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' RESOLUTION NO. 4699
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPROVING STAFF PROJECT 14-006; NEW PUBLIC ART-
CHUMASH BASKET AND HARRIET QUIMBY RELIEF BENCH;
LOCATED AT 126 SOUTH MASON STREET AND 127 SHORT STREET;
APPLIED FOR BY THE YAK TITYU TITyU YAK TILHINI NORTHERN
CHUMASH TRIBE AND THE ARROYO GRANDE PUBLIC ART
COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the yak titYu, tityu yak tilhini Northern Chumash tribe has proposed to
donate a piece of public art to represent their material culture and help the public
understand the art of basketry; and
WHEREAS, the Arroyo Grande in Bloom Public Art Committee,has proposed to install a
new bench with a bas relief of Harriet Quimby with an explanation of her ties to Arroyo
Grande; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council reviewed and approved the
Chumash basket sculpture project and the Harriet Quimby relief bench on October 29,
2015 in accordance to the Public Arts Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2015, the City Council reviewed the projects at a duly
noticed public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, that
the public art projects meet these criteria:
1. Relationship to the social, cultural and historical identity of the area.
The Chumash people are the earliest known native inhabitants in this area
dating 11,000-13,000 years ago. Chumash coastal life was highly
connected to both marine and terrestrial habitats where the natural
diversity and productivity of the land allowed for complex sociopolitical
and technological culture. The Chumash were one of the largest and most
advanced tribes in the region, operating a far-reaching trade network
(Page and Turnbull Historic Context Statement). Additionally, Harriet
Quimby was the first American woman to earn a pilot's license, lived in
Arroyo Grande during the late 1880s and represents a unique local tie to
American history.
2. Evaluation of artistic excellence;
The Chumash basket and the Harriet Quimby bas relief will make quality
additions to the City's Public Art Program and will each be artistically
unique to the area.
3. Appropriateness of scale, form, material, content and design relative to the
immediate neighborhood;
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The scale of both art pieces will fit appropriately with the area in which
they are placed, will be. constructed of durable materials, and will nicely
relate to the immediate neighborhood, thus allowing the public to enjoy
the pieces in a beautiful area along the "Walk of History".
4. Appropriateness of proposed materials as regards to structural and surface
integrity, protection against vandalism, public safety and weathering;
The use of copper or steel made to resemble copper is appropriate for the
Chumash basket as it will be allowed to weather naturally while being
durable to withstand the natural elements and continue to serve as an
educational piece for the public. The use of a Village style bench to
display the bas relief of Harriet Quimby is appropriate for the Village area
and will have a lifespan consistent with the benches in the area. .
5. Ease of maintenance;
Both art pieces will be constructed of metals that will withstand the natural
elements and will require little maintenance over time.
6. Appropriateness of proposed method of installation and artwork and safety and
structural factors involved in installation;
The Chumash basket will be installed on a base that is close to the
ground, which is an appropriate choice for the art piece. The Harriet
Quimby bench will be installed in an appropriate location along the "Walk
of History". Both pieces will be installed in accordance with applicable
California Codes to ensure structural safety.
7. Artist's experience in working on comparable projects.
Both artists for the art pieces have experience in the areas relative to
each art piece and have documented experience on comparable projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
hereby approves Staff Project 14-006 as described and shown in Exhibit "B", attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference with the above findings and subject to
the conditions of approval as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
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On a motion by Council Member Barneich, seconded by Council Member Guthrie, and by
the following roll call vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Barneich, Guthrie, Brown, and Mayor Hill
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Harmon
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 10th day of November 2015.
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JIM ILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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KELLY ET/b RE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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DIANNE THOM O U14NAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HEATHER K. WHITHAM, CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PUBLIC ART — CHUMASH BASKET AND HARRIET QUIMBY RELIEF BENCH
126 SOUTH MASON STREET AND 127 SHORT STREET
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City
requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. ' The public art shall be installed in conformance with the site design on Exhibit
"B" of this Resolution.
3. The applicant shall agree to indemnify and defend at his/her sole expense any
action brought against the City, its present or former, agents, officers, or
employees because of the issuance of said approval, or in anyway relating to the
implementation thereof, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The
applicant -shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any
court costs and attorney's fees which.the City, its agents, officers or employees
may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its
sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations under this
condition.
BUILDING AND LIFE SAFETY DIVISION AND FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY
4. The projects shall comply with the most recent editions of all California Codes, as
adopted by the City of Arroyo Grande.
5. Individual building permits shall be obtained for the installation of the projects.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
6. Maintenance responsibilities for the project shall be performed by the AGPA. A
maintenance agreement shall be entered into between the City and the AGPA
prior to installation.
7. : The applicant shall work with the Public Works Department on the installation of
lighting around the basket.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PUBLIC ART PANEL _
8. The applicant should investigate utilizing a local piece of granite from San Luis
Obispo County as the base of the basket sculpture.
9. The applicant shall consider the likelihood of theft if the piece is made from
copper and consider utilizing steel with a patina to resemble copper to deter
theft.
10. The applicant shall provide thorny barrier plants around the sculpture base to
discourage touching the art piece.
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 4699 was passed and adopted at a regular-meeting of the City Council
of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 10th day of November, 2015.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 17th day of
November, 2015.
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KELLY ET/;RE, CITY CLERK