Agenda packet, special meeting, second session — Glendale City Council, May 10, 2022

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SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

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MAY 10, 2022

ROLL CALL
- 3:00 PM
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on May 4, 2022 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
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A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 , in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor , Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: City-Wide Public Art Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece
a. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Commission of Artwork— subject to approval by the City Attorney— with Forma Studio, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Fund, to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece entitled, “Tamit Gohar,” for the Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece

2. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: City-Wide Public Art Landmarks - Artsakh Avenue Gateway Public Art Piece
a. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Commission of Artwork— subject to approval by the City Attorney— with Paul Cocksedge Studio, in an amount not to exceed $550,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Fund, to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece entitled, “Curtain,” for the Artsakh Avenue Gateway Public Art Piece

ADJOURNMENT
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1 CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: City-Wide Public Art Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Commission of Artwork— subject to approval by the City Attorney— with Forma Studio, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Fund, to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece entitled, “Tamit Gohar,” for the Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for May 10, 2022 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 10, 2022, during the Regular Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission, Staff presented three proposals for Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece to be located on Artsakh Avenue as part of the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District’s revitalization project. The Arts and Culture Commission approved a Motion to recommend Forma Studio for the artwork entitled, “Tamit Gohar” for this opportunity.

Staff is now presenting to the Council for consideration a recommended piece of artwork for the Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Arts and Culture:

The proposed Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece will advance the City’s mission of making Glendale an arts and culture destination, in addition to providing arts and cultural experiences celebrating the community’s diverse cultures, values and heritage.

Economic Vibrancy:

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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Commission of Artwork with Forma Studio for the proposal entitled “Tamit Gohar,” as recommended by the Arts and Culture Commission, to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece for the Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Fund.

BACKGROUND
On October 20, 2020, the Council approved a Motion, upon the Arts and Culture Commission’s recommendation, authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement with LeBasse Projects (LBP Consulting, LLC), in an amount not to exceed $300,000 dispersed throughout three fiscal years (FY 20/2021, FY 2021/22 and FY 2022/23), from the Urban Art Fund, for professional public art procurement and management services for the commission of up to ten long-term to permanent pieces of artwork in all parts of Glendale where public space may be available and/or feasible.

In February 2021, LeBasse Projects began working with Staff to develop a project plan for establishing recommendations for proposed public art locations throughout the City.

On May 20, 2021, LeBasse Projects presented their proposed strategic plan to the Arts and Culture Commission, and recommended locations for public art within the City.

During this meeting, the Commission chose 6 locations for an initial City-Wide Public Art Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process:

1. Artsakh Ave. Gateway Public Art Piece

2. Artsakh Ave. Overhead Public Art Piece

3. Artsakh Ave. Ground-level Sculpture

4. Central Park Ground-level Sculpture

5. Glenoaks Blvd. / Brand Blvd. Median Sculpture

6. Verdugo Park Ground/Building Mural
On August 16, 2021, LeBasse Projects released a City-Wide Public Art Landmarks RFQ via the online application collection website, Submittable. The RFQ’s set out the following three criteria for evaluating and scoring of Artists:
(1) Artistic Qualifications (strong artistic ability and experience); (2) Public Engagement / Community Outreach (connectivity to the community in their work); and
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(3) Cultural Equity (“Cultural and racial equity will be highly considered throughout the selection process. Cultural equity will be viewed through the lens of artist demographics as well through the perspectives showcased and represented through the artwork and experiences of the Artist or Artist Team.”).

LeBasse Projects also reached out to several local and international artists regarding this opportunity. The RFQ closed on October 8, 2021, and Staff received 256 applications for consideration.

On September 16, 2021, the Arts and Culture Commission appointed Chairperson Sue Bell Yank to represent the Commission on an Artist Review and Selection Committee to review applications for the City-Wide Public Art Landmarks RFQ.

In November 2021, the Committee met to review applications and discussed recommendations for finalists to submit design concept proposals for two opportunities:

Artsakh Ave. Overhead Public Art Piece and Artsakh Ave. Gateway Public Art Piece.

In December 2021, LeBasse Projects proceeded to work with 3 artists/artist teams to submit design concept proposals for the aforementioned opportunities.

On March 10, 2022, during the Regular Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission, Staff presented three proposals for Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece to be located on Artsakh Avenue as part of the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District’s revitalization project. The Arts and Culture Commission approved a Motion to recommend Forma Studio for the artwork entitled, “Tamit Gohar” for this opportunity.

In its proposal, Forma Studio states that “‘Tamit Gohar’ alludes to the Tongva and Armenian heritage reflected in the people and history of Glendale. The word ‘Tamit’ means ‘Sun’ in the Tongva language while the term ‘Gohar” means “jewel’ in Armenian.

By naming the piece ‘Sun Jewel’ in the words of these specific languages, Forma Studio seeks to pay homage to two cultures that bestowed significant influence on the shaping of the city, while being inspired by the universal symbol of the city’s title. Through this art piece, Forma Studio aims to provide the City of Glendale with a Jewel that sparkles in the sun, and glows under the stars at night. It will serve as an interactive beacon for the very important pedestrian reconfiguration planned for Artsakh Avenue.”

ANALYSIS
On March 16, 2022, Library, Arts & Culture Staff, Public Works Staff and LeBasse Projects (Art Consultant) met at Studio 1:11 to discuss updates to the Downtown Arts & Entertainment District revitalization project. During this meeting, Staff discussed the Artsakh Avenue Overhead Public Art Piece, “Bountiful” by Matthew Mazzotta Studio which would be located on the South Block of Artsakh Avenue. 5 of 106
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During this meeting, it was recommended that the Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture be located on the North Block of Artsakh Avenue so that the three public art pieces would be evenly spread throughout the street.

Studio 1:11 provided an updated North Block rendering to Forma Studio to create an updated rendering of the proposed sculpture to be located on Artsakh Avenue between Broadway and Wilson Street.

Below are updated design renderings which include placement of the sculpture on the North Block of Artsakh Avenue:
“Tamit Gohar” by Forma Studio – Design Concept Renderings 6 of 106
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Artsakh Avenue North Block (between Broadway and Wilson St.) – Partial Streetscape Construction Plan
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Below, for the City Council’s consideration, are the other 2 finalists for the Artsakh Avenue Ground level Public Art Piece opportunity which the Arts and Culture Commission evaluated:
“Buddy” by Hou de Sousa (Alternate Recommendation by the Arts and Culture Commission)
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“Cadence” by Urban Rock Design

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
LeBasse Projects, the City’s Public Art Consultant, reached out to several artists/artist teams within their networks for these opportunities. Staff also administered direct strategic outreach to artists/artist teams for these opportunities. The RFQ also was posted on the Arts and Culture Commission’s website ( www.glendaleartsandculture.org), shared via social media, and sent to the Arts and Culture Commission’s e-newsletter list.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture will cost $100,000, which was approved as a part of the FY 2021-2022 budget. No new appropriation is being requested at this time. The City Council approved funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$100,000 43110-2100-LAC-0010-P4148 Urban Art Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301, the proposed monuments on Artsakh Avenue are categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as a Class 1 Existing Facilities project (Minor Alternations to Structures or Facilities) that consists of the operation or minor alteration of existing public structures, 9 of 106
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facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Installing the monuments would not involve anything other than minor alterations to existing landscapes or hardscaped areas on existing public property.

In addition, Under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15304, the proposed monuments are categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as a Class 4 Existing Facilities project (Minor Alternations to Land) that entails minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees. Installing the monuments would not involve the removal of any trees, and would not involve anything other than minor alterations to existing landscapes or hardscaped areas on existing public property.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: The City Council may adopt a Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Commission of Artwork— subject to approval by the City Attorney— with Forma Studio, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Fund, to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece entitled, “Tamit Gohar,” for the Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece.

Alternative 2: The City Council may decline to adopt the Motion.

Alternative 3: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Jennifer Fukutomi-Jones, Principal Library, Arts & Culture Administrator Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT A – City-Wide Public Art Landmarks RFQ
EXHIBIT B – “Tamit Gohar” Design Concept Proposal by Forma Studio EXHIBIT C – Arts and Culture Commission Motion for Artsakh Avenue Ground level Sculpture Public Art Piece (3.10.22)
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ______________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute an Agreement for Commission of Artwork— subject to approval by the City Attorney— with Forma Studio, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Program Fund, to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece entitled, “Tamit Gohar,” for the Artsakh Ave. Ground level Public Art Piece, as more fully described in the Director of Library, Arts and Culture’s May 10, 2022 Report to the City Council.

Vote as Follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITYWIDE PUBLIC ART LANDMARKS RFQ

OVERALL PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Glendale aims to become an arts and culture destination in the Los Angeles metropolitan region. Reflecting on its diverse population, history and innovation in public spaces, the City seeks to further enrich the day-to-day experiences of the community with its emphasis on the importance of arts and culture. The Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) realizes this vision by consciously integrating arts and culture into the daily life of the people of Glendale. As community stewards of the arts, the ACC is responsible for advising City Council on the use of the City’s Urban Art Fund, and recommending how the City should invest in the Arts.

As part of the City of Glendale’s initiative to become a prime arts and culture destination, up to ten long-term to permanent artwork installations will be commissioned, developed and established over the course of the next few years. These landmark installations will be strategically placed throughout the City in locations that focus on public accessibility and encourage public engagement and interactivity.

We envision a public art program that draws in the local community and is highly alluring to the greater LA area and visitors/tourists.

This call for artists will reach out for multiple unique project opportunities. The aim across the various artwork opportunities is to create world-class public artwork in a diverse range of mediums that are designed to engage the community, showcase the cultural diversity of the City and enhance the various civic and public spaces.

Each location is different and asks for its own unique mediums utilizing highly imaginative and forward-thinking approaches. Selected artists and artist teams will be asked to demonstrate creative applications to support the building and activation of a city and community interconnected by its public art.

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We encourage Artists and Artist Teams to review the opportunities and consider how their own practice relates to the conceptual and visual demands and how their art practice might address the stated project goals. When applying to the RFQ, Artists and Artist Teams may apply for one or multiple opportunities that they feel they can develop strong concepts and visions for.

UNDERSTANDING THE CITY OF GLENDALE
Glendale has a wealth of assets that can be amplified through visual arts and cultural activities. The City, founded in 1906, evokes specific images for its residents and people who visit it. Glendale is bordered by the Verdugo Mountains and surrounded by other mountain ranges. It boasts gracious hillside homes that reflect a diverse architectural heritage, lush landscape, freeways, and the large flat expanse of South Glendale that was once rich farm and ranchland but now contains modest homes, apartments and condominiums. Glendale was originally populated by the Tongva people. Glendale is also notable for its remarkable accessibility to key Los Angeles neighborhoods and other municipalities.

Glendale has a large Armenian population, in addition to Black, Latinx, Korean, and Filipino communities. Glendale has openly acknowledged its unfortunate history of racial discrimination, apologizing and committing to atone for these practices in a formal resolution issued in September 2020 - making it the first city in California and third city in the nation to do so. Additionally, in 2017 the City Council passed a resolution against LGBT discrimination. The
City’s recognition of its diversity is reflected in its arts and cultural offerings, its political life, its neighborhoods and its many language-immersion programs. Glendale is also
a regional shopping destination, with the Glendale
Galleria, The Americana at Brand, the Brand Boulevard of Cars. Downtown Glendale contains a mix of department
stores, chains, and small independent businesses. Lastly, San Fernando Boulevard is a media-tech corridor for
many film- related businesses including DreamWorks
Animation and Walt Disney Studios. Glendale’s Tech
Strategy provides a road map for growing Glendale’s
technology-based business sector.
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Over the last decade, Downtown Glendale has been transforming with the creation of the Downtown Strategic Plan and the support of the former Redevelopment Agency and the Department of Community Development. Condominiums and apartment buildings have joined the already bustling retail environment. The presence of more and more people living downtown, particularly Millennials, has led Glendale toward envisioning an “18-hour downtown.” The City recognizes the need to provide more arts and cultural activities to encourage activity day and night.

The City of Glendale’s position as an arts and cultural destination has been bolstered by Redevelopment Agency and City investments in cultural infrastructure including:
• The Alex Theatre
• Brand Library & Art Center
• The Japanese Tea House and Garden
• The Doctor’s House
• Verdugo Adobe
• ReflectSpace exhibits in the Downtown Central Library • Antaeus Theatre
• ACE 121 Gallery and artist live/work space
• Museum of Neon Art
• Casa Adobe de San Rafael
In addition, there are numerous multi-cultural organizations and a sprinkling of art galleries located around the City. Outdoor performing arts events, including summer concerts in Verdugo Park and the Brand Library Plaza Series, have become more popular every year. And, while Glendale’s Redevelopment Agency no longer exists, it left an indelible legacy of arts infrastructure and urban design.

All these assets contribute to the City’s cultural potential. Now is the time to look at Glendale’s arts and cultural activities and find ways to support them, amplify them and make them more visible.
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CURATORIAL EXPECTATIONS
This program is searching for innovative Artists and Artist Teams with an ability to creatively approach engaging and active public art, and a deep understanding of how public art complements and challenges our community and civic environment.

Artists or Artist Teams shortlisted through this RFQ will be asked to address the selected locations as landmark visual opportunities and to create an engaging and dynamic element inviting residents and visitors to the City to interact, connect and utilize the spaces around the art.

Each of the individual locations demand unique approaches and creative uses of materials and sustainability and we invite Artists and Artist Teams to offer their approaches to attaining the project goals. Artist and Artist Teams should take the following under consideration across each of the opportunities:
• Physical engagement with the public
• Creating multiple visual angles and approaches
• All day activation - Day and night
• Utilization of creative mediums
• Artwork sustainability and conservation

ELIGIBILITY
Artists age 18 or older may apply as an individual or as a team. The RFQ is open to all and not restricted to any geographic location but the following considerations will be strongly considered:
• Artists who can demonstrate the ability to oversee the design, fabrication and installation of public works - or who have a history of working with design/build/engineering//fabrication teams to accomplish these needs. • Artists without previous public art experience that demonstrate an ability to manage a team to accomplish the goals are still strongly encouraged to apply.
• Artists in traditionally and historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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SELECTION PROCESS
The Art Consultant (LeBasse Projects) for the City will evaluate all responses to this RFQ and present a short list for review by the Artist Review and Selection Committee for selection.

Selected Artists or Artist Teams will then be invited to create a RFP (Request for Proposal) and tasked with delivering site specific concepts and designs. These invited Artists will be provided a stipend upon submitting responses. The stipend totals will depend on their individual location opportunities. Invited Artists and Artist Teams will be given additional site details as well as sample contracts to review during this process.

The Art Consultant and the Artist Review and Selection Committee will then make recommendations to the Arts and Culture Commission on which Artists will be awarded the individual commissions.

The evaluation and scoring of Artists submitting an RFQ will center around the following criteria:

1. ARTISTIC QUALIFICATIONS
Based on written response and examples of prior work submitted:
• The Artist can display a strong artistic ability based on their past work. • The Artist has a proven ability to successfully execute the project within the timeline and budgets provided.
• The Artists past work shows an appropriate connection to the art opportunity.

2. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT / COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Based on past work and written responses:
• The Artist shows a strong sense of public engagement and connectivity to the community in their work.
• The Artists past work shows a level of activation with the viewer/audience.

3. CULTURAL EQUITY
Based on application responses:
• Cultural and racial equity will be highly considered throughout the selection process. Cultural equity will be viewed through the lens of artist demographics as well through the perspectives showcased and represented through the artwork and experiences of the Artist or Artist Team.
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BUDGET
Each of the 10 artwork locations has an allocated budget ranging from $75,000 to $750,000.

The exact final commission contracts will be determined based on the approved and selected proposals and the needs of each.

Commission budgets are to be inclusive of Artist fees, artwork fabrication and installation costs, insurance, engineering and any transportation costs as well as any other costs associated with creating the artwork including foundations, footings, lighting or signage.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Letter of Interest: Include the Proposer’s name, address, phone number, and email. Compose a statement (maximum 1000 words) outlining relevant experience completed within the past five years and your interest in developing a public art proposal that would positively impact the City of Glendale.

2. Detailed Resume and CV

3. Samples of Past Projects (Up to 5): Showcase up to 5 r elevant past pr ojects.

Details must include appropriate images and photography as well as information including - Title, budget, client, location, media/materials, year completed and a short description of the project.

A pdf and details may be uploaded to the submission platform.

4. References: Submit two references that include client name and contact person along with title, contact details, and specific project information associated with the listed reference. References will only be contacted if the candidate meets the qualifications to continue on in the selection process. 17 of 106

RFQ TIMELINE
The following schedule may be updated by the City at any point, but the below is the intended RFQ timeline:

RFQ released: August 16th, 2021 (9am PST)
Deadline for questions: August 27th, 2021 (5pm PST)
Response to questions posted: August 31st, 2021 (5pm PST) Deadline to apply: October 8th, 2021 (5pm PST)
Shortlist Selected: October 29th, 2021
• Shortlisted Artists start on conceptual designs to present in December Shortlisted Artists present concepts at Arts and Culture Commission Meeting:

December 2021
Finalists Selected: January 2021

HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be received via Submittable:
https://lebasseprojects.submittable.com/submit
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Gateway Installation - $550,000

ARTSAKH AVE
Overhead Installation - $500,000

ARTSAKH AVE
Ground Level Installation - $100,000

CENTRAL PARK / ARMENIAN MUSEUM
Ground Level Installation - $100,000
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VERDUGO PARK
Ground / Building Mural - $50,000

GLENOAKS / BRAND BLVD
Median Installation - $100,000
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LOCATIONS
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OPPORTUNITY 1 | ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

DISTRICT

GATEWAY INSTALLATION
Budget $550,000
Located near the intersection of E Broadway and Artsakh Ave within Glendale’s Arts and Entertainment District, this large installation will be a bold gateway along Artsakh Ave. The installation will be featured in the upcoming remodeled Artsakh Ave streetscape, placing it in the center of outdoor dining spaces, public gathering areas, local businesses, retail and restaurants.

This location and project is calling for an Artist or Artist Team to deliver a monumental and iconic gateway installation or sculpture that would potentially span the street.
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OPPORTUNITY 2 | ARTSAKH AVE

OVERHEAD INSTALLATION
Budget $500,000
Placeholder rendering of installation
The overhead installation will be located within Artsakh Ave, as both an active and engaging art piece and a shade structure for the public to enjoy in the future outdoor plaza. Due to the location of the installation, the design must be in compliance with Glendale Fire Code. The plaza will include outdoor seating, gathering areas, and nearby businesses, encouraging heavy foot traffic and creating a space the overhead installation will be highly visible.

This location and project is calling for an Artist or Artist Team to deliver an overhead installation that can potentially act as a landmark to the area. Options that provide some potential shade or lighting are highly desirable.
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OPPORTUNITY 3 | ARTSAKH AVE

GROUND LEVEL INSTALLATION
Budget $100,000
This ground level installation will be located within the upcoming remodeled Artsakh Ave streetscape, featured in the public outdoor plaza. The plaza will include outdoor seating, gathering areas, and nearby businesses, encouraging heavy foot traffic and creating a space the ground level installation will be highly visible and interacted with.

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OPPORTUNITY 4 | CENTRAL PARK /

ARMENIAN MUSEUM

GROUND LEVEL INSTALLATION
Budget $100,000
Located between Glendale Central Library and the upcoming Armenian Museum, the art installation at Glendale Central Park will be an iconic and stimulating art piece for the community and visitors. With many people passing by, coming to and from the Museum and Library, or enjoying the open greenery of the Park, this location is perfect for an active installation for the public to engage with.

GROUND / BUILDING MURAL
Budget $50,000
Verdugo Park is located near Glendale Community College in northern Glendale. It features a playground, skatepark, and facilities for baseball and basketball. The mural at Verdugo Park could be a bright and vibrant addition to the ground plane of the basketball court or the bathroom facilities in the park.

This location and project is calling for an Artist or Artist Team to deliver a painted or surface applied installation.
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OPPORTUNITY 6 | GLENOAKS / BRAND

MEDIAN INSTALLATION
Budget $100,000
Glenoaks Blvd is a roadway spanning across Glendale from its east end in Burbank through Glenoaks Canyon to the west. In North Glendale, near the intersection with N Brand Blvd, W Glenoaks Blvd sports wide medians that make great locations for an art installation. Being at a busy intersection and frequented route into Glendale, the median installation will be a bold, enjoyable statement for those driving past.

This location and project is calling for an Artist or Artist Team to deliver a sculpture that would sit within the median but provide enough visibility to create a gateway or marker to the entrance to Glendale.
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FAQS

1. Who can apply to the Glendale Citywide Public Landmarks RFQ? Practicing artists or artist teams over the age of 18 can apply. The RFQ is open to all and is not restricted to any geographic location.

2. What qualiﬁes as an eligible artist or artist team?
The following considerations will be strongly noted:
• Artists who can demonstrate the ability to oversee the design, fabrication and installation of public works - or who have a history of working with design/ build/engineering//fabrication teams to accomplish these needs. • Artists without previous public art experience that demonstrate an ability to manage a team to accomplish the goals are still strongly encouraged to apply.
• Artists in traditionally and historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

3. Will artists need to propose a concept to apply?
No, this RFQ is for qualifications only. A shortlist of artists will be selected from the applicants to move on to the next stage of developing concepts to present to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission. These finalists will receive a stipend for their concept design work. Applicants should not propose a concept when applying to the RFQ.

4. Can artists apply for multiple installation locations? Yes, artists are encouraged to apply for the installation opportunities that best fit their qualifications. Please apply only for opportunities best reflected by past work and practices.

5. Will artists need to submit an application for each location? No, artists will only need to submit one application . The application will allow artists to check each location they are interested in applying for. 26 of 106

6. Will artists receive a stipend for their work?
Selected finalists will be asked to create site-specific concept designs to present to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission. These selected artists will receive a stipend for their concept work.

7. Will all artists be able to look at the city contract when applying to the RFQ?
No, only the selected finalists will be sent examples of the final contract.

8. When is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to apply to the RFQ is October 8, 2021 at 5pm PST.

9. How should artist teams submit their CVs?
Artists can combine their CVs into a single PDF for submission.

10. Is there a maximum word count for providing the associated project information under References?
There is no maximum word count, but a short description of the project and artwork done is preferred.

11. If applying as an artist team, will the collective experiences of the artist team be considered, or will selection be based primarily on the work of one artist?
Selection will be based on the collective experience of an artist team. It is more advantageous to provide experience of the team as a whole in order to showcase the work of the group.

12. How can artists submit the descriptions of the ﬁve work examples? Artists can submit five different files, one for each work example, with the description of that artwork in each of those files. Artists can also combine all work examples and descriptions into a single PDF .
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Glendale, Jewel City
Glendale, with its background of the Verdugo
Hills, “sparkled like a jewel in the sun.”
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Inspiration Symbol- SUN
Arevakhach Armenian
Sun Cross
Tamit- Tongva Sun GodSouthern California
Sun Pictographs
Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe
Shield- Note Sun Element
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Inspiration Symbol- HIBISCUS
Hibiscus- On May 15, 1941, the City Council adopt-
ed a resolution proclaiming the hibiscus as the official flower.”
Tamit Gohar
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Inspiration Symbol- JEWEL
Glendale- “Jewel City”Tamit Gohar- A Jewel for Glendale that sparkles in the Sun for
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Both the Tongva and the Armenian cultures
place much importance on the sun, as does
the city of Glendale. For the Tongva, the sun,
“Tamit,” was one of their primary gods. In
early Armenian mythology the sun, “Arev,”
embodied the creator, with early Armenians
even calling themselves the “children of the
sun”. Additionally, the Armenian Sun Cross
(“Arevakhach”) is a very important symbol of
Armenian identity, even today. For Glendale,
sunshine has always been a source of pride
as evidenced in the origin of its “Jewel City’’
title. However, the symbolism does not stop
there; if one examines the city’s flag, the
field of yellow is meant to also reference
sunlight underlining its importance in relation
to the city’s identity. We decided to embrace
Introduction
When we approach a project that holds such
a prominent location, we want our design to
embody pertinent symbols that underline the
character of the context in which the artwork
inhabits. Public Art presents us with the
opportunity to not design in a vacuum, and
the unique characteristics of the site, along
with the community that inhabits the space,
enhance and enliven the art. Our mission
is to enrich the pedestrian walkway with an
interactive piece that is meant to provide a
meaningful experience for those who view,
approach, and touch the artwork.

Inspiration
For this project, we looked to Glendale’s
history and its symbols for inspiration. In order
to ground the artwork within its social and
environmental surroundings, we identified a
series of symbols that capture elements of
the identity of the city. Our design aims to
build upon these important ideas in order to
express and reinforce Glendale’s mythos.

Around the beginning of the 20th century and
shortly after the incorporation of Glendale,
Edward U. Emery, President of the Chamber
of Commerce, declared that Glendale, with
its background of the Verdugo Hills, “sparkled
like a jewel in the sun.” This was subsequently
adopted as the city’s official title in the 1910s.

This idea of a jewel sparkling in the sun is the
driving concept behind our art piece, “Tamit
Gohar.” The title of the piece alludes to the
Tongva and Armenian heritage reflected in
the people and history of Glendale. The word
“Tamit” means “Sun” in the Tongva language
while the term “Gohar” means “jewel” in
Armenian. By naming the piece “Sun Jewel”
in the words of these specific languages, we
pay homage to two cultures that bestowed
significant influence on the shaping of the city,
while being inspired by the universal symbol
of the city’s title. Through this art piece, we aim
to provide the city of Glendale with a Jewel
that sparkles in the sun, and glows under the
stars at night. It will serve as an interactive
beacon for the very important pedestrian
reconfiguration planned for Artsakh Ave.
the element of the sun as inspiration both
geometrically and in the artwork’s materiality.

Tamit Gohar will be made out of stainless
steel and its exterior face will be reflective
to a degree, which will make it shine like a
jewel in the sunlight while also inviting people
to interact with the piece and their own
reflections. Geometrically, the art piece is cut
at an angle that reveals a golden interior of
stained stainless steel whose exposed cross
section resembles a sun.

Another noteworthy symbol we used for
geometric inspiration was the hibiscus
flower. While it is a relatively unknown,
though published fact, the hibiscus flower
is Glendale’s official flower adopted by the
City Council via a resolution on May 15,
1941. This beautiful flower has remarkably
geometric sinuous petals that guided some of
our design decisions for Tamit Gohar, again
reinforcing the symbolism of the piece by
referencing these elements that are tied to
the city’s history and identity.

Orientation and Lighting
The orientation of the piece is intentional in
order to allow the motorists to experience
the main face of the piece in one glance, and
to foster intrigue and wonder in those who
approach it from behind. At night, the piece will
be illuminated with LED lights with full RGBW
DMX control. This provides the opportunity
via simple programming to activate the piece
and the surrounding space with a beautiful
display of shifting colors. We will provide
an initial program and color pallette, but
possibilities are endless and other programs
could be developed that tie in to city events
and celebrations.

Ultimately, our goal was to create a piece that
embodies these symbols and resembles a
jewel in the sun. Tamit Gohar aims to act as
an abstract beacon that symbolizes the City
of Glendale’s history, along with its optimistic
view of the future.

Tamit Gohar - Sun Jewel
Project Narrative
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13’-0”
8’-0”
18’-0”
Sculpture Drawings
Rolled Stainless Steel
Sculpture
Interior face gold stain
Exterior face polished
Concrete Base
(by others)
Rolled Stainless Steel
Sculpture
Concrete Base
(by others)
Rolled Stainless Steel
Sculpture
Exterior face polished
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Team
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Team- Forma Studio
Karen Kitayama + Sixto Cordero
forma studio was founded in 2013 by MIT alumni, Karen Kitayama and Sixto Cordero. Together we share an interest and a passion for public art and collectively we have many years of experience in the field. Our practice is interested in a contextual approach to the spaces and objects we design and build. We strive to create elements that elicit an emotional response from the public and engage it on many levels.

As you can see from our work sample we have experience working in a variety of contexts and mediums. Collectively we have collaborated with non profits to design and built schools in Kenya, we have exhibited work at the Chicago Architecture Biennial, and we have worked on a significant number of large scale projects as project managers, designers, art consultants and fabricators. Recently we completed a Public Art project for the City of Santa Clarita and we are currently designing and managing various architecture projects.

We have been working and collaborating with many fields relevant to our public art practice and forma studio’s work is enriched by the vast network of consultants and industry experts we collaborate with, which include manufacturers, engineers and other designers.

Karen Kitayama, received her Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. While at the School of Architecture and Planning, she focused on the design degree as well as a concentration in History, Theory and Criticism. She received her B.A. in Architectural Studies and Art History at UCLA. During her undergraduate studies, she participated in organizing the exhibition, “California Design, 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way” at LACMA.

While at MIT, she participated as a researcher for OfficeUS, the US pavilion at the 14th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice. Previously, she has also worked at several international firms including Kengo Kuma in Tokyo. Her interests include architecture’s relationship to cultural institutions and architectural drawings and representations as they pertain to history and their role in the profession’s future.

Her thesis explored architectural drawings and representations and their relationship to the description of forms and spaces in zero and artificial gravity. Her research attempted to test different ways of representing perception and experience based on the parameters of the human body and its visualization of orientation and movement. Her theoretical perspective is of paramount importance to forma studio as it helps to conceptualize and contextualize the work within the fabric of history.

Sixto Cordero Maisonet is an artist, architect, designer and scholar. Born in Puerto Rico, he graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has worked for SelgasCano, Zaha Hadid Architects, Matter Design, CPArchitects, Cliff Garten Studio and ODB Engineering as well as serving as a consultant for the Norman Foster Foundation. His first architecture practice helloeverything (co-founded with two partners, Austin Smith and Julian Ocampo) exhibited work in the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Helloeverything and also produced large scale built work, including a prototype house which will be fabricated and sold by Revolution Pre-Crafted Properties.

Sixto’s work both in architecture and design employs digital technologies and attempts to coalesce these with social, environmental and cultural parameters. His work explores methods of geometric discretization as well as critical approaches to the social function of art and architecture. He formed forma studio out of Los Angeles with Karen Kitayama to explore the potentials of public art as potential social points of convergence. 4 17273 Los Pintos Cir
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Team- Metal Arts Foundry (Fabircator)
Kevin Maag, President
Kevin Maag began working for Wasatch Bronzeworks in 1977. He worked in all areas of the fine arts casting foundry until 1990 when he purchased the business and renamed it Metal Arts Foundry. Maag has over 42 years of metal working experience. He is passionate about finely crafted work and enjoys the challenge of difficult technical problems. A natural problem solver Kevin can build almost anything. Metal Arts Foundry has been as longtime collaborator of Cliff Garten Studio for the last 20 years, 1997-2020.

Metal Arts Foundry has completed hundreds of large-scale public arts projects across the United States and Canada and are a highly capable fabricator well versed in all kinds of metal fabrication from lost wax casting to steel and bronze fabrication. They often work with architects and artists from the conception of the artwork through final fabrication and installation. Their range of experience between hands on craft, digital engineering and CNC fabrication makes them capable of resolving complex fabrication and construction problems in any type of metal. Digital and hand fabrication go hand in hand toward the resolution of innovative fabrication solutions, in highly crafted solutions for artists and designers.

The foundry team consists of approximately 25 employees. This includes in-house artists who work in clay molding, casting and patination as well as team members that take care of everything from metal shaping, welding, shipping and installation in the field. Most of the current foundry team has been with the business for over 20 years with a few key artisans exceeding 30 years.

The foundry facility is a 25,000 square foot facility with a complete range of molding, casting, forming, bending, welding, surfacing equipment to facilitate the fabrication of sculptures of any size. The foundry will often build and alter equipment to perform specialized forming processes for specific projects. Highly specialized equipment of scale is sourced through their long-term relationships with fabricators in the Salt Lake area and throughout the United States. Metal Arts Foundry considers itself a partner and collaborator to their clients and enjoys working with creative teams, of engineers, artists and architects, facing the unique challenges of each artwork. 5 17273 Los Pintos Cir
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MOTION
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oved by Vice-Chair Viar, seconded by Commissioner Zadorian, that the Arts and Culture Commission hereby recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Commission of Artwork with one of the artists/artist teams listed below to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece for the Artsakh Ave. Groundlevel Sculpture in an amount not to exceed $100,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Program Fund, as more fully outlined in the March 10, 2022 Report by the Library, Arts & Culture’s Principal Arts & Culture Administrator:

First Recommendation: Forma Studio, for the artwork entitled, “Tamit Gohar.” Alternate Recommendation: Hou de Sousa, for the artwork entitled, “Buddy.” V
ote as Follows:

Ayes: Commissioners Tufenkian, Vidor, Zadorian, Vice-Chair Viar, Chairperson Yank
Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

HE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION AT ITS SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON: Thursday, March 10, 2022.
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: City-Wide Public Art Landmarks - Artsakh Avenue Gateway Public Art Piece

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Commission of Artwork— subject to approval by the City Attorney— with Paul Cocksedge Studio, in an amount not to exceed $550,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Fund, to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece entitled, “Curtain,” for the Artsakh Avenue Gateway Public Art Piece.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for May 10, 2022 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 1, 2022, during the Special Meeting of the City Council, Staff presented two recommendations for landmark public art pieces to be located on Artsakh Avenue as part of the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District’s revitalization project:
1) Artsakh Avenue – Overhead Public Art Piece (located directly across from Home Goods in front of the Marketplace Parking Lot): Matthew Mazzotta Studio, for the artwork entitled, “Bountiful.”
2) Artsakh Avenue – Gateway Public Art Piece (located on the south corner of Artsakh Avenue and Broadway): Paul Cocksedge Studio, for the artwork entitled, “Curtain.” As to the Overhead Public Art Piece, City Council approved “Bountiful” by Matthew Mazzotta Studio.

As to the Gateway Public Art Piece, City Council directed Staff to consult with Building and Safety regarding the “Curtain” artwork by Paul Cocksedge Studio, in order to assess concerns regarding pedestrian and weather safety. City Council also requested that Staff return to Council and present the other 3 finalists for the Gateway Public Art Piece for the Council’s consideration.

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maintaining its safety. Staff is now returning to City Council to present that information.

Also, Staff is presenting to the Council the other 3 finalists for consideration for the Gateway Public Art Piece.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Arts and Culture:

The proposed Gateway Public Art Piece located on Artsakh Avenue will advance the City’s mission of making Glendale an arts and culture destination, in addition to providing arts and cultural experiences celebrating the community’s diverse cultures, values and heritage.

Economic Vibrancy:

The proposed public art piece will encourage tourism in Glendale which potentially can increase visitation and patronage for nearby restaurants and businesses.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Commission of Artwork with Paul Cocksedge Studio, as originally recommended by the Arts and Culture Commission, to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece entitled, “Curtain,” for the Artsakh Avenue Gateway Public Art Piece, in an amount not to exceed $550,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Fund.

In February 2021, LeBasse Projects began working with Staff to develop a project plan for establishing recommendations for proposed public art locations throughout the City.

On May 20, 2021, LeBasse Projects presented their proposed strategic plan to the Arts and Culture Commission, and recommended locations for public art within the City.

During this meeting, the Commission chose 6 locations for an initial City-Wide Public Art Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process:

1. Artsakh Ave. Gateway Public Art Piece

2. Artsakh Ave. Overhead Public Art Piece

3. Artsakh Ave. Ground-level Sculpture
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4. Central Park Ground-level Sculpture

5. Glenoaks Blvd. / Brand Blvd. Median Sculpture

6. Verdugo Park Ground/Building Mural
On August 16, 2021, LeBasse Projects released a City-Wide Public Art Landmarks RFQ via the online application collection website, Submittable. The RFQ’s set out the following three criteria for evaluating and scoring of Artists:
(1) Artistic Qualifications (strong artistic ability and experience); (2) Public Engagement / Community Outreach (connectivity to the community in their work); and
(3) Cultural Equity (“Cultural and racial equity will be highly considered throughout the selection process. Cultural equity will be viewed through the lens of artist demographics as well through the perspectives showcased and represented through the artwork and experiences of the Artist or Artist Team.”).

LeBasse Projects also reached out to several local and international artists regarding this opportunity. The RFQ closed on October 8, 2021, and Staff received 256 applications for consideration.

In November 2021, the Committee met to review applications and discussed recommendations for finalists to submit design concept proposals for two opportunities:

Artsakh Ave. Overhead Public Art Piece and Artsakh Ave. Gateway Public Art Piece.

In December 2021, LeBasse Projects proceeded to work with 8 artists/artist teams to submit design concept proposals for the aforementioned opportunities.

On January 28, 2022, the Arts and Culture Commission reviewed a total of 8 design concept proposals for the Artsakh Ave. Overhead Public Art Piece and Artsakh Ave.

Gateway Public Art Piece, and agreed on a First Recommendation, and an Alternate Recommendation for the two locations.

On March 1, 2022, during the Special Meeting of the City Council, Staff presented two recommendations for landmark public art pieces to be located on Artsakh Avenue as part of the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District’s revitalization project:
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1) Artsakh Avenue – Overhead Public Art Piece (located directly across from Home Goods in front of the Marketplace Parking Lot): Matthew Mazzotta Studio, for the artwork entitled, “Bountiful.”
2) Artsakh Avenue – Gateway Public Art Piece (located on the south corner of Artsakh Avenue and Broadway): Paul Cocksedge Studio, for the artwork entitled, “Curtain.” As to the Overhead Public Art Piece, City Council approved “Bountiful” by Matthew Mazzotta Studio.

For the Gateway Public Art Piece, the Arts and Culture Commission had agreed on Paul Cocksedge Studio’s “Curtain” as a First Recommendation to the Council, and Christian Moeller Studio’s “Clip” as an Alternate Recommendation. However, City Council directed Staff to consult with Building and Safety regarding the “Curtain” art piece, in order to assess concerns about pedestrian and weather safety.

The Council also requested that Staff return to Council and present the other 3 finalists for the Gateway Public Art Piece for the Council’s consideration.

ANALYSIS
In March 2022, Paul Cocksedge Studio provided updated renderings of the “Curtain” proposal which are superimposed on a photo of the current view of Artsakh Avenue and are shown below. Although Studio 1:11 will be creating updated design renderings for Artsakh Avenue, Paul Cocksedge Studio used current photos of the street for reference. 60 of 106
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On March 23, 2022, Library, Arts & Culture Staff and LeBasse Projects met with Building and Safety staff to discuss Paul Cocksedge Studio’s “Curtain” proposal.

Building and Safety staff reviewed the initial design proposal and felt that the proposed design was structurally feasible, and that if the artwork was fabricated and engineered by a California licensed company, staff felt confident that the proposed artwork:
Could withstand Glendale weather patterns (i.e., large gusts of wind); Would not cause any safety concerns for pedestrians/constituents; and Would not cause any visual concerns (since the artwork would be white powder coated, and any evening lighting would only be ambient soft light).

Building and Safety staff did state that the artwork would need to meet the following standards:
The overall artwork and “ribbon” pieces would be required to meet the minimum and maximum height requirements (per the Glendale Fire Department and Public Works Department); and
The artwork would need to meet all code requirements and inspections from various departments.

Building and Safety staff also recommended that the fabricator do a maintenance check once per year in order to check structural connections of the public art piece (e.g., ribbons and any other pieces).
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Below, for the City Council’s consideration, are the other 3 finalists for the Artsakh Avenue Gateway Public Art Piece opportunity which the Arts and Culture Commission evaluated:
“Clip” by Christian Moeller Studio, LLC (Alternate Recommendation by the Arts and Culture Commission)
“Vortex” by Futureforms Studio

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“Sky Lantern” by James Carpenter Design Associates

FISCAL IMPACT
The Artsakh Avenue Gateway Sculpture will cost $550,000, which was approved as a part of the FY 2021-2022 budget. No new appropriation is being requested at this time.

The City Council approved funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$550,000 43110-2100-LAC-0010-P4148 Urban Art Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
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on Artsakh Avenue are categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as a Class 1 Existing Facilities project (Minor Alternations to Structures or Facilities) that consists of the operation or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Installing the monuments would not involve anything other than minor alterations to existing landscapes or hardscaped areas on existing public property.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: The City Council may adopt a Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Commission of Artwork— subject to approval by the City Attorney— with Paul Cocksedge Studio, in an amount not to exceed $550,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Fund, to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece entitled, “Curtain,” for the Artsakh Avenue Gateway Public Art Piece.

Alternative 2: The City Council may decline to adopt the Motion.

Alternative 3: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Jennifer Fukutomi-Jones, Principal Library, Arts & Culture Administrator Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT A – City-Wide Public Art Landmarks RFQ
EXHIBIT B – “Curtain” Design Concept Proposal by Paul Cocksedge Studio EXHIBIT C – Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting – Artsakh Avenue Gateway Public Art Piece Recommendation Motion (1.28.22) 64 of 106
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ______________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute an Agreement for Commission of Artwork— subject to approval by the City Attorney— with Paul Cocksedge Studio, in an amount not to exceed $550,000 dispersed from the Urban Art Program Fund, to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece entitled, “Curtain,” for the Artsakh Ave.

Gateway Public Art Piece, as more fully described in the Director of Library, Arts and Culture’s May 10, 2022 Report to the City Council.

Vote as Follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITYWIDE PUBLIC ART LANDMARKS RFQ

We envision a public art program that draws in the local community and is highly alluring to the greater LA area and visitors/tourists.

GLENDALE
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We encourage Artists and Artist Teams to review the opportunities and consider how their own practice relates to the conceptual and visual demands and how their art practice might address the stated project goals. When applying to the RFQ, Artists and Artist Teams may apply for one or multiple opportunities that they feel they can develop strong concepts and visions for.

Glendale has a large Armenian population, in addition to Black, Latinx, Korean, and Filipino communities. Glendale has openly acknowledged its unfortunate history of racial discrimination, apologizing and committing to atone for these practices in a formal resolution issued in September 2020 - making it the first city in California and third city in the nation to do so. Additionally, in 2017 the City Council passed a resolution against LGBT discrimination. The
City’s recognition of its diversity is reflected in its arts and cultural offerings, its political life, its neighborhoods and its many language-immersion programs. Glendale is also
a regional shopping destination, with the Glendale
Galleria, The Americana at Brand, the Brand Boulevard of Cars. Downtown Glendale contains a mix of department
stores, chains, and small independent businesses. Lastly, San Fernando Boulevard is a media-tech corridor for
many film- related businesses including DreamWorks
Animation and Walt Disney Studios. Glendale’s Tech
Strategy provides a road map for growing Glendale’s
technology-based business sector.
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Over the last decade, Downtown Glendale has been transforming with the creation of the Downtown Strategic Plan and the support of the former Redevelopment Agency and the Department of Community Development. Condominiums and apartment buildings have joined the already bustling retail environment. The presence of more and more people living downtown, particularly Millennials, has led Glendale toward envisioning an “18-hour downtown.” The City recognizes the need to provide more arts and cultural activities to encourage activity day and night.

The Art Consultant and the Artist Review and Selection Committee will then make recommendations to the Arts and Culture Commission on which Artists will be awarded the individual commissions.

The evaluation and scoring of Artists submitting an RFQ will center around the following criteria:

3. CULTURAL EQUITY
Based on application responses:
• Cultural and racial equity will be highly considered throughout the selection process. Cultural equity will be viewed through the lens of artist demographics as well through the perspectives showcased and represented through the artwork and experiences of the Artist or Artist Team.
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BUDGET
Each of the 10 artwork locations has an allocated budget ranging from $75,000 to $750,000.

The exact final commission contracts will be determined based on the approved and selected proposals and the needs of each.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

2. Detailed Resume and CV

3. Samples of Past Projects (Up to 5): Showcase up to 5 r elevant past pr ojects.

Details must include appropriate images and photography as well as information including - Title, budget, client, location, media/materials, year completed and a short description of the project.

A pdf and details may be uploaded to the submission platform.

RFQ TIMELINE
The following schedule may be updated by the City at any point, but the below is the intended RFQ timeline:

December 2021
Finalists Selected: January 2021

HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be received via Submittable:
https://lebasseprojects.submittable.com/submit
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Gateway Installation - $550,000

ARTSAKH AVE
Overhead Installation - $500,000

ARTSAKH AVE
Ground Level Installation - $100,000

CENTRAL PARK / ARMENIAN MUSEUM
Ground Level Installation - $100,000
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VERDUGO PARK
Ground / Building Mural - $50,000

GLENOAKS / BRAND BLVD
Median Installation - $100,000
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LOCATIONS
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OPPORTUNITY 1 | ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

DISTRICT

This location and project is calling for an Artist or Artist Team to deliver a monumental and iconic gateway installation or sculpture that would potentially span the street.
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OPPORTUNITY 2 | ARTSAKH AVE

ARMENIAN MUSEUM

This location and project is calling for an Artist or Artist Team to deliver a painted or surface applied installation.
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OPPORTUNITY 6 | GLENOAKS / BRAND

7. Will all artists be able to look at the city contract when applying to the RFQ?
No, only the selected finalists will be sent examples of the final contract.

8. When is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to apply to the RFQ is October 8, 2021 at 5pm PST.

9. How should artist teams submit their CVs?
Artists can combine their CVs into a single PDF for submission.

GLENDALE
21 April 2022

CITYWIDE PUBLIC ART LANDMARKS RFP

GATEWA Y PROPOSAL
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2 Paul Cocksedge Studio was founded in 2004 in London and has established a reputation for its original and innovative design - winning awards nationally and internationally.

We’re known for our people-centred approach, as well as our willingness to push the boundaries of materials and manufacturing processes. Over the last decade, we’ve designed products, architectural installations, and several major public art pieces for locations around the world. We have more than17 years’ experiencedelivering public art projects, which includes permanent art installations for the Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art in Indianapolis, as well as the City of Norman, Oklahoma.

Our work often speaks to communities, engaging people and transforming their experience of the world around them. For example, Please Be Seated - a public art piece commissioned by British Land and London Design Festival - which was installed in the largest pedestrianised neighbourhood in London, and designed to inhabit the public space without disrupting the flow of movement.

We have extensive experience working in the public realm which includes collaborating with property developers, cultural clients, governmental organisations, architects, landscape architects, planners and engineers. We understand how to meet tight deadlines without compromising on our creative approach. Our approach is to prioritise durability, designing pieces that are long-lasting, energy efficient and easy to maintain - using natural materials where possible.

For this project, we would work with UAP - who we’ve collaborated with several times in the past - to fabricate the piece. UAP is an international leader in developing, fabricating and installing public art projects and signature architectural features. UAP has realised over 1,500 projects in the last 25 years, with notable projects including Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s Speaking Willow in Washington DC ,and Emilie Brzezinski’s Lament, also in Washington DC. UAP has completed multiple projects from its NY workshop, which is a four-hour drive from Baltimore.

Although Paul Cocksedge Studio has not completed any projects in Baltimore to date, we have worked extensively in the US, as well as many other international locations.

We believe this gives us the advantage of bringing a fresh perspective to the area, while drawing on our previous experience to respond thoughtfully and sensitivity to the local community and their unique needs.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
CONTACT DETAILS:

Joana Pinho
[email protected]
+44 7796 081365
Paul Cocksedge Studio was founded in 2004 in London and has established a reputation for its original and innovative design - winning awards nationally and internationally. We’re known for our people-centred approach, as well as our willingness to push the boundaries of materials and manufacturing processes. Over the last decade, we’ve designed products, architectural installations, and several major public art pieces for locations around the world. We have more than 17 years’ experience delivering public art projects, which includes permanent art installations for the Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art in Indianapolis, as well as the City of Norman, Oklahoma.

ABOUT US
CONTACT DETAILS:

Joana Pinho
[email protected]
+44 7796 081365
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ARTWORK TITLE

LOCATION
CLIENT
BUILD
MEDIA
YEAR
Timeloop
Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Sino Group
UAP
Steel, wood, concrete
2021
Created in partnership with Sino Group, Time Loop is an installation designed for Hong Kong’s Yue Man Square. It takes inspiration from the rich history of the surrounding Kwun Tong district, created as an infinite loop that echoes the constant change and pace of life in the city. Passersby can sit on the artwork, which frames views of the surrounding architecture and is engraved with an ‘infinite’ poem reflecting on the passage of time.
“I can’t wait to see the human form bringing life to the artwork.

When people sit on Time Loop they become part of the

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movement of the city, as well as its transformation. It reflects a place that’s endured for many years but remains constantly moving and evolving. And that’s the symbolism of the form,” says Paul Cocksedge.

The piece is a gift from Sino Group to Hong Kong as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary, and is made from sustainably sourced timber.
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LOCATION
CLIENT
BUILD
MEDIA
YEAR
BUDGET
Please Be Seated
London, UK
British Land and London
Design Festival
White & White
Recycled wood planks & steel
2019
we are not in a position to disclose this
as it’s confidential information
Please Be Seated was a landmark commission for London Design Festival and British Land, located in the busy thoroughfare of Finsbury Avenue Square. It was designed as a rippling wave of wood that rises up to form arches for people to walk through, and curves under to create spaces for people to sit, lie, and relax. “This piece was an instinctive response to the space and the rhythm of people through it, based on early sketches by hand,” says Paul Cocksedge. “It solves the practical problem of creating an artwork that fills a public square and engages passersby, without obstructing the space.”

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Paul Cocksedge Studio partnered with Essex high-end interior company White & White and Arup to create the first edition of Please be Seated, which was made from 1,152 reclaimed scaffolding boards. Each one was planed, sanded, and cut to become part of a series of huge curves and concentric circles.

The piece was located in the heart of London’s Broadgate - a diverse hub connecting innovation and finance.
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LOCATION
CLIENT
BUILD
MEDIA
YEAR
Manuscript
Beijing, China
Beijing Design Week
PCS
Steel
2011
Paul Cocksedge was invited to create a major installation which was a key highlight of the First Beijing International Design Triennial, which featured London as its guest city.

Sited on Chang’An Avenue, the main east-west axis of the city, this temporary piece has been designed to be explored visually and physically by visitors to the China Millennium Monument, a cultural and events complex built to celebrate the turn of the millennium.

Passers-by can sit and rest on the curved sheets and absorb the

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pages of poetry in one of the world’s most impressive public spaces.

Entitled Manuscript, the sculptural design celebrates a wonderful Chinese invention, manuscript paper, the foundation of global literature and communication. It follows Cocksedge’s ongoing interest in this inspirational material, and his investigations into its morphological potential.
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LOCATION
CLIENT
BUILD
MEDIA
YEAR
Bourrasque
Lyon, France
City Council of Lyon
PCS
Electroluminescent material
2011
In this installation, Paul Cocksedge has combined his interest in the nature and morphology of paper with a subject that has long been an important element of his design work: light.

As with all Paul’s work, Bourrasque shows an acute sense of the role of technology in design, combined with a characteristic lightness of touch, with elegance and joy.

Paul Cocksedge explains: ‘I’ve been fascinated for a long time by the various properties of light: how it emanates, how it diffuses, bends, reflects, and scatters. With these EL sheets I’ve been

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able to explore much further the idea of light as a flat object, as something touchable and malleable - not housed in a glass bulb or a neon strip, but an object you can bend and twist - and almost see it come alive in your hands...’
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Paul Cocksedge Studio was founded in
2004 by Paul Cocksedge and Joana
Pinho. With a strong and dedicated team
of collaborators, the studio has won national
and international acclaim for its original and
innovative design, underpinned by research
into the limits of technology, materials and
manufacturing processes.

A key feature of our work, in everything from
product design and architectural projects
to installations and sculpture, is a focus on
simplicity and imagination in order to create
unique people-centred designs. At the core
of this focus lies an unrelenting attention
to detail, a willingness to question previous
assumptions about design, and an eagerness
to take on a wide-ranging array of projects.

The studio works on projects across the
world, dealing with a variety of different
objectives, budgets and regulations.

Adaptability is at the heart of every project we take
on, large or small. Through effective planning and
close collaboration with clients and stakeholders, we
bring a high level of expertise to every part of the
design process.

Our clients include British Land, Swire Properties,
Swarovski, Fendi, NHS, BMW, City of Norman, Indiana
University Bloomington, as well as private clients,
and our work is included in collections at the V&A,
MoMA and Vitra Design Museum. Our work has
received accolades from Wallpaper*, the Design
Museum, Homes & Gardens and the German Design
Council.

Awards
2018 Winner of ‘Best Last Word’ for the ‘Excava
tion’ 2018 Wallpaper Design Awards
2018 ‘Excavation’ project nominated for
Beazley Designs of the Year 2018
2018 Finalist, Design of the British Pavilion,
Dubai Expo 2020
2014 ELLE Decoration British Design Awards
nomination in the Best British Sustainable
Design Category with ‘The Vamp’
2014 Moët Hennessy PAD London prize 2014
for best Contemporary Design Object
with the ‘Poised Table’
2014 The Homes & Gardens Award for best
Product and Innovation Designer with
‘The Vamp’
2014 Winner of the Lighting category for
‘Shade’ by Flos - Elle Decoration China,
Elle Deco International Design Awards
2013 Illumni Infinity Award (Gold) for ‘Bourrasque’
2011 German Design Council Awards to BMW
for ‘Sestosenso’
2009 Grand Designs Awards for ‘Best Lighting
Design’ Finalist
2008 Brit Insurance ‘Designs of the Year’
Award nomination
2004 Design Museum’s Designer of the Year’
Award nomination
2003 The Bombay Sapphire Glass Prize, 1st
Prize
Museum and Public Collections
British Council, London
Die Neue Sammlung, Munich, Germany
London Design Museum, London
Museum of Arts and Design, New York
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Vitra Design Museum, Germany
Selected Solo Exhibitions, Installations and
Architectural Projects
2019 ‘Unbound’, public art for Norman Public Li
brary, OK, USA
2019 ‘Gust of Wind’, art installation for Indiana
University Bloomington, USA
2019 Please Be Seated, public art for Broadgate,
British Land, London
2019 ‘Spectrum’, design of VIP Lounge for Swire
Properties, Art Basel Hong Kong
2018 ‘Breathe’, in collaboration with The Estée
Lauder Companies for China Xintiandi,
Shanghai
2018
2017
‘Orbits’ for COS store, Coal Drops Yard, London
‘Excavation: Evicted’ at Salone di Mobile, Milan, Italy 2015 ‘Freeze’ at Friedman Benda, New York
Paul Cocksedge
Years of Experience - 1 9
Qualifications
MA Product Design,
Royal College of Art (2002)
Joana Pinho
Years of Experience - 1 9
Qualifications
MA Communication in Art &
Design, Royal College of Art
(2002)

BIOGRAPHY
2020 ‘Here Comes The Sun’, open-source
design personal project
2020 ‘Slump’ solo exhibition at Carpenters
Workshop Gallery, London
2021 ‘Performance’ solo exhibition at
Friedman Benda New York
2021 ‘Gravity Chandelier’ for Moooi
2021 ‘Why Run store’ interior, Milan, Italy
2021 ‘Please Be Seated’ China edition, public art
installation for Swire Properties
2021 ‘Time Loop’ public art installation commissioned
by Sino Group for Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
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WEBSITE: www.paulcocksedgestudio.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: @paulcocksedge
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CONCEPT SKETCH & INSPIRATION
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This sculpture serves as a portal to the site, resembling a piece of fabric that’s been caught in the wind and frozen in time. It brings a sense of energy and direction to the surrounding area, as well as a feeling of being welcomed in. Each metal line could be engraved, with words that reference the surrounding area in some way. “This outdoor sculpture is a celebration of natural forces, and the joy of being outdoors. I believe public art should prompt an emotional reaction, and connect with as many people as possible.”

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LED LIGHTING
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We could use poetry as an extra element in this piece, inscribing verses on the edge of the metal lines so that words run throughout the artwork. This poem, or set of poems, could create a direct connection with the community - perhaps written by a local poet or writer, as well as based on and inspired by the City of Glendale and its initiative to become a prime arts and culture destination. 11 ENGRAVING DETAIL
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DIMENSIONS & MATERIALS
27’
35’
16’
material: brushed stainelss steel
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DIMENSIONS & MATERIALS
27’
35’
16’
material: brushed stainelss steel
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FABRICATION METHODOLOGY
Note that our Scope, Approach and Pricing are preliminary, and we will need to go through Design Development with the chosen Fabricator, the Client, and engineers to come to a final fixed cost. In this process we will define the final design of the artwork, exact scope of works, material quantities, design connection details, firm up vendor quotes, and engineering of the artwork, the foundation and requirements for installation & setting out of the piece. Our final Scope, Approach and final Pricing proposal will be issued for the confirmation by the client before commence of the Fabrication.

SCOPE & APPROACH
Initiation: Paul Cocksedge Studio (PCS) will kick-off the project with a detailed, preliminary engineering study. This will dictate the final form, material & scale of the piece. PCS will work alongside the fabricator’s engineers & the Client to define unknowns in the design, identify the necessary connection details, and engineer the artwork for permanent installation.

A series of meetings with the project architects, engineers & building contractors will inform the appropriate approach to the project.

We will revise drawings, renders and specifications as needed in order to have the project approved and supported by the relevant parties.

Design Development & Fabrication: During Design Development, PCS, & the Fabricator will work alongside the Client to produce a range of material samples & finishes to fabricate the final piece. The Fabricator will provide sample boards including different colours/finishes for the stainless steel ribs as well as the frame.

The Fabricator will also produce a mockup section prototype, showing all final details & finishes of the piece. This will also be used to identify the best lighting scheme for the artwork.

A lighting study/workshop will be organized to identify the most suitable solution for illuminating the piece at night. This will be done through a series of video calls, with support of a Lighting Designer provided by the Fabricator.

PCS & Fabricator will submit to the client regular project status reports, photos and/or videos in order to obtain sign offs before proceeding with the fabrication.

The fabrication of the Artwork will take place in the Fabricator’s workshop, located in the US (California or Colorado). Fabricator will provide the engineering coordination, detailed connections analysis, foundation design, structural drawings and calculation package for permitting, with stamped and sealed drawings by their engineer licensed in the state of California.

Packaging and crating: Shipping from Fabricator’s workshop to site in Glendale, CA, the piece will be installed by the Fabricator in coordination with the Client to receive the artwork on site.

The piece will come in parts and be assembled on-site.

Installation: In preparation for the Installation, PCS and Fabricator will coordinate with the Client & their contractors for landscaping around foundation and artwork.

The cost includes installation of the artwork in Glendale, CA, including labour, necessary equipment, and trash removal. The installation excludes excavation for preparing the site for foundation, pouring of the foundations and back filling after installation. Fabricator’s PM, alongside a PCS representative will oversee installation of the artwork, the cost listed includes travel, meals and accommodations for the duration of the installation & handover. All travel costs are included at today’s rate for both Fabricator & PCS.

Handover: following the installation of the artwork, the Fabricator will complete the official handover of the artwork to the Client, alongside a PCS representative. In case of an international travel restrictions, a PCS representative will be present during the installation & handover remotely, via video conferencing. PCS have delivered successful international projects in the past 2 years using this approach.

EXCLUSIONS + ASSUMPTIONS
- Assumes artwork sections mechanically fixed on-site
- Assumes duration of the install - 2 days
- Assumes daytime labour
- Assumes the Client to provide electric access for the lighting fixtures at pre-agreed locations - Assumes the wiring, controls and installation of the light fixtures is done by the Client - Assumes a $4,500.00 allowance for two (2) in ground light fixtures to illuminate the Artwork.

Fixtures will be static and not programmable.
- Assumes the Client will be responsible for obtaining and paying for all permits required to perform the work, including a building permit and street closure permits if applicable - Assumes the Client will be responsible for Building Department fees, governmental approvals, surveyors or third part inspections
- Assumes the Client will be responsible for any ground works & pouring of the foundations, specified by the Fabricator. A suitable template will be provided for laying down the foundations & be inspected prior to installation by the Fabricator. - Assumes the worksite will have clear and unobstructed access during installation - Assumes the Client will be responsible for back filling & landscaping around the piece - Assumes the scale of the artwork based on today’s cost of raw materials, subject to change - Artwork may require additional support to assist with deflection, not pictured in the visualizations
- Artwork may be adjusted in scale, form & materials based on engineering studies - Excludes site work outside of installation
- Excludes Civil Engineering
- Excludes coordination with other consultants/contractors, unless listed - Excludes insurance in excess of the fabricator’s standard limits 13 FABRICATION METHODOLOGY
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PRELIMINARY TIMELINE Issue date: 21 April 2022
Artist: Paul Cocksedge Location: Glendale, CA
Artwork: Curtain (working title) Artwork intent: as per visuals, subject to modificationsClient: City of Glendale
DELIVERY IN APRIL 2023
PHASE DETAILS Q2 2022 Q3 2022 Q4 2022 Q1 2023 Q2 2023

APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 1 Contract signed by 6 June
2 Design Development 6-8 weeks
3 Shop Drawings 4-6 weeks
4 Permitting TBC
5 Fabrication 24-30 weeks
6 Final sign off by end of February 2023
7 Shipping 1-2 weeks
8 Installation 1 week
9 Handover by April 2023
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Carlson Baker Arts is dedicated to providing the arts community and creative professionals worldwide with the highest level of design development, engineering, and custom fabrication services.

Their Sun Valley, California firm has become one of the most sought- after resources for artists seeking to produce technically challenging, complicated, large-scale works, with cost-effective solutions to complex projects.

With over fifty years of collective industry experience, CBA offers the latest in state-of-the-art technology and precision, enhancing their ability to serve a diverse range of design professionals.

We have been working with Carlson Baker Arts on this pitch. They are very excited about this opportunity and have an excelllent track record of delivering projects of this scale and quality. They have been briefed in detail and through design workshops, they provided a quote for the piece. https:/ /www.carlsonbakerarts.com

CARLSON BAKER ARTS

FABRICATOR

April 19, 2022

Mr. Eryk Jeziorski
Paul Cocksedge Studio
2A Brenthouse Road, Soloman’s Yard
London E9 6QG

Re: Gateway Artwork

Dear Eryk,

Based on our initial review of the Gateway Artwork for Artsakh Avenue Enhancement project in Glendale, CA, CBA feels the project can be fabricated as currently rendered. During Phase 1, CBA will collaborate with PCS and the structural engineer to define the unknowns in the design, identify necessary structural changes for the permanent artwork and ensure any visual changes will align with the Artist's intent within the fixed budget.

Best regards,

Diana Campbell
Administrator

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April 19, 2022 Mr. Eryk Jeziorski Paul Cocksedge Studio 2A Brenthouse Road, Soloman’s Yard London E9 6QG Re: Gateway Artwork Dear Eryk, Based on our initial review of the Gateway Artwork for Artsakh Avenue Enhancement project in Glendale, CA, CBA feels the project can be fabricated as currently rendered. During Phase 1, CBA will collaborate with PCS and the structural engineer to define the unknowns in the design, identify necessary structural changes for the permanent artwork and ensure any visual changes will align with the Artist's intent within the fixed budget. Best regards, Diana Campbell Administrator
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Disclaimer:

The information contained in this proposal is confidential and intended only for the use of Paul Cocksedge Studio® and individual to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use, retention, distribution, disclosure, printing or copying of this proposal is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this proposal in error please notify Paul Cocksedge Studio® by returning this proposal to us at [email protected] and destroying all copies. 105 of 106
MOTION
Moved by Vice-Chair Viar, seconded by Commissioner Tufenkian, that the Arts and Culture Commission hereby recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Commission of Artwork with the artist/artist team listed below to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece for the Artsakh Ave. Gateway Artwork in an amount not to exceed $550,000 , as more fully outlined in the January 28, 2022 Report by the Library, Arts & Culture’s Princip al Arts & Culture Administrator:

First Recommendation: Paul Cocksedge Studio, for the artwork entitled, “Curtain.” Alternate Recommendation: Christian Moeller Studio, for the artwork entitled, “Clip.” Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Commissioners Tufenkian, Vidor, Zadorian, Vice-Chair Viar, Chairperson Yank
Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

MOTION ADOPTED BY THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION AT ITS SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON: Friday, January 28, 2022.
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