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Home My WebLink About2013-11-19; City Council; 21438; Approval Public Artwork Design for Fire Station 3CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 17 DEPT. DIRECTOR ^(^i AB# MTG. DEPT. 21.438 11/19/13 Library & Cultural Arts APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ARTWORK CONCEPT DESIGN FOR FIRE STATION #3 CITY ATTORNEY^g^ CITY MANAGER ^^^^ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2013-273 approving public artwork concept design for Fire Station #3. ITEM EXPLANATION: The City of Carlsbad has a demonstrated connmitment to fostering art and culture in the community, understanding that the arts can enliven the built environment and add to the city's quality of life. One way the city supports the arts and embodies these core values is by incorporating public artwork into its eligible civic projects. Fire Station #3, is one the city's most recent civic projects identified to have a public art component included as part of its construction. As managers ofthe city's public art program, the Cultural Arts Office has worked closely with artist Betsy Schuiz, the Arts Commission, the public, and a variety of internal and external partners and stakeholders to develop proposed artwork for the station with a total project allocation of $48,000, which is 1 % of the total construction cost for public art as specified by Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.18. On October 3, 2013 the Arts Commission approved the Schuiz artwork proposal and recommended the design be sent to City Council for approval. The next step in the realization of this public artwork is for City Council to approve the artwork concept design so the artist may be contracted to fabricate and install the proposed artwork at the site. The City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office manages the city's public art program and follows 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 to select an artist for the project. This committee included architects, community representatives, San Diego area architects and public art consultants, Arts Commission Representatives, and staff representing the Fire Department, Public Works, and the Cultural Arts Office. Department Contact: Vincent Kitch, Cultural Arts Manager, 760-434-2921 vincent.kitch(S)carlsbadca.gov FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER-SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • Page 2 The artist met with the project team over a four month period to develop the artwork design concept which was presented to the Arts Commission on September 4, 2013. The Arts Commission approved the design concept for display and public comment. Artwork displays were installed at the Cole and Dove Libraries and information was posted on the City web site and distributed to local media outlets. At their October 3, 2013 meeting, the Arts Commission reviewed the overall positive public comments and approved the artwork design which is recommended to City Council for final approval. The location and installation details ofthe approved artworks have been fully coordinated with the City's Project Manager and with Principal Architect Kelley Needham of the firm WLC Architects, Inc. The artworks will consist of Fire Box Display murals and concrete treatment created with a combination of historical, fire related artifacts and sculpted elements to be installed in the courtyard and main entrance ofthe building - the location ofthe highest concentration of visitors. The artist's concept allows the history and legacy of fighting fire and the Carlsbad Firehouse to be shared with young and old. The variety of elements and visual information will help visitors to interact with the work and to appreciate and understand the history, sacrifices and accomplishments of those who serve the community in this safety profession. Staff recommends City Council approve the public artwork design concept for Fire Station #3. FISCAL IMPACT: NO NEW FISCAL IMPACT Council previously appropriated General Capital Construction funds and Public Facilities Fee funds for the Fire Station #3 project and allocated $48,000 for the public art elements. There are sufficient remaining appropriations to carry out the fabrication and instaiiation of the proposed and approved art elements for the fire station at this time. The public art project budget is as follows: Fire Station #3 Public Art Budget and Expenses Total public art allocation $48,000 Costs Original design contract $8,000 Fabrication & installation of artwork $40,000 Estimated Total Project Costs $48,000 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: On November 21, 2012, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 6929 adopting a Negative Declaration and Planning Commission Resolution No. 6930 approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP 12-07), respectively for the project. EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution No. 2013-273 Approving public artwork design for Fire Station #3. 2. Proposed artwork design concepts for Fire Station #3. (Exhibits A&B) EXHIBIT 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-273 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALlFORNiA, APPROVING PUBLIC ^ ARTWORK CONCEPT DESIGN FOR FIRE STATION #3 4 5 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, Caiifornia, has shown its 6 commitment to fostering art and culture in the community by incorporating public art 7 into its eligible civic projects; and WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California, identified Fire IQ Station #3, as one of the city's most recent civic projects identified to have a public art 11 component included as part of its construction; and 12 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cartsbad, California, approved an allocation of $48,000, which is 1 % of the total construction cost for public art as specified by Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.18; and WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Office utilized the public arts process, conducted an open competition and artist Betsy Schuiz was selected by the Fire Station #3 public art committee; and WHEREAS, on October 3, 2013 the Arts Commission approved the Schuiz 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 2Q artwork proposal and recommended the design for City Council approval. 21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of 22 Carlsbad, California, as follows: 23 24 25 26 27 28 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the proposed public artwork concept design at Fire Station #3 is hereby approved. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City of Carisbad on the 19*^ day of November, 2013, by the foliowing vote to wit: AYES: NOES: Council Members Hali, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. None. ABSENT: None. ATTEST: BARBARA ENGLESON, Ci = 0: EXHIBIT 2-A h- 15.000" : Front View 22.000" Front View Side View Fire Box Display Murals These three murals are located to the right of the front door, as viewed from the outside. The total area of the murals is approximately 40" x 60" with a depth of 12" (TBD). The coat, boots, pants, and tool are sculpted. The hat is either sculpted or else the actual hat. The fire extinguisher and the fire pull are actual vintage items. The frame is made of aluminum painted to match the building trim, or a metal with a rusted finish that is sealed and waxed. EXHIBIT 2-A cn £ CO <2 20.75" 41.000" ii h 4.000" Q O O vd ro ^•SiibiPU - Front View Side View 2.4" j< 9" >| A Y E CO a; E to JZ Fire Box Display Murals These four murals are located to the left of the front door, as viewed from the outside. The total area of the three smaller 9" x 9" glass murals is approximately 9" x 36" with a depth of 4" - 6" (TBD). The larger mural is 36" X 66" with a depth of 4" - 6" (TBD) The hose, ladder, and tools are all sculpted. The nozzle is an actual vintage item. The frame is made of either painted aluminum to match the building trim, or a metal with a rusted finish that is sealed and waxed. EXHIBIT 2-B Fire Station #3 Public Art Design Vincent Kitch Cultural Arts Manager November 19, 2013 1 View from the corner of Cannon and Wind Trail Way 2 Fire Station #3 Art Selection Process Overview •Project listed in the CIP •Budget identified $48,000 1% of the total construction costs •Artist presentations to Public Art Selection Committee •December 2012 – artist Betsy Schulz selected, design contract issued 3 Fire Station #3 Art Selection Process Overview •July 2013 final design concepts presented to Arts Commission •September 2013, public comment received •October 2, 2013, the Arts Commission approved design concept, recommending City Council approval 4 Betsy Schulz 5 Perspective 6 View of Entrance with Murals 7 Fire Box Display Murals Three murals located to the right of the front door. 8 Fire Box Display Murals 9 Four murals located to the left of the front door. Materials 10 Concrete Treatment 11 12 Questions? 13 Recommendation: Approve public artwork design concept for Fire Station #3. 14 Mural detail 15 Fire Station #3 Public Art Selection Committee Voting •Mike Lopez, Fire Division Chief •Pam Friese, Arts Commission Representative •Kelley Needham, Principal Architect •Jeremy Raimo, community representative •Pat Caughey, San Diego area Landscape Architect •Connie Beardsley, Public Art Consultant Non-Voting •Tina Schmidt, Arts Commission Chair •Patrick McGarry, Public Works Superintendent •Liz Ketabian, Park Planning Manager •Peter Gordon, Cultural Arts Manager •Karen McGuire, Gallery Curator •Tonya Rodzach, Community Coordinator 16