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APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ARTWORK
CONCEPT DESIGN FOR JOINT FIRST
RESPONDERS TRAINING FACILITY
PROJECT NO. 3686
DEPT. DIRECTOR
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CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2011-022 approving the public artwork concept design for the Joint
First Responders Training Facility, Project No. 3686.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The City of Carlsbad has a demonstrated commitment to fostering art and culture in the
community, understanding that the arts add to the city's quality of life. In the city's recent
Envision Carlsbad Community Vision document, emphasizing the arts and enhancing citywide
community design were both highlighted as core values. One way the city supports the arts and
embodies these core values is by incorporating public artwork into its civic projects. Title 2,
Chapter 2.18 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code states that "In addition to any budget fund all City
department heads shall include in all estimates of necessary expenditures and all requests for
authorizations or appropriations for construction projects, an amount for works of art equal to at
least one percent of the total cost of any such construction project as estimated in the City's
capital improvement program for the year in which such estimate or request is made."
In FY 07-08, the Joint First Responders Training Facility (JFRTF) was identified as a capital
improvement project with an estimated construction budget of $18 million, which included a
public art budget of $180,000 or 1% of the estimated construction budget.
The City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office manages the city's public art program and has an
established process for developing public art projects, which includes extensive stakeholder
input and involvement. As part of this process, city staff convened a Public Art Selection
Committee, designed to select an artist to work on the project. Members of this committee
included project architect Don Her and landscape designer Brian Hannegan, both of RRM
Design; Arts Commissioner Fran Carrillo; Fire representative Chris Heiser; Police
representative Bill Rowland; community representative Larry Engle; the city's special project
manager at the time, Skip Hammann; and regional public arts administrators Susan Pollack
from Escondido and Connie Beardsley from San Diego.
Because of the size of the budget, the project timetable, and the tenants who would be using
the facility, it was decided to use a "limited competition" process, wherein a small number of
artists—five in this case—would be invited to compete for the project.
To develop the invitation list, a number of area architects, landscape designers and public arts
administrators were asked to recommend artists, with one specific criteria being that each
Department Contact: Peter Gordon, Arts Manager, 760-434-2921
peter.qordon@carlsbadca.gov
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candidate should have previous experience working with safety services personnel. The five
artists asked to interview and compete for the project were Christopher Lee, Paul Hobson, Nina
Karavasiles, the team of TJ Dixon and Jim Nelson, and Michael Stutz.
On June 5, 2008 each of these artists met with the Selection Committee and presented
examples of their past work. After in-depth presentations and interviews, the Selection
Committee unanimously chose Michael Stutz.
A design contract was then developed and signed, and the artist started working as an integral
part of the project team, which included the architect, landscape designer, the city's project
manager, representatives from Fire and Police, and Cultural Arts Office staff. After many
meetings and discussions, the artist and project team agreed that whatever artwork was
created for the project should:
• Create a setting for gatherings such as press conferences, swearing in and awards
ceremonies, or September 11th tributes.
• Help visitors appreciate the history, sacrifices, and accomplishments of those who have
served in these safety professions.
• Represent the service and commitment that these personnel provide to the community on a
daily basis.
• Serve as an inspiration to those Police and Fire personnel who are training in the facility.
The artist then created a variety of working drawings that were reviewed by the project team,
and a final concept design was selected that the team felt successfully fulfilled the goals listed
above.
The concept design was presented to members of the Fire and Police staffs for their input, and
received strong support from both departments.
On July 30, 2009, the concept design was then presented to the Arts Commission and was
approved by a 6-0 vote.
After receiving the first approval from the Arts Commission, the Cultural Arts Office proceeded
to gather public comment from the community. From mid November 2009 through mid January
2010, the public was informed about and invited to comment on the project through a variety of
methods including a visual display at the Cole Library, the Safety Center and Dove Library for
three weeks at each site; internet, City of Carlsbad Web site, and e-mail blasts; and news
articles in the North County Times, The San Diego Union Tribune, and the Cultural Arts Office's
ArtsNews.
Of the 113 people who responded, 45 had positive comments, 36 expressed negative
concerns, 7 were mixed, and 25 were off subject.
The public input was brought back to the Arts Commission on Feb. 4, 2010 for a second review,
and after extensive discussion, the Arts Commission voted 4 to 1, with 1 abstention, to
recommend to City Council that they approve the artist's concept design (Exhibit # 2).
The location and installation details of the proposed artwork have been fully coordinated with
the JFRTF architects. The work, which will be installed at the back entrance to the firing range
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and next to the future Fire Administration building (Exhibit # 3), will be visible from the Safety
Center and an ideal setting for special events, award ceremonies and press briefings. The
construction contract for the facility includes provisions for the installation of accent lighting and
foundations for the proposed artwork.
Staff has prepared two options for Council's consideration:
Option 1 - Accept the recommendation from the Arts Commission to approve the artist's
concept design.
Option 2 - Reject the recommendation from the Arts Commission to approve the artist's
concept design and ask the artist for a new design.
Staff recommends Option 1.
FISCAL IMPACT:
On March 25, 2009 the City entered into a Design of Public Artwork contract with Pleasant Line
Corporation, of which Michael Stutz is co-owner and designated artist. The contract allocated
$27,000 for the design phase of the JFRTF public art component.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
were prepared for the Joint First Responders Training Facility (CUP 08-15). The Notice of
Intent to adopt a MND was published in the newspaper on October 8, 2008, and sent to the
County Clerk's Office for a 20-day public review (October 9, 2008 - October 29, 2008). No
comment letters were received during the 20-day review period. The MND was approved by
the Planning Commission on November 19, 2008 in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15074.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2011-0?? Approving Public Artwork Concept Design for the Joint First
Responders Training Facility, Project No. 3686.
2. Drawing of proposed concept design by Michael Stutz, co-owner and designated artist of
Pleasant Line Corp.
3. Location map.
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -022
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PUBLIC
3 ARTWORK CONCEPT DESIGN FOR JOINT FIRST
4 RESPONDERS TRAINING FACILITY, PROJECT NO. 3686
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6 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, has shown its
7 commitment to fostering art and culture in the community by allocating 1% of the total
8 construction project cost of an eligible civic project to public art; and
WHEREAS, the Joint First Responders Training Facility (JFRTF), Project No.
3686, was identified in FY 2007-08 as a capital improvement project with an estimated
budget of $18 million; and
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WHEREAS, Pleasant Line Corporation was selected as the firm to design the
12 public art for the JFRTF project; and
WHEREAS, Michael Stutz is an artist and co-owner of Pleasant Line
14 Corporation; and
15 WHEREAS, Pleasant Line Corporation designated Michael Stutz to be the artist
16 for the JFRTF project; and
17 WHEREAS, Michael Stutz's concept design for the JFRTF site has been
reviewed by the public and thereafter approved by the Arts Commission at its February 4,
2010 meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, as follows:
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1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
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2. That the proposed public artwork concept design for the Joint First
23 Responders Training Facility, Project No. 3686, is hereby approved.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 8th day of February, 2011, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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JFRTF: Public Art Concept Design
Medium: Silicon Bronze and Stainless Steel Strips
Woven and Welded at crossings over a Stainless Steel Armature
Height = Approx:7.5'-8'
Weight = Approx. 2000 Ibs Total
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• FY 07-08: Joint First Responders Training Facility (JFRTF) identified as a City project, with an
estimated construction budget of $18 million, which included 1% for public art, or $180,000
The Cultural Arts Office then managed the process, as follows:
Public Art Selection Committee convened. Committee is charged with selecting an artist for
the project. Members of Committee included project architect Don Her; landscape designer
Brian Hannegan, Arts Commissioner Fran Carrillo, Fire representative Chris Reiser, Police
representative Bill Rowland, community representative Larry Engle, the city's project
manager Skip Hammann, and regional public arts administrators Susan Pollack from
Escondido and Connie Beardsley from San Diego.
Because of the size of the budget, the project timetable, and the tenants that would be
using the facility (safety services), a "Limited Competition" process was used to select a
project artist.
• After consulting with area architects and public arts administrators for recommendations,
five regional artists, all with previous experience working with safety services personnel,
were selected to be interviewed.
• June 5. 2008:
each artist met with the Committee and presented examples of their past work. Michael
Stutz was the unanimous choice of the Committee for this project.
• Stutz then started working as an integral part of the project team, which included architect,
landscape designer, project manager, and representatives from Fire & Police.
• After many issues and ideas were discussed and debated by this team, the assignment to
the artist became to create a work and a setting that:
• Could be used for gatherings such as press conferences, swearing in and awards
ceremonies, or September 11th tributes.
• Would help visitors appreciate the history, sacrifices, and accomplishments of those
who have served in these safety professions.
• Represent the service and commitment that these personnel provide to the
community on a daily basis.
• Serve as an inspiration to those Police and Fire personnel who are training in the
facility.
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Process for Selection of Public Artist and Development of Concept Design
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Stutz then created a variety of working drawings and after much discussion, they settled on
a final concept design that he and the team felt successfully fulfilled the assignment stated.
• June 10 and July 22. 2009:
Stutz presented the concept design to members of the Fire & Police staffs for their input.
Both presentations received strong approval and compliments.
• July 30. 2009:
Concept design was presented to the Arts Commission and approved by a 6-0.
• mid November 2009 - mid January 2010
After receiving first approval from the Arts Commission, we proceeded to invite and gather
public comment, using a variety of vehicles including
• A visual display at the Cole Library, the Safety Center and Dove Library for three
weeks at each site;
• Internet, City Web page
• E-mail blasts
• NC Times and Union Tribune stories
• ArtslMews article
The "results" of the public input were:
• Those who liked it: 45
• Those who didn't like it: 36
• So-So: 7
• Those who focused on $ issues: 25
The "issues" that seemed to be of concern to the public included:
• Gender and Ethnicity
• Taste
• Cost
• Feb 4. 2010:
The data gathered from the public was presented to the Art Commission and the
Commission voted 4-1, with 1 abstention, to recommend to City Council approval of the
concept design for the JFRTF, as well as a new contract with the artist to "fabricate and
install" the artwork at the JFRTF site.
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February 8, 2011
Tonight’s Presentation
Consider recommendations from Carlsbad Arts
Commission to:
•accept the proposed concept design
•approve a new contract with the artist to fabricate
and install the work at this time
Also presenting tonight:
•Michael Stutz, project artist
•Heath Fox, Chair of Carlsbad Arts Commission
Brief Review of the Project to Date:
•FY 07-08: Joint First Responders Training Facility
identified as a city project with estimated
construction budget of $18 million,
including 1% for public art
•Cultural Arts Office proceeds to manage the
public art component:
well-established process, team approach and
extensive input from the community and the
facility tenants
First Step of the Process
Selection of artist
•Part of the project -from the start
•Integral and functional part
of the project team
Public Art Selection Committee
•Don Iler, project architect, rrm design
•Brian Hannegan, landscape designer, rrm design
•Fran Carrillo, Arts Commission
•Chris Heiser, Carlsbad Fire Department
•Bill Rowland, Carlsbad Police Department
•Larry Engle, community representative
•Skip Hammann, city’s project manager
•Susan Pollack, public arts administrator, Escondido
•Connie Beardsley, former arts manager, Carlsbad
Selection of the Project Artist
Invited a limited number of experienced artists to
compete:
•The team of TJ Dixon & James Nelson
•Paul Hobson
•Nina Karavasiles
•Christopher Lee
•Michael Stutz
Development of Concept Design
“Assignment”-to create a work and a setting that:
•Could be used for public gatherings
•Would help visitors appreciate those in safety
service professions
•Represent the service and commitment that
these personnel provide to the community
•Serve as an inspiration to Police and Fire
personnel who train in the facility
Extensive Reviews of Proposed Design
Final concept design approved by the team
Internal city review
•Fire, Police, Arts Commission
Public review
•Visual displays at libraries and Safety Center
•Internet, city Web page, E-mail blasts, Arts Office
newsletter
•Coverage in NC Times and SD Union-Tribune
Presentation by Michael Stutz,
project artist
Tonight’s Action
Asking Council, upon recommendation of the Arts
Commission:
•to accept the proposed concept design by
Michael Stutz and
•to approve a contract for $153,000 with the artist
to proceed with fabrication and installation of the
work at the JFRTF site