TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Public Art in Connection with the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Ordinance for a Project Located at 6046 East Washington Boulevard Commerce, CA MEETING DATE: March 28, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Public Art proposed by the applicant at the project site located at 6046 East Washington Boulevard in accordance with the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
On September 20, 2016, City Council adopted an Art in Public Places (AIPP) Ordinance. The purpose of an AIPP program is to ensure the incorporation of public art into the community and into development projects within the City. City Council determined that public art is a critical element of providing a diverse and culturally rich environment to residents and visitors and enriches the community with aesthetic qualities. Pursuant to the Ordinance, projects with a valuation in excess of $250,000 are subject to the ordinance and the applicants are either required to install artwork or pay an in-lieu fee. The cost of the artwork or in-lieu fee must be equal to one percent (1%) of the project’s valuation.
In May 2022, the applicant initiated a tenant improvement project at 6046 East Washington Boulevard on a project site measuring approximately 1.23 acres located within the City’s C/M1 (Commercial Manufacturing) Zone. As part of the site modifications, the applicant has elected to acquire and install artwork on the northwest corner of the subject site. The artwork will consist of a decorative mounted barrel supported by four steel columns. The barrel measures approximately 5’-0” in diameter and 13’-8” in height, which includes four steel support legs. The art structure is supported by 11’-4” steel columns, together totaling approximately twenty-five (25) feet in height. The barrel will depict artwork that will be fabricated throughout the barrel. The proposed artwork design will complement the subject site and surrounding properties as well as meet the design guidelines set forth in the AIPP ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
Disapprove staff recommendation and request the applicant to pay the 1% in-lieu fee (estimated to be up to $10,000) Provide further direction to staff
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund. All the costs of this project will be absorbed by the property owner.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
The issue before the Council is consistent with the Beautification and City Branding to include Art in Public Places Action Item under the Infrastructure and Facilities section of the City’s Strategic Plan. This Action Item calls for City to develop concepts for aesthetic improvements, motifs, public art, and city branding including financing options.
Recommended by: Viviana Esparza, Acting Director of Economic Development & Planning Prepared by: Gisselle S. Delgado, Management Analyst
Approved as to form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully submitted: Edgar P. Cisneros, City Manager ATTACHMENT: 1. Artwork Site Plan and Elevations
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