R 5233 RESOLUTION NO. 5233
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ACCEPTING A DONATION OF TIME AND MATERIALS FOR
THE PAINTING OF UTILITY BOXES CITYWIDE AND WAIVING OF
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES; STAFF PROJECT 22-002; LOCATION
— CITYWIDE; APPLICANT — SHIRLEY HORACEK, ARROYO GRANDE
PUBLIC ART
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2022, Arroyo Grande Public Art recommended the City Council
hold a public hearing on the proposed painting of four (4) utility boxes within the City
("project") and consider the donation of time and materials for the proposed project in
accordance to the Public Arts Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2022, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing for
the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the project will have a public benefit and therefore
encroachment permit fees totaling $720 for four (4) utility boxes of $180 each can be
waived; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, that the
donation of time and materials for the proposed project meets these criteria:
1.Relationship to the social, cultural and historical identity of the area.
The donation of time and materials for the proposed project will have social
and cultural impacts as the project proposed designs that are tied to the social,
historical and cultural identity of the area with regards to the designs chosen.
2. Evaluation of artistic excellence;
Arroyo Grande Public Art met on August 8th, 2022 and selected the proposed
designs. AGPA recommended the proposed designs due to the proposal's
ability to improve the appearance of the existing utility boxes. The donation of
time and materials will further the ability of the project to be completed.
3. Appropriateness of scale, form, material, content and design relative to the
immediate neighborhood;
The donation of time and materials will facilitate the proposed artwork which is
intended to replicate natural elements to help the artwork seamlessly fit into
the surroundings of the public park. The materials chosen are appropriate and
are materials typically utilized for this type of application. The location of the
utility boxes provides an enhancement of the built environment for the
enjoyment of the art piece.
4. Appropriateness of proposed materials as regards to structural and surface
integrity, protection against vandalism, public safety and weathering;
The donation of time and materials will facilitate the project, which includes
materials selected that are commonly used in applications in public art
projects. The quality of the materials selected are such that they will improve
the surface integrity of the utility boxes and are meant to withstand natural
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weathering processes. The materials selected will not have adverse impacts
on public safety due to their proper application.
5. Ease of maintenance;
The donation of time and materials will facilitate the project, which includes
proposed materials that are intended to provide a durable, aesthetic finish that
helps protect and extend the life of the utility boxes, while improving their
aesthetic appearance.
6. Appropriateness of proposed method of installation and artwork and safety and
structural factors involved in installation;
The donation of time and materials are for artwork that will be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and will not cause safety or
structural issues during the installation.
7. Artist's experience in working on comparable projects.
The donation of time and materials will go to artists that have extensive
experience completing public art projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
hereby approves the donation of time and materials and waives the encroachment permit
fees in the amount of $720 for the project as described and shown in Exhibit "B" attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference with the above findings and subject to
the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
On a motion by Mayor Ray Russom, seconded by Council Member George, and by the
following roll call vote to wit:
AYES: Mayor Ray Russom, and Council Members George, Bameich, Paulding, and Storton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 11th day of October 2022.
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CAREN RAY US •M, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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WHITNEYly CD•NAL', CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CIiATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
UTILITY BOX PAINTING PROJECT
CITYWIDE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Division
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 designs on Exhibit "B"
of this Resolution.
3. The applicant shall agree to 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 any way 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.
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EXHIBIT B
OAK PARK/GRAND DESIGN TEMPLATE
Concept Drawing
TOP
Created in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Preferred Location: Oak Park/Grand 24"x33"
(if given another location will modify
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on one of the city's electrical boxes.I am an Arroyo Grande resident and I love my community. hity hope
is that this vibrantly colored pica writ capture people's hearts and minds and inspire them.Not only to
find the joy of painting or creating in their own ways but also to live fearlessly and excite a sense of
exploration In our beautifully Rifted coastline.
The piece has additional meaning to me,in that it actually Is depicting a story my father always lobed
Shan ng with us,about his drys of diving.Hour he found himself in a school of krill faced with the glorf of
a massive whale.It vias an ircredible story.Sadly,my father lost his battle with p.lshei mer's early this
month on 7!9/2022.It would be so special,if selected,to share his incredible story in this way,with the
rest of my community to honor him.
I am fully prepared to adapt the painting to accommodate the dimensions of the given elertriral host
surfaces including top.Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, JESSICA MATSON, 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. 5233 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 11th day of October, 2022.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 13th day of
October, 2022.
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J SSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK