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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Public Art Donation - "Ride like the Wind" by Catherine Hrenda
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Public Art Donation with Catherine Hrenda for the artwork, "Ride like the Wind."
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for July 9, 2024 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 17, 2020, during the Regular Arts and Culture Commission Meeting, the Commission approved the sculpture, “Ride like the Wind” by Catherine Hrenda as a temporary art installation located in the Drought Tolerant Garden in front of Central Library. The artwork was installed in June 2022, and was scheduled to be de-installed in June 2024.
Ms. Hrenda is interested in donating the artwork to the City of Glendale. On June 20, 2024, during the Regular Arts and Culture Commission Meeting, the Commission approved a Motion recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Public Art Donation with Catherine Hrenda for the artwork entitled, “Ride like the Wind.”
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement for Public Art Donation with Catherine Hrenda for the artwork, "Ride like the Wind."
ANALYSIS
On September 17, 2020, during the Regular Arts and Culture Commission Meeting, the Commission approved the sculpture, “Ride like the Wind” by Catherine Hrenda as a temporary art installation located in the Drought Tolerant Garden in front of Central Library. This temporary art installation was part of the Art Happens Anywhere program featuring 17 individually unique projects that were launched from 2020 - 2022, with the purpose of encouraging the expansion of arts and culture activities to benefit the citizens of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The artwork was installed in June 2022, and was scheduled to be de-installed in June 2024.
In October 2023, Staff met with Ms. Hrenda to discuss the artwork. Due to the popularity of the artwork, Ms. Hrenda shared her interest in donating the sculpture to Glendale with the intention of including it as part of the City’s permanent public art program.
In April 2024, Staff met with Ms. Hrenda to discuss the maintenance plan for the sculpture and estimated appraisal. Since the artwork has already been approved by the Arts and Culture Commission and installed on City property since 2022, Staff is recommending to accept the public art donation.
On June 20, 2024, during the Regular Arts and Culture Commission Meeting, the Commission approved a Motion recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into an Agreement for Public Art Donation with Catherine Hrenda for the artwork entitled, “Ride like the Wind.”
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FISCAL IMPACT
The public art donation of Catherine Hrenda’s “Ride like the Wind” will cost approximately $500 every two years for maintenance of the artwork. The Library, Arts & Culture budget can absorb this cost and therefore no new appropriation is being requested at this time.
Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$500.00 43110-2100-LAC-0010-P4148 Urban Art Fund
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as it creates a government funding mechanism or constitutes other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the acceptance of the public art donation, “Ride like the Wind” by Catherine Hrenda.
Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any alternative not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Onnig Bulanikian, Director of Community Services & Parks Interim Director of Library, Arts & Culture
Prepared by:
Jennifer Fukutomi-Jones, Principal Arts & Culture Administrator Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT A – ACC_062024_Motion_Public Art Donation – Catherine Hrenda (6.25.24)