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CC 2015-11-10_10a Public Art ProjectMEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL .Jff" FROM: TERESA MCCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR . :v BY: MATTHEW DOWNING:-)tssOCIATE PLANNER ' SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING STAFF PROJECT 14-006; CHUMASH BASKET AT 126 SOUTH MASON STREET AND HARRIET QUIMBY RELIEF BENCH AT -127 SHORT STREET; APPLICANTS -YAK TITYU TITYU YAK TILHINI NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBE AND ARROYO GRANDE IN BLOOM-PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Chumash basket sculpture and the Harriet Quimby relief bench and appropriate $2,000 from the General Fund into this project. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: For the Chumash basket, there is an initial funding impact of approximately $2,000 resulting from the applicant's request for the City to install lights to illuminate the base of the structure. The applicant's request would be funded from the unallocated General Fund balance. There. is no additional fiscal impact projected for the bench. No mainten~nce costs are planned for the project from City funds. BACKGROUND: In 2002, the City Council approved staff recommendations for an Art in Public Places Program and Process. The recommendations were prepared with the assistance of the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council. It was lamely in response to c~mmunity controversy that was generated by a public art piece that was displayed by a private developer in the Village. An Art Donation Program was approved by the City Council-in 2006. In 2011, the Public Art Guidelines were amended regarding the Art in Public Places Program and limited the process only to private projects. The City's current Guidelines are included in Attachment 1. In January 2013, Arroyo Grande Public Art (AGPA) was established as a program within Arroyo Grande In Bloom (AGIB), a non-profit volunteer organization. Two (2) public art pieces have been approved to date. The first public art piece approved was the mural at 303 E. Branch Street on May 2, 2014 and second was the Japanese Lantern sculpture located at the Peoples Self Help Housing apartments at 150 South Courtland Street. Item 10.a. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF STAFF PROJECT 14-006 NOVEMBER 10, 2015 PAGE2 The Council was set to review a sculpture piece at 126 South Mason Street in 2014; however, that project was withdrawn and has now been replaced by the basket sculpture. Staff Advisory Committee The Staff Advisory Committee reviewed the previous sculpture project on October 1, · 2014 and raised concerns regarding security, maintenance, and potential repair of the piece.· Due to the similar nature of the basket sculpture proposal, these concerns remain. San Luis Obispo Arts Council The San Luis Obispo County Arts Council met on October 29, 2015 to review the two (2) art proposals. At that time, the Arts Council provided the following .recommendations to the City Council regarding the Chumash basket piece: . 1. The applicant should investigate utilizing a local piece of granite from San Luis Obispo County as the base of the basket sculpture; 2. 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; and 3. The applicant shall provide thorny barrier plants around the sculpture base to discourage touching the art piece. The Arts Council also reviewed the Harriet Quimby relief bench, providing the following recommendations to the City Council: 1. Of the three loc_ations identified for the placement of the bench, location #3 ·is the preferred location as it could replace the existing, deteriorating benches; 2. Consider if the "Walk of History" should be chronological or grow organically; and · 3. If an alternate location in the City is desired for the bench, allow latitude for its (re)location. The AGIB Public Art Committee will be discussing a signage program for art pieces implemented under the ·Public Art Guidelines in order to establish a recognizable continuity with the program and provide for opportunities to supply supplemental educational information about the various art pieces utilizing a Quick Response (QR) code, which can be read using a smart phone. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: The Arroyo Grande Public Art Committee has been working with Northern Chumash tribe leadership to develop the art proposal located along the City's "Walk of History" at 126 S!Juth Mason Street between the creek and the Heritage House Museum. The piece will be located in the planter area adjacent to the creek overlook platform, which provides a natural setting to complement the piece. The selected artist, Leah Mata, is a member of the yak titYu titYu yak tilhini Northern Chumash tribe and is an award winning artisan. A description of the proposed project is attached. Item 10.a. - Page 2 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF STAFF PROJECT 14-006 NOVEMBER 10, 2015 PAGE3 The basket sculpture is intended to represent the yak titYu titYu material culture, is intended to help the public understand more about the art of basketry of a local indigenous people of the area, and is inspired by the traditional basket designs but will not be a replica of any known basket. The, art sculpture is proposed to be a three- dimensional copper piece that is four feet (4') in diameter. The piece will be mounted to a base, preliminarily identified to be granite, and will rise between two and five feet (2'- 5') from the ground. The design will resemble a coiled basket tray, with cutouts and welded with the same cutout design rising from both sides of the basket. The piece would then be texturized in order to give the appearance of an actual basket on the typically smooth medium·. An educational plaque will be installed with the art to describe what is known of Northern Chumash basket making and its representation of managing material resources. If copper is the final material choice, it will be left untreated in order to weather naturally. If steel is the preferred medium ·given the value of copper, a patina would likely be applied and a protective coating utilized to protect from over weathering. ·Any u_nforeseen maintenance or repair required for the piece will be the responsibility of the AGPA Committee. In addition to the basket piece, a second piece of public art is proposed for the "Walk of History". The Arroyo Grande Public Art Committee, led by Mary Giambalvo, has worked to implement a previously approved project of a plaque honoring Harriet Quimby, the first American woman to earn a pilot's license, who lived for a brief time in Arroyo Grande during the late 1880s. The Arroyo Grande Public Art Committee has raised funds to install a bench, consistent with the metal benches within the Village, that also has space for a bas relief of Quimby's face and a short ·explanation of her relationship with the City and her fame as a pilot. Several locations for the bench have been tentatively identified, including to the west of the Old School House at 127 Short Street, to the north of the School House along the pathway, or near the creek overlook platform, adjacent to the proposed Chumash basket. The selected artist, Steve Curry, is president of Wed Dog Designs and has volunteered his time to create an ima·ge from a photo of Quimby, wh_ich will then be turned into a bronze relief. A description of the proposed project is attached. Review Process Under Public Art Guidelines In accordance with the City's Public Art Guidelines, the projects shall be considered and approved by the City Council in consultation with the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council. The panel selection for this project includes the following to date: • Two representatives from the property owner: Teresa McClish and Matt Downing • Two representatives from the County Art Council: Kathy Teuffel and Jim Trask • One representative from the Architectural Review Committee: Michael Peachy • One representative from the Chamber or Village Improvement Association: Bob Lund Item 10.a. - Page 3 CITY COUNCIL . CONSIDERATION OF STAFF PROJECT 14-006 NOVEMBER 10, 2015 PAGE4 • One representative from the South County Historical Society: Ross Kongable The intent of establishing the-process was to ensure that public art projects were sensitive to community concerns, but to avoid government censorship of art. The primary focus was on private projects in public view. However, because the City is the property owner, the Council is requked to adopt a resolution allowing the installation and maintenance of the art pieces on City property. The following criteria are used in the 'selection of public art, which was also developed by the County Arts Council: 1. Relationship to the social, cultural and historical identity of the area. If the public art is proposed to be located in the Village Core Downtown or Village Mixed Use Districts, the art piece shall be representative or evocative of the turn of the century historical period; · 2. Evaluation of artistic excellence; 3. Appropriateness. of scale, form, material, content and design relative to the immediate and general neighborhood; 4. Relationship to the social, cultural a11d historical identity of the area; 5. Appropriateness of proposed materials as regards to structural and surface integrity, protection against vandalism, public safety and weathering; 6. Ease of maintenance; 7. Appropriateness of proposed method of installation of artwork and safety and structural factors involved in installation; 8. Artist's experience in working on comparable projects. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives have been identified for the Council's consideration: • Adopt the attached Resolution approving the public art installations and appropriate $2,000 from the General Fund unallocated fund balance; • Adopt the attached Resolution approving the public art installations but do not approve the $2,000 appropriation from the General Fund unallocated fund balance; • Modify the attached Resolution to approve one, but not both, of the art installations; • Modify the attached Resolution to approve one, but not both, of the art installations and do not approve the $2,000 appropriation from the General Fund unallocated fund balance; Item 10.a. - Page 4 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF STAFF PROJECT 14-006 NOVEMBER 10, 2015 PAGES • -Do not adopt the attached Resolution, provide specific findings, and direct staff to return with an appropriate resolution denying the art installations; or • Provide direction to staff. ADVANTAGES: Providing the sites for the public art installations will enhance the creek walk site for the benefit of the community. DISADVANTAGES: No disadvantages have been identified: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Department has determined that this project is categorically exempt based upon section 15301 ( e) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding existing facilities. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS: A public hearing notice was mailed to all property owners within 300' of the sites, was published in The Tribune, and posted on the City's website on Friday, October 30, 2015. The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall on Thursday, November 5, 2015 and the staff report was posted on the City's website on Friday, November 6, 2015. No comments were received prior to agenda distribution. Attachments: 1. Public Art Guidelines 2. Chumash basket project description 3. Harriet Quimby relief bench project description Item 10.a. - Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 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 Counc!I finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, that the public art projects meet these criteria: 1. Relationship to the social, ?ultural 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; Item 10.a. - Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE2 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". A. 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 s~ructural 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. Item 10.a. - Page 7 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE3 _On a motion by Council member ____ , seconded by Council member ___ _ and by the following roll call vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1 oth day of November 2015. Item 10.a. - Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE4 JIM HILL, MAYOR ATTEST: KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: DIANNE THOMPSON, CITY MANAGER APPROVED AS TO FORM: HEATHER K. WHITHAM, CITY ATTORNEY Item 10.a. - Page 9 RESOLUTION NO. PAGES 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. Item 10.a. - Page 10 '.l CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ATIACHMENT 1 Public Art Guidelines And Public Art Donation Program Adopted by City Council Resolution No. 3787 October 12, 2004 Ordinance No. 557 October 26, 2004 Amended by City Council Resolution No. 4411 November 8, 2011 © 2004, 2011 City of Arroyo Grande All Rights Reserved Item 10.a. - Page 11 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PUBLIC ART PUBLIC ART GUIDELINES Purpose The purpose of these Guidelines is to create a framework to facilitate and encourage property owners to provide outdoor public art on their property, or, if approved by the Director of Community Development, in the adjacent public right-of-way. For purposes of these Guidelines "Public Art" shall mean art located on private property that is displayed in an open area that is freely available to the general public or public accessibility is provided based upon the characteristics of the artwork or its placement on the site. Artwork may include free-standing pieces (e.g. a sculpture or water fountain) or may be integrated into its surroundings as an architectural element (e.g. relief sculpture embedded in pavement or a wall, a mosaic or mural on a wall, decorative railings or lighting. These Guidelines are intended to assist artists, citizens and city officials and staff to understand the City's goals regarding art that is displayed in a manner that is available and accessible to the general public. The City recognizes that art and artistic expression is a protected activity and these Guidelines are not intended to unduly restrict creative expression or limit the types of public art possible. Rather, they are intended to facilitate and encourage the best possible combination of sites and artwork, and help to guide what is essentially a form of communication between the artist and the community. Process These Guidelines are applicable to public art projects proposed to be located on private property or by a private owner in the adjacent public right of way. The guidelines and criteria contained herein shall also apply to public art projects on City property, which shall be considered and approved by the City Council, in consultation with the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council, and with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission if art is proposed to be placed-on park property, and are subject to the Public Art Donation Program to the extent applicable. PubliC Art Panel In order to solicit community input and involvement for the consideration and promotion of public art on private property in the City, a Public Art Panel has been established to review all public art. The 7 member panel is made up of the following representatives to be convened as needed (a minimum of 6 members shall be residents or business owners in Arroyo Grande): ••• -. 2 representatives from the property owner . 2 representatives designated by the County Arts Council. 1 representative from the Architectural Review Committee. 1 representative from the Chamber of Commerce or 1 representative from the Village Improvement Association ifthe project is within the Village Districts. 1 representative from the Historical Society. Item 10.a. - Page 12 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PUBLIC ART The Public Art Panel will convene to approve public art by a majority vote after the piece or plans are presented at a public hearing held by the City Council for the purpose of obtaining community input. The San Luis Obispo County Arts Council shall act in an advisory capacity to the Public Art Panel. Guidelines The following guidelines developed by the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council are intended to facilitate and encourage Public Art that is proposed to be placed on private property or by a property owner on adjacent public right of way within the City: 1. Public art shall be original and of high artistic quality. 2. Public art shall be compatible with the immediate site and neighborhood in terms of social and cultural characteristics, architectural scale, materials, land use and geographical and environmental context. 3. Public art shall not impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic or conflict with public or private easements. 4. Consideration shall be given to any public safety or public health concerns related to, or created by, the artwork. 5. Public art shall be constructed of durable, high-quality materials and require minimal or no maintenance. 6. Public art shall be securely installed. 7. A wide variety of artistic expression is encouraged. However, expressions of profanity or vulgarity are inappropriate. Selection Criteria The following are considerations for the selection of public art 1. Relationship to the social, cultural and historical identity of the area; 2. Evaluation of artistic excellence; 3. Appropriateness of scale, form, material, content and design relative to the imn;iediate neighborhood; 4. Appropriateness of proposed materials as regards to structural and surface integrity, protection against vandalism, public safety and weathering; 5. Ease of maintenance; Item 10.a. - Page 13 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE 6. Appropriateness of proposed method of installation and artwork and safety and structural factors involved in installation; 7. Artist's experience in working on comparable proje.cts. PUBLIC.ART The City or Public Art Panel may consider a revolving art program for a proposed location on an ongoing basis. Location Public art is allowed in any district and is strongly encouraged in the Village Downtown, Village Mixed Use, Gateway Mixed Use, Fair Oaks Mixed Use and Public Facility Districts. Promotion of public art visible from intersections within these districts as well as proximate to public gathering areas, plazas and public parking areas is highly recommended. PUBLIC ART DONATION PROGRAM Purpose Public art can provide aesthetic, cultural and economic benefits to the community. The City of Arroyo Grande Public Art Donation Program is a means by which an artist, or an individual or group commissioning an artist, may donate, gift or bequeath public art to the City of Arroyo Grande for location in a city owned public place. Definition Public art can be defined as "The engagement of an artist with public place involving original, creative work by an individual or a group." This includes functional and original works of art that also serve as capital improvements, such as, but not limited to seating, fountains, lighting, and free standing art forms. Pre-fabricated manufactured items such as benches, fountains etc. are not considered public art. Proposal Proposals should include: 1. A donor application form (See Attachment 1) 2. The artist or donor's name, 3. Title of the work and artist statement 4. Description of the work (such as a photograph, artist's rendering or computer generated image) 5. The materials and size of the work 6. A preferred public location 7. A statement from the donor and artist that the art is free of encumbrances Item 10.a. - Page 14 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PUBLIC ART 8. The artist's resume if available 9. Estimated value of donated work 10. Recommended manner of installation 11. Estimated maintenance cost Process The following steps will result in the review and decision regarding a proposal: 1. The proposal would be submitted to the Community Development Department to review it to: a. Determine ongoing and General Plan consistency, accuracy and appropriateness. b. Insure it would not create an undue risk or a safety problem. c. Consider maintenance requirements d. Determine durability e. Identify any engineering concerns 2. The proposal will be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission if proposed to be placed on a park property. 3. Recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for review and action during a public hearing. The Council would have final approval of the donation. Guidelines for Review of the Proposal The following guidelines would be used for review of art donations: 1. Public art shall be original and of high artistic quality. 2. Public art shall be compatible with the immediate site and neighborhood in terms of social and cultural/historical characteristics, architectural scale, materials, land use and geographical and environmental context. 3. Public art shall not impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic or conflict with public or private easements. 4. Consideration shall be given to any public safety or public health concerns related to or created by the artwork. 5. Public art shall be constructed of durable, high-quality materials and require minimal or no maintenance. Item 10.a. - Page 15 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PUBLIC ART 6. Public art shall ?e securely installed. 7. A wide variety of artistic expression is encouraged. However, expressions of profanity or vulgarity are inappropriate. Display of Public Art 1. A contract shall be executed between the artist and the City establishing the terms of the proposed installation. 2. Artwork shall be displayed to include the artwork title, artist's name, patron's name if applicable and date of completion. The materials used and a short explanation of the work could be included as an option. Plaques will not be used for advertising purposes. 3. Prior to accepting the project, the Community Development Department shall receive from the artist or donor a set of plans, specifications, and a copy of a maintenance record, which identifies maintenance, installation and removal instructions. The transportation, installation and adjunct costs (such as engineering, a base for the artwork or other installation elements) related to artwork are the responsibility of the donor. 4. Once the art piece is installed (by the donor under the supervision of City staff with the artist's installation direction and donor installation funding), it will require inspection and sign off by a City Building Inspector. 5. Following inspection, the artwork shall become the property of the City. A publicized dedication ceremony shall be held to present the art piece to the community. Item 10.a. - Page 16 Overview yak tii!u tifYu yak tilhini-Northern Chumash Tribe 660 Camino Del Rey, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Email: olivas.mona@gmail.com Public Art Piece Package Submission October 2, 2015 ATTACHMENT 2 This project is presented by the yak titYu titYu, Northern Chumash Tribe. Our membership is comprised of individuals and families who are from villages from the San Luis Obispo County region including the villages that were located within what is now known as the city of Arroyo Grande. We have been working in coalition with Arroyo Grande Public Art to bring this piece to fruition. We are proud of our heritage, our people, and the beautiful land we call our home. We are grateful for the opportunity to share with you a part of our rich past, our exciting present, and our limitless future. We respectfully request the Arroyo Grande City Council approve this public art.project. Financial Information $6,500 in funding has been secured. The Artist The artist for this work is Leah. Mata. Leah is a member of the yak tit>'u titYu Northern Chumash Tribe. yak titYu tit>'u yak tPhini, is a tribe of indigenous Northern Chumash people from the San Luis Obispo County region and we represent an unbroken chain of lineage, kinship, and culture. Our purpose is to protect, preserve, and promote our culture, language, resources, and world view. The.yak tit>'u titYu -Northern Chumash were the earliest residents of the central coast of California. With arrival of Europeans we endured tremendous death and often time forced assimilation, however the Chumash culture has survived and is in the midst of an unprecedented revival. We wish to preserve and promote our traditional kinships and ways, native language, songs, dances, art and world view. Leah Mata works as a Traditional Artist creating contemporary living forms ofregalia and jewelry, allowing for the opportunity to experience California Indian arts. Her work as a traditional Northern Chumash Artist is root_ed in the past, yet she also incorporates her contemporary artistic expressions and blends them with traditional knowledge to create special pieces. Leah's is an award winning artist and has been awarded top honors such as the Autry Indian Market 2012-Best in Diverse Cultural Arts, Heard Museum Fair 2013-First Place Traditional Attire. In 2011 Leah was awarded the Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship, and a Master Artist recipient for ACTA 2013. Item 10.a. - Page 17 Leah's education, B.A. in Anthropology, and a Graduate Student working towards a Masters in Cultural Sustainability has afforded her access to collections and archives to further understand the traditional expertise of the Chumash people. Given tliat most of the materials needed to create traditional Northern Chumash material culture are natural, it can require years of planning. Leah, along with her family must gather materials seasonally before they can be processed and then used. Leah is committed to environmental issues that play a role in the ability to gather materials needed to sustain her traditional arts. Finding ways to making sure each generation can sustain these art forms is an integral part of Leah's education, and allows her the ability to incorporate her artistic practice with her academic goals. The Art Piece This original art piece will represent the yak titYu titYu material culture and help the public understand more about the art of basketry, from the indigenous people of the villages of Chiliquin, Chimoli, Chixwale and W asna that were all located in, or in proximity to what we now call Arroyo Grande, CA. We have chosen to use a basket (which the Chumash were highly noted for) as we feel this iconic art form will translate nicely with our message of a shared history to this place we now call Arroyo Grande. Originally our coiled baskets were made from plant materials that are indigenous to the Arroyo Grande area, materials such as sedge, juncus, deer grass, and bracken fem. · The project design will adhere to Northern Chumash style traditions but will not be a copy of a known basket design. The design will be created by Leah Mata and as the project goes forward, we'll know more of the story she is telling. Her design will maintain specific Northern Chumash characteristics. In addition, the accompanying narrative will include what we know about Northern Chumash basket making and its representation of managing materials resources. For this art piece, the artist's first choice is to use copper. The design will resemble a coiled basket tray and will be a circular shape, approximately 4 feet in diameter. The piece will have a three dimensional medium display by cutting, or water jetting the basket design in the metal, and soldering/welding an identical design over the cut-out with a 2 inch riser on both sides on the basket . To finalize the appearance the metal will be texturized to give the appearance of an actual basket. Mounting design is currently being redesigned as the project medium had changed from the first proposal idea. yak tieu titYu will submit a detail mounting plan when the design is complete. Location and Maintenance The location of the piece will be in a triangular shaped area within the Arroyo Grande Heritage Square Park. This piece will be low maintenance and will able to withstand the elements, which make it a good fit for the location. It will age naturally. The location is along the AG Walk of History which is·an ideal location for the placement of our work of art. We would like to have solar lighting available from at least two directions an<J hope the City of Arroyo Grande could provide for the lighting Item 10.a. - Page 18 S~e . The project may take up to one year to complete following approval by the Arroyo Grande City Council. Attachments 1. Photo of prototype of basket. 2. Photo of recommended location for placement. 3. Map with recommended location within the Heritage Square Park. If there are any questions regarding this proposal, please don't hesitate to contact me. au'' au' Mona Olivas Tucker Tribal Chairperson Item 10.a. - Page 19 Item 10.a. - Page 20 \ '· r } r'''""'' Item 10.a. - Page 21 ARROYO GRANDE PUBLIC ART ATTACHMENT 3 WALK OF HISTORY HARRIET QUIMBY JULY2015 Item 10.a. - Page 22 Harriet Quimby Bench With Bronze Relief Background: Harriet Quimby, born in 1875, was the first American woman to earn a pilot's license. Although Harriet and the newspapers of her time declared she was born in Arroyo Grande, we know now she was actually born in Michigan, but her family moved to Arroyo Grande in 1888 when Harriet was thirteen. By 1890, they had moved to Northern California, but it appears that Harriet was sufficiently intrigued by her sh0rt tenure in Arroyo Grande to make her alter her history to give it more prominence, including a fabricated birthplace. Several decades ago, the Arroyo ·Grande City Council approved a plaque to honor it famous albeit short-time resident. A wording for the plaque was submitted as requested, but the project faded and disappeared. Now, funds have been raised by the new Arroyo Grande Public Art committee to resurrect the plan. It is proposed the art to be a decorative and functional bench and be placed along the Walk of History between the village museums and Arroyo Grade creek. The bench would have a plaque with a bas relief of Quimby's face and a short explanation of her relationship with the city and her fame as a pilot (two articles attached) Bench: The bench will be ordered through the city so that the bench will conform to city standards. Total cost for the bench wit}J the relief is $1846. Relief: The relief will be created from a photo of Harriet Quimby provided by Mary Giambalvo. Steve Curry, President of Wet Dog Designs will create an image from the photo and have it made into a bronze relief. The size of the relief will be 16 x 18 inches. (photo attached) Financial: Location: $2500 has been raised for-this project. The total cost will be: Bench with relief: Relief: Misc.: Total $1846 $ 514 $ 115 $2475 The bench will be located along the Walk Of History in Heritage Square. The preferred location is in front of the school house. (map attached) October 2007 Item 10.a. - Page 23 '.S. Aviatrix To Gef ·.· E·· Sr 't:v. :\. fttaa :~ "-""! s Editor f~:·-:_,:lJ'/~; GRANDE - r: ?.. -~\~~1-rt1. Harriet ):. (.:.-ctiy, ·;.,-ho was re: ~,,-,:·t~d1y horn in ~ ~ : __ bigan but wha gav"' '.:".'.'r :i~rth.place as ArroJ.:o \;, antlt~. ~m apparently !it~t an enl;!raved plaaue-in hirr llDaw - ~ ctty·s Parts and. Rt!<r•.Uoo Commlssioo,, 1ju\a.g with an off- C aada it..>-m W edr\ "tday r.tpt, rec-emmeaded pMte••t of. ····-.......... .._I• ff· I *'-' ........ Ute dtt~t .... i., .. ~ ~P-~~,~1~~ en, .... ' -=: '.', .... ' ' Ht.a t ..... ., ... s.•te, ·-tt &ulh County Hi.storical Sl)Clety's tour, and rcggested the society be contacted for pouible f!nancia l assistance fn purchasilli the plaque. M::-s. Giambalt'o aaid thls week that Quimby, the first woman in the ll.S. to obtain a pUvt's hl:ense, was definitely born in Coldwater~ Michigan, sceordmg to s. ~~orrespQndent. rnearc-h acqiusintaru:t-of the Ltlpez C'otth.nuatfon High Scb1:>ot humt ec1.rnomks: awl **d d~vt-lopment •••r. l!l'tcauu oi' tht' un-· certlln\1 O'YU lh• bir· tbfll('e, Mra. tUambaln ptlk1t'l• ta .,_.-i. •. ·· .Mtliltt tM• t. lart•r ......... recognizing Qaimbf's "'exploit.I! m the "'' .... tte words of Keuler-. and her adoption of Arroyo Grande u her birthplac!-. Quimb)', k1~ ill an airp!a ne craii!l tM )'.e,&r af~r the U.S. go•ern· ment gar e .her her licenH. apparently mCJ\fe<i to Arroyo GnH• as an infant. Sht appareutly rew IU.e hrr ,istory to make it mvr~' inhresttna:. \"'ltt tm ing birth la a wra liny _i\rroyo GraM• family in ~ ,-ew 8-c ) t"1 rif l;l t ff t'turn 'M w., .14\"\ll,'iH,1 t"Jrn. \41 ~ (! ltt1nb1.tlvl'-.uud ............. llldlC-0.•dhiDld I • ._ tut •c-KJ receh"• tlle park1 t-ommlut••• l'f'1!'Ml· m«i0datton. Ttaat. a will n!QU'"I\ l4 tt.e flillrD lf1Hll'J wt1at dte ...... W'1.f~ , dine. la oUM.r a.diee, com -•....,.•tCMl•Jlans :l EV th• Bbft a,..t fporu Com.to:. mact.n1 ~ MM Mr of ua••tioru., Ktalsle(' Aid. A joiat a"Uq was aq1tet.-wiUa lperts ~c.a, ••l•••••r deY:••n of U.. ~­ pax. to l"k...n. .-ddltio9J lnpul, K••dw•Uil. Item 10.a. - Page 24 i { I A counCil discpvers· •· '. . ·1 . -. ' native aviation Piont:ff:Jr . -., -' By Judith Walthers von Alten S~Writer · ·acrross the English· ~ei'.~ a feat ._·· --·· · : .. "·; ~ellli Earnsrt cmled ~;m9Stperilous" iri :' · · · hei· b()ok/"fiieFUiiofft'i. · · ·-. ; -" . · : · . Arrnyo Grande . has had a . famous Known as the unre.Sden China ·; daughter for almost 70 years and neyer · · Aviatrice," Quimby always wore a pUifPle : knew it. · · ,;§latin fl.Yin&: sui~ and lots :;()f _jewelry, · Tue.sday; Macy· Giarnbelvo of -Ar~oyo " · ',Giambalv~ said: Newsp~pers made a fuss Grande spilled the secret:. . over the 'flyer because sM was glamorous · Harriet Quimby, the first Arriei;lcan. aswell'ass..ltilled. . ... . -\li:;·orrum to be licensed as-an airplane pilot, . When Quimby died, the New.York Times'. was born May 1, 1884, in Arroyo Grande. gav:e her a frontj>age. tribµte wiUr a larg~ .. ~She's not listed in the rolls of lCical · . photograph~· Quimby waa --~ed ·Aug~ · 1; · sc:hoo~ because she was privately tutored; i912; during an aerisl display:over Dor~ · GiamJ;ialvo told City Council members chester Barbor in Boston,:-Giambalvo 'Tttesd4iy. Quimby later lived in Boston and · reported. · .. 'New:'York,shcsrud. : . · · . _ · "· ... -~he_crashmayhavebee,ncatisedbyher ·.<Giambalvo ~J1eroolf 1:lpilot...:.. stumbled · · · ': ovi.'rweigl'lt"male passenger:'s~:shlltmg his_ , ' across a reference fo Quimby and her weight, tipping the platl'e an~ throwmg · / birthplace while reading · a flying pilot and p~enger to th¢r deatlis, f. " ~l.Sgazine; then started researching .her Giambalvo sairl. · · · : . · \U'Y " .. ·As a mbrpJler . of the Sfµl, fstiis Qbi,spo ·r -~ ·s ~~by ·w~··:~ ·yoiing, ·namboyant, chapter of the 99's,Internati~nal Wom!*1 " . · dyri~Jclc "drama critic for the popular Pilots Organization, · Gtambalvo $riid her · · ·\lerlodical ''Leslie's Weekly" and other group wanted to help memot'iali~e Quimbl' \ · "'•lt?r newspapers. and the city of her birth. · -· :: ·· . · : \ ·'he "fas Um first person to be licensed to The citY's Par~:, and· .·-_Recr~ation : \.._·., ~oplanc ·and the first woman to fly Commission will discliss suclt_atrlbute .. ·-· ____ ' ~ -~ -· _: : _____ ... _____ - Item 10.a. - Page 25 ,'·\ l ,, ~µ,e_\ ~\~I ·fb 7' I~ Item 10.a. - Page 26 ' --·---------------------------·---- Item 10.a. - Page 27 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Item 10.a. - Page 28