TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
Martin Betz, Cultural Arts Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Application and Selection Process for Public Art in City Hall and Other City Facilities; Update on Alternative Locations for "LOVE" Sculpture (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
RECEIVE AND FILE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report regarding the process for selection of art to be placed in City Hall and other City facilities, as well as an update on alternative locations for installation of the "LOVE" sculpture.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications at this time.
BACKGROUND:
During the April 3, 2018, City Council meeting, Council approved issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for public art projects, including murals in Manhattan Beach and at City Hall, as well as Utility Box Beautifications. City Council also directed staff to provide an update on the application and selection process for commissioning art for City Hall and other City facilities.
Additionally, City Council discussed a proposed donation by Warren Lichtenstein of Robert Indiana's "LOVE" sculpture. Council ultimately rejected the proposed location on the Strand, and directed staff to pursue alternative locations for the donated piece at the Metlox and Civic Center Plazas. Council requested that staff return at a future meeting with an update on those proposed sites for final City Council approval.
DISCUSSION:
The Public Art Selection process is detailed in the Art in Public Places Master Plan (Attachment 1), which was approved by the City Council on May 21, 2002. By referring to the guidelines, the process below will be implemented to select public art projects in City facilities, including City Hall.
1. The Cultural Arts Commission will identif...
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