Meeting of June 13, 2017)
SUBJECT: Consider Final Design for Police Center Public Art Project
BACKGROUND
In March of 2015 the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an artist to
design an art piece to be located at the Moorpark Police Services Center (PSC).
Eighteen responses were received. On May 19, 2015, the Arts Commissioners
reviewed the submittals and selected five artists to interview for the project. The
interviews were held at a special meeting of the Commission on June 23, 2015, and the
concept presented by sculptor Heath Satow titled "The Thin Blue Line" was
unanimously selected for recommendation to the City Council. On November 4, 2015
the City Council concurred with the Arts Commission's recommendation and approved
the selection of Heath Satow as the artist for the PSC Art Project. On November 17,
2015 the Arts Commission selected Commissioners Rose Hoberg and Randall Pugh to
serve on an Ad Hoc Committee for project.
Mr. Satow has been designing public arts projects since 1993, and has an extensive
public art resume. Most of his commissions have been public art projects and they are
showcased around the world, including locations in California, Colorado, Nevada, Dubai
and South Korea. Mr. Satow primarily works in mirror polished stainless steel. In
addition to being a material that changes the way the artwork looks throughout the day
due to light reflection, the maintenance required by the material is minimal, which is
attractive when considering maintenance funding for the piece following installation.
Mr. Satow's proposed project centered on a concept within the law enforcement
community known as the "Thin Blue Line". The Thin Blue Line has been used to
commemorate fallen law enforcement officers, but also represents the relationship of
law enforcement in the community as the protectors of civilians from criminal elements.
Mr. Satow proposed an abstract figure of a police officer made from mirror polished
stainless steel set on a pedestal located in the front entry plaza. The abstract figure
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would be split down the middle, and consist of two stainless steel pieces set close
together. At night, the artwork would be illuminated through the middle with a blue
lighting effect creating a "thin blue line" through the piece. At night all that would be
seen of the piece is the blue line.
DISCUSSION
On April 26, 2017 Heath Satow met with the Ad Hoc Committee and City Staff to
discuss project design development and present the final design proposal for the piece.
The final design is a refined version of the design presented in the original proposal.
While angles and curves have been defined, overall the piece maintains the look and
feel of the initial proposal. The space between .the two halves of the sculpture is
widened to two inches, as the artist feels this will provide better reflection of the central
lighting and improve the "blue line" effect. The orientation of the sculpture on the base
is modified to align with the pathway, providing better visibility from the sidewalk on
Spring Road, rather than oriented at a 45 degree angle as originally proposed.
The "thin blue line" lighting effect will be created by painting the center-facing sides of
each half of the piece with high intensity blue paint and illuminating them from the
center of the base with high powered white LED lighting. According to Mr. Satow this
reflective lighting technique will allow the blue line to be visible both during the day and
at night, whereas using blue colored light to illuminate the center seam would only allow
the "thin blue line" to be visible at night. One concern with this approach, however, is
that the paint will be subject to fading over time. The artist feels that the use of high-
intensity urethane paint, and the location of the painted surfaces in the center of the
sculpture, will minimize fading. Mr. Satow has indicated that he will consult with expert
lighting engineers in the selection of paints and the design of the central lighting to
ensure that the blue line effect is achieved as planned.
Four bronze plaques are proposed for the base of the sculpture, one on each side, with
content still to be determined. Possible content includes; a definition of the "Thin Blue
Line", a description of the artist's vision for the piece, a quote of significant meaning to
the police station staff, and/or quotes taken from a survey distributed to the officers.
This survey, distributed to officers at the PSC in March of 2017, is part of a planned
social media outreach campaign that will coincide with the installation of the sculpture.
The survey collected anonymous real-life stories and opinions from officers. These
stories will be paired with photos representing the story and shared with the Moorpark
community through an Instagram account specifically set up to support the Thin Blue
Line project. The intent of this social media campaign is to support the installation of
the art and allow citizens to connect with the human side of the police department.
Once the design has been approved by the City Council, Mr. Satow will commence with
ordering materials and engineering the piece. The current schedule would have
fabrication conducted at his Los Angeles studio in the summer and installation at the
PSC in the fall of 2017.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve final design as presented and forward recommendation to the City Council.
Attachments:
Final Design Illustrations (2)
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ITEM 9.A
MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Moorpark, California February 21, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Jessica Sandifer called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Christopher Ball led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
A. City Clerk Administers the Oath of Office to the Arts Commission.
City Clerk Maureen Benson administered the Oath of Office to the newly
appointed Commission.
Present: Commissioners Charles Blaugrund, Tania De Haz, Rose
Hoberg, Randall Pugh, and Carol Roullard.
Staff Present: Program Manager Jessica Sandifer, Management Analyst
Christopher Ball, and Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Introduction of Management Analyst Christopher Ball.
Jessica Sandifer introduced Christopher Ball to the Commission.
B. Consider Nomination and Selection of Chair and Vice Chair.
MOTION: Commissioner Pugh moved and Commissioner Roullard seconded a
motion to appoint Commissioner Blaugrund as Chair. The motion was carried by
voice vote 5-0.
MOTION: Chair Blaugrund moved and Commissioner Roullard seconded a
motion to appoint Commissioner Hoberg as Vice Chair. The motion was carried
by voice vote 5-0.
C. Review of the California Public Meeting Law (The Brown Act).
Jessica Sandifer gave a PowerPoint presentation on The Brown Act.
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February 21, 2017
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Hoberg announced that the Women's Fortnightly will be
sponsoring an art show in March that will feature art from children in elementary,
middle, and high school ages. It will be held at Peach Hill School.
Commissioner De Haz announced the upcoming City event Moorpark Has
Talent, scheduled on March 17.
8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Location for Metrolink Public Art Work. Staff Recommendation:
Select walkway location, as described in the staff report.
Christopher Ball gave staffs report and a PowerPoint presentation on the
proposed site plan.
The Commission and staff discussed the general design of the artwork
and what may fit the existing scheme of High Street; who the main focal
• point of this artwork is intended for; the design and color of the proposed
walkway; and what should be recommended to the City Council at this
time.
The proposed development adjacent to the Metrolink parking lot was
discussed and staff agreed to send the Commissioners the report and
plans that were presented to the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Chair Blaugrund moved and Commissioner Hoberg seconded a motion
to recommend to the City Council for consideration staffs proposed walkway at
the Metrolink's north parking lot as a location for a public art project. The motion
was carried by voice vote 5-0.
B. Update on Police Services Center Public Art Work. Staff
Recommendation: Staff will give an oral report.
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Jessica Sandifer gave an oral update of the Police Services Center Art
Project.
C. Review Current Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Years 2015/16 and
2016/17. Staff Recommendation: Review and discuss current Public Arts
Objectives.
Jessica Sandifer gave staffs report and reviewed with the Commission the
current two Objectives which apply to the Arts Commission.
The Commission and staff discussed Objective V.A 18, and alternatives
other than installing art at this location.
MOTION: Chair Blaugrund moved and Commissioner Pugh seconded a motion
to recommend to the City Council removing Objective V.A 18, regarding art at
Magnolia Park. The motion was carried by voice vote 5-0.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Arts Commission's Special Meeting of
November 17, 2015. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes for the City Council and Arts Commission Joint
Meeting of April 27, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Pugh moved and Commissioner De Haz seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was carried
by voice vote 5-0.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
APPROVED:
CHARLES BLAUGRUND, CHAIR
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant
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ITEM 9.B
MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND ARTS COMMISSION
Moorpark, California March 29, 2017
A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Arts Commission was held on March 29,
2017, 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 to order at 6:09 p.m.
Chair Blaugrund called the Arts Commission to order at 6:09 p.m.
2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Rose Hoberg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Arts Commissioners: De Haz, Hoberg, Pugh, Roullard and Chair
Blaugrund.
City Council: Councilmembers Mikos, Pollock, Simons, Van
Dam, and Mayor Parvin.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Assistant City Manager; Jeremy
Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director;
Jessica Sandifer, Program Manager; Chris
Ball, Management Analyst; and Maureen
Benson, City Clerk.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
5. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Status Report on Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Years 2015/2016 and 2016/2017. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Mr. Kueny gave a brief oral report
There were no speakers.
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The Council and Commission discussed: 1) Status of the public art project
for the Police Services Center; 2) Approval of art project to be located in
the parking lot expansion at the Metrolink train station; 3) Plan to develop
policies, programs, and guidelines for the use of public art in the
community 4) Work with local arts to form an art organization; 5) Re-
introduce the Moorpark Arts Festival; 6) Possibly combine Potential
Objectives to prepare an Arts Master Plan with the evaluation for the need
of a mural ordinance; 7) Replace proposed graffiti-proofing of small sign at
Magnolia Park with cost effective plantings; 8) A 501.(c) non-profit for the
arts; 9) Develop an inventory of local artists to enhance the Arts Festival;
10) Commission to invite local artists to promote their art work for sale at
local businesses in the community; 11) Encourage the school district to
offer Sci-Art where children can find art in science; 12) Outreach to local
artists in the City's quarterly magazine with an article written by the Arts
Commission, along with a Press Release and City website notification;
and 13) Commission to continue efforts to work with staff to develop
policies, programs, and guidelines for the use of public art in the
community.
Mayor Parvin requested consideration of decorative banners of lights for
High Street be moved to the Objectives list since there will be no art at
Magnolia Park.
Mayor Parvin thanked the Arts Commission for what they do for the
community as their work is greatly appreciated.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the City Council meeting and Chair Blaugrund adjourned
the Arts Commission meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
Charles Blaugrund, Chair
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
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