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CONSIDER ENHANCEMENT OF
BENCHES AT BLUFF TOP
WALKWAY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council is asked to determine if it wishes staff to proceed with a project to enhance the benches
and retaining wall with tile designs at the bluff top walkway at Ocean Street and Carlsbad
Boulevard.
I ITEM EXPLANATION
The Arts Commission voted unanimously at its July 29, 1999 meeting to recommend to City Council
that an artist be hired to enhance the benches at the bluff top walkway at Ocean Street and
Carlsbad Boulevard. A Commission-appointed selection committee met twice to discuss the
possible scope of the project. The Committee consists of two Arts Commissioners, an owner of the
Harbor Fish Cafe next to the area in question and two area residents, one of whom is an artist.
The Selection Committee suggests that the City’s Arts Office develop an RFP to solicit 3 proposals
from local tile artists to develop a tile design and build models for display. The Committee would like
the artists to consider tile on the retaining wall as well as three of the benches and if the project goes
forward, has stipulated that the theme of the work be beach/ocean related. The process calls for
proposed designs to go on display for public comment prior to Arts Commission and City Council
approval.
At the time the present landscaping and benches were placed at the site, Council indicated that it
might consider other enhancements at a later date. Staff would like direction as to whether or not
they should proceed with the project. Council may:
1. Approve the Arts Commission’s recommendation to place tile on benches and
retaining wall in the area and appropriate $20,000 from the Public Art Fund.
2. Ask staff to return with a request for a different type of artwork for the area, or
3. Leave the site as it is.
If Council would like staff to proceed with option #l , it should adopt the attached resolution. If
Council selects option #2 or #3, no action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to tile the three benches and retaining wall is estimated at $20,000. There are funds
available in the Public Art Fund which could be appropriated if Council wishes to proceed with the
project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE Clv COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ‘CONSIDERING ENHANCEMENT OF BENCHES AT BLUFF TQP WALKWAY.
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WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Arts Commission voted to recommend to Council that an
artist be hired to enhance the benches at the bluff top walkway; and.
WHEREAS, a Commission-appointed selection committe met and discussed the
scope of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Committee suggests that an RFP be ped to solicit 3 proposals from
local tile artists to develop a design and model for public di
WHEREAS, the Committee would like three b es and the retaining wall to have a tile
design placed on them if the proj
WHEREAS, City COT he present landscaping and benches were
approved that it might consider o ts for that area at a later date; and
WHEREAS, it is ject will cost $20,000 and funds are available in the
Public Art Fund.
NOW, THER by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, as
follows:
tions are$ue and correct. approves the Arts Commission’s recommendation to place tiie the retainjng wall in the area located at the intersection of
lsbad Boulevard, and appropriates $20,000 from the Public
DOPTED, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
day of , 2000, by the following
CLAUDE A. “BUD” LEWIS, Mayor
LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk
TELEPHONE MESSAGE
April 4,200O
TO: MAYOR
CITY COUNCI1,
FROM: ROSEMARY PENNER
RE: AGENDA ITEM #I 1 - ENHANCEMENT OF BENCHES
Ms. Penner called to express her opinion to the Council regarding the above item. She
stated that the City should leave the Split Pavilion area just the way it is and not spend
$20,000 to enhance it. She indicated the money could be better spent building roads,
etc.
c: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk