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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.6 PublicArtPolicy r- :'-';..),.;[~~:&~t~iS'~~~..,..~~ ,,~. . ... . . ~. .' : .' .. .. File # .. - . AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 1997 SUBJECT: Public. Art Policy (Report prepared by Eddie Peabody, Jr., Community Development Director) EXHIBITS ATTACHED: I) Resolution approving Public Art Policy 2) Proposed Public Art Policy RECOMMENDATIO~lfReview proposed policy and approve Resolution adopting Public Art Policy FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None BACKGROUND: At the July I, 1997 City Council meeting, the City Council reviewed a request by the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation to consider the establishment of a Public Art Policy for the City of Dublin. As a result of that presentation, staff was directed to prepare a Public Art Policy for review by the City Council. . Staff worked with Lynne Baer of the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation in developing a proposed policy. It , . would include: . . purpose of public art . what criteria should be used . how staff and the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation would work with the development community . definition of Artworks . where it might be located . final approval by the City Council " This policy would be voluntaxy, not mandatory and the purpose would be to encourage the placement of artwork in both public and private property locations where it may be of enjoyment by the community. Both staff and the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation would work together to foster interest by the development community . RECOMMENDATION Given the numerous new development proposals now in progress and the possibilities for development of public art in conjunction with these new projects, the encouragement of the City Council regarding this issue would be a solid endorsement of the role of public art in the community. Staff would recommend adoption of the attached resolution. .- - - -;- - - - - - - COPIES-TO:- Lynne Baer, DFAF - - - - -- Linda Jeffery ell 6 ITEM NO. g:agenda/1997/pubart RESOLUTION NO. . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ~~-~---~~-------_._--------_.~---------~~----------~------_.~----------~.--- APPROVING THE CITY OF DUBLIN PUBLIC ART POLICY WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City of Dublin to encourage the design of development projects to include creative visual artwork into the public buildings and public spaces of the community, and WHEREAS, public art can create more pleasing public spaces and provide continuity and historical links to the past and present of Dublin and the Tri-Valley area, and WHEREAS, it is important to increase public access and understanding of the visual arts in Dublin, and WHEREAS, the voluntary cooperation between the City of Dublin, the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation and the development community may well enrich our community's identity and sense of civic pride. . NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the attached Public Art Policy and staff is authorized to work with the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation in implementing its provisions. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 7th day of October, 1997. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MA YOR ATTEST: . CITY CLERK EXHIBIT 1 CITY OF DUBLIN PUBLIC ART POLICY . It is the policy of the City Council of the City of Dublin to encourage design of development projects to include creative visual artwork of artists and craftpeople into the City buildings and public spaces of the community. This policy shall not be a mandatory requirement of new development projects. Purpose of Public Art "'create more visually pleasing public spaces "'enrich community identity and foster a sense of civic pride "'provide continuity and historical links to the past and present of Dublin and the Tri-Valleyarea "'leave to future generations a visual legacy of the present community "'increase public access and understanding of the visual arts Criteria *appropriateness to the site - relationship of visual artwork and site shall be considered in terms of the physical dimensions, social dynamics, environmentally sensitive, durability of . materials, and resistance to vandalism *standard of excellence - in the judgment of recognized art experts, the work shall be of exceptional quality and enduring value Policy *the Community Development Department will identify appropriate projects with major public access either visually from the roadways, large outdoor spaces, or heavy foot traffic "'the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation will provide initial guidance and structure for the inclusion of art in new development in the City *in consultation with the developer and architect, DF AF will assist in identifying appropriate sites and possibilities for art *the identification process will begin early in the design phase of the project because art designed specifically for a location and integrated into the design is more successful and meaningful than work added later *at all phases of the selection process, DFAF and the Community Development Department will act in an advisory capacity to the developer "'the City Council will have final approval of the artwork -1- . EXHIBIT. L . Definition of Artworks *fine artworks include but are not limited to: sculpture, murals, fountains, paving designs, paintings and lighting using appropriate materials such as clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, plastics, and natural plant materials *works that are decorative, ornamental, or functional elements of the architecture or landscape design when commissioned from an artist as an integral aspect of a structure or site and not designed by the architect or landscape architect Location of Public Art The Community Development Director will identify appropriate areas where projects might be located. Such areas might include: *major street intersections that serve as gateways to significant public or private development projects *large outdoor spaces located within private projects *environmental and utilitarian elements such as bus shelters, benches, light standards, walkways and fencing *public parks and open space The developer will be consulted and the DF AF will assist in identifying appropriate sites and possibilities for art. Every effort will be made to identify sites and art possibilities at an early design stage of the project. . Selection of Artworks The DF AF and the Community Development Director will act in an advisory capacity to the Developer. The City Council will have final approval ofthe artwork. . dated: October 7, 1997 g: cOITesp\ep\proj spec\artpolcy -J. -