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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
A�syo sEP Agenda Item #12.A
Meeting Date: October 1, 2024
TITLE:
Public Art Painted Benches for James Way Beautification Project RECOMMENDATION:
1. Provide direction regarding the purchase of four concrete benches for the purpose of creating public art installations for the James Way Beautification project;
2. Direct staff to initiate a Call for Artists and return the item to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission for recommendation on the submitted art proposals; and
3. Direct staff to return the Commission's recommendation to the Council for final approval.
DISCUSSION:
On November 16, 2023, and March 7, 2024, the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission (PRBC) explored various public art options for the James Way beautification project, discussing the use of four designated bench areas for public art.
On May 30, 2024, the PRBC decided to move forward with the painted public art benches and recommended this option to be presented to City Council for approval. The Commission concluded that painted benches would enhance the vibrancy of the corridor and highlight the creativity of local artists. The theme may encompass parameters such as California inspiration, bright colors, coastal motifs, and floral elements, and can be either abstract or figurative.
If approved, the benches will take approximately 6-8 weeks for shipment, with the Call for Artists occurring simultaneously. In accordance with Municipal Code Section
15.49.035 E., once PRBC reviews and recommends approval of the designs, staff will return to the Council with the designs for final approval. The artists will be able to work onsite to complete the public art project with an estimated completion timeline in early 2025.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Staff recommends Council to provide direction regarding the public art project for James Way corridor, including the purchasing of four concrete benches and directing staff to solicit a Call for Artists. PRBC will select the top candidates and final designs will be presented for Council approval at a future meeting. Staff will prepare an artist agreement for each artist involved in the project.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of recommending the James Way public art project is $22,000, and detailed below in Table 1. The funding will come out of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget, specifically from the General Fund Public Art Program project funds.
Table 1. Cost Estimates
Description Amount
Concrete benches by Precast Unlimited (4) $10,000
Artist Agreements (4) $10,000
Anti-Graffiti Sealer (4) $2,000
Total Cost $22,000
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Concrete art bench design samples
Prepared by:
Colleen Ghiglia, Recreation Manager
Submitted by: Gordon Jackson, Tourism Event Director
City Manager Approval:
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