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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupplemental Communication - City Council Study Session #2 -��NTINGTp cam,City of Huntington Beach OQ �cF�UUNTY CP��F File #: 18-250 Public Art Master Plan Proposal MEETING DATE: 8/20/2018 City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 8/15/2018 9 powered by LegistarTI HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL Task Force Proposal August 20, 2018 City Council Study Session TASK FORCE MEMBERS • Allied Arts Board Members: Celeste Hamil, Paula Lazicki, Hek Valdez • Community Services Staff: Marie Knight, Chris Slama, Kate Hoffman • Community Development Department Staff: Jane James, Joanna Cortez • City Manager's Office Staff: Antonia Graham • VHB staff: Susan Thomas OUR TASK • Prepare a proposal for the creation of a comprehensive Public Art Master Plan • Research best practices and funding options for a comprehensive public art program • Review and make recommendations regarding the composition and mission of existing Boards and Commissions and their potential role in the future plan COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR CONSIDERATION About the Plan: • There is an area for local artists to be involved • The art is accessible to the public • Not too many restrictions, rules, or obstacles • Shouldn't be a costly program or process • Look to incorporate the Allied Arts Board in the process • Should be inclusive not exclusive • Look at incentive based programs Misc. • Funding for art in the parks - how much is there, what is the process to expend funds? • Cultural Resources General Plan update - where does that stand? GOAL THIS EVENING: • Present preliminary recommendations from the Task Force for consideration and input • Based on input, the Task Force will return with a refined proposal for the Council's adoption. RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES The task force researched other municipalities with public art programs. • Some, such as Brea, Laguna Hills, Manhattan Beach, Whittier, and Downey only have programs that speak to including art in the Development process. • Some cities, such as Tustin, have set aside General Fund dollars for public art to be overseen by a citizen committee • Others such as Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, San Diego, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Portland and Seattle have, or are in the process of creating Master Plans for public art and many are included in an overall Cultural Arts Master Plan. Nationally - 2015 survey by the Americans for the Arts • There are over 4,500 local arts agencies • 45% operate a public arts program • 31 % have a Percent for the Arts Ordinance LA County - LA County Arts Commission Report • 53% of the cities have some type of Percent for the Arts programs Orange County - No Database Available Proposal for Master Plan for Public Art PROPOSED VISION The Public Art Master Plan inspires the creation of a globally recognized public arts legacy in Huntington Beach. PROPOSED MISSION To create a comprehensive Public Arts Master Plan that enhances and improves public places and spaces through permanent and temporary art installations and related programs that foster the community's sense of place and cultural identity. GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE PLAN • Inspire public art engagement, support and innovation through the Plan • Communicate the many benefits public art brings to our residents to enhance their quality of life • Ensure public art is reflective of the community's cultural identity, (ecology, history, society) as outlined in our General Plan GUIDING PRINCIPLES CONT... • Plan for, approve, create and maintain public art places and works through simple, straightforward and user friendly processes • Place a high priority on accessibility, relevancy, and quality - orientation in the overall Plan and individual works of art GUIDING PRINCIPLES CONT... • Nurture inclusion of local and regional artists as a Plan priority where appropriate • Utilize materials and resources that are environmentally sustainable, built to last, visually appealing, and that require minimal maintenance as is feasible • Continue to encourage the incorporation of public art within new private and public development GUIDING PRINCIPLES CONT... • Collaboratively create a common vision where architects, artists, and designers integrate their work • Support the Plan by generating awareness through public art communications, educational programs, workshops, and activations and community engagement GOALS 1. Create a Public Art Master Plan that includes: • Art installations in new private/public sector developments (Existing Program) • Art installations on public land and parks (Funding for parks exists, no process exists) • Art installations on private property that is publically visible 2. Reflect the community's identity and values, brand personality, and unique sense of place in the Plan. • Ensure public art is reflective of the community's cultural identity, (ecology, history, society) as outlined in our General Plan • Establish a list of appropriate public locations throughout the city for potential placement of public art 3. Lead the planning process with best practices for public place -making, a cultural tourism development emphasis, and community quality of life enhancement focus. • Establish a diverse group of qualified leaders with relevant experience gathering broad public input to guide the Plan development process • Leverage cultural tourism and public investment in quality of life/quality of place improvements in the Plan 4. Integrate the Plan with existing City public and private sector planning, infrastructure and initiatives as feasible. • Develop comprehensive, long range, focused policies, protocols and procedures for the Plan's implementation and sustainability 5. Establish a funding source that will allow for periodic calls for projects, as well as maintenance of current and future works in the City collection. Research, develop and adopt a long term funding plan to include appropriate funding ordinances to support the Plan development, implementation and maintenance as well as public grants and private foundations. Establish a Public Arts Trust Fund to receive funding for Public Art Master Plan projects GOAL 1 - DEEPER DIVE 1. CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN THAT INCLUDES: A. Art installations in new private/public sector developments (Existing Program) B. Art installations on public land and parks (Funding for parks exists, no process exists) C. Art installations on private property that is publically visible A. EXISTING PUBLIC ART PROGRAM • Objectives facilitate the use of public art in the design of private and public developments • Encourage the inclusion of artists proficient in visual arts in the project design team • Foster collaboration among artists, architects, and engineers to fully integrate artworks within development proposals EXISTING PROGRAM OVERVIEW • Highly suggested but not required in majority of City; required in Downtown Specific Plan • Must be permanent part of development • Must be visible and accessible to the public • Ownership, and maintenance is with the development EXISTING PROCESS • Review Conceptual Art Plan —Planning and CS Staff • Design Review Board Approval— Prior to Issuance of Building Permit Presentation by Artist Recommendation by Staff • Final Installation ❑ Approve Certificate of Occupancy RESULTS • Unique, innovative, original art, project specific with its own story • Over 40 original site specific works throughout the city that are all publically accessible and permanent WAL-MART PENINSULA MARKETPLACE , . , jj I - I LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE Home Depot MINE:/ Y JIML 5ch & PCH Pacific City Residential — Public Park SUGGESTED CHANGES TO EXISTING PROGRAM • Clarify City Council policy directive relative to encouraging or requiring public art to be incorporated into private development projects: JShould we strengthen our current policy that encourages public art to be integrated into private development projects to be a requirement? JIf so, then staff will return with a proposed Art in Public Places Ordinance that clearly outlines the requirements and process. JStaff would also return with proposed "incentives" to "encourage" the integration of public art into private development projects with a proposed plan that outlines such incentive program. SUGGESTED CHANGES TO EXISTING PROGRAM • Explore an in -lieu fee option as a choice for Developers • Change process to have Allied Arts Board or newly created Arts Committee review proposed art first and make recommendation to DRB on private development B. DEVELOP A PROCESS FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PUBLIC LAND AND PARKS • Policies for both permanent and temporary art, and donated art Policies for maintenance, conservation and restoration/replacement of art • Policies for Murals • Celebration of the city's Gateways to downtown and neighborhoods — freeways entrances, overpasses, off ramps and reinforcement of parks, neighborhoods and promotes a more walkable city B. DEVELOP A PROCESS FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PUBLIC LAND AND PARKS • Commission public art that supports ongoing temporary artwork installations and performance -based events in areas with strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic. • Expand the use of education in the public art program C. DEVELOP A POLICY FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY THAT IS PUBLICALLY VISIBLE THAT: • Ensures the highest standard of artistic experience by encouraging appropriate placement and review of public art in publically visible places. • Establishes guidance for the compatibility and appropriateness of the art with minimal intrusion into artistic expression. • Promotes a clear understanding between the artist and the property owner concerning the lifespan and maintenance of the art. C. DEVELOP A POLICY FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY THAT IS PUBLICALLY VISIBLE THAT: • Promotes public safety and welfare ensuring design, construction installation, repairs and maintenance will not interfere with traffic safety or endanger public safety. Provides reasonable protection to the visual environment by evaluating size, height, spacing and location of art, aligned with current Development Standards EXAMPLE - CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH PUBLIC ART ON PRIVATE PROPERTY "Public place" means any exterior area on public or private property which is easily accessible and clearly visible to the general public. If located on private property, the area must be open to the general public and clearly visible from adjacent public property such as a street or other public thoroughfare, sidewalk, or public beach. (Ord. 1210 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1119 § 1, 1986). Similar language appears in multiple city ordinances throughout the state. GOAL 5: ESTABLISH A FUNDING SOURCE THAT WILL ALLOW FOR PERIODIC CALLS FOR PROJECTS, AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKS IN THE CITY COLLECTION. • The Task Force looked at a variety funding source options and recommends the following: JAn In -lieu fee Percent for the Arts option for private/public sector development ❑Additional budget line item to be used for public art projects ❑Grants from Public and Private Entities ❑Local fundraising campaigns • In addition, the Task Force recommends the City continue to focus funding on art in parks as a part of the current percentage of Park Development fees or any future development fee ordinance. NEWLY CREATED ARTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ALLIED ARTS BOARD BE TRANSITIONED TO A NEW ENTITY WITH NEW ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE: • Advise City in matters pertaining to scope, quality, quantity and style of art in public places related to the Plan • Review and approve of installation of art and make recommendations to the DRB as part of the approval process for private development Devise networks of selecting and commissioning artists as well as participate in the overall execution process of public art projects NEWLY CREATED ARTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ALLIED ARTS BOARD BE TRANSITIONED TO A NEW ENTITY WITH NEW ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE: • Advise City annually on the expenditures of any existing Art in Public Places budget • Advise and assist with obtaining financial assistance from private, corporate and government sources for Art in Public Places Review current art inventory and advise City in matters related to maintenance, placement, alteration, sale, transfer of ownership, acceptance or refusal of donations of art and other matters pertaining to art in Public Places ART IN THE PARKS, CULTURAL ARTS MASTER PLAN • Currently there is a balance of $211,000 in the fund for Art in the Park, these funds are restricted and can only be used for art in parks. Currently there is no process in place for use of these funds and it will need to be created as part of the overall Master Plan GENERAL PLAN CULTURAL RESOURCES UPDATE During the General Plan Update process, the Allied Arts Board conducted a review and recommended revisions of the Cultural Resources portion of the Historic and Cultural Resources Element. In 2015, the City Council streamlined the scope of work for the General Plan Update and it was determined that the Cultural Resources update piece would be done separately at a later date. If directed by Council, we could process the Cultural Resources Element that the AAB worked on as a separate General Plan Amendment. However, since it has been a while, we would engage the Allied Arts Board to see if there were any other updates from their recommendations from 2015. NEXT STEPS: • Putting the Meat on the Bones of the Plan based on Council input • Staff is recommending the engagement of an outside consultant to assist with finalizing the Plan, creation of Public Art policies, creation of "Call for artist" program and procedures and community engagement. • Based on available resources, this should be a phased approach with early emphasis on policies and procedures needed to address immediate needs such as process for public art in the parks •Questions? • Comments HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL Task Force Proposal August 6, 2018 City Council Study Session TASK FORCE MEMBERS • Allied Arts Board Members: Celeste Hamil, Paula Lazicki, Hek Valdez • Community Services Staff: Marie Knight, Chris Slama, Kate Hoffman • Community Development Department Staff: Jane James, Joanna Cortez • City Manager's Office Staff: Antonia Graham • VHB staff: Susan Thompson I1:i'1aj,'.i=1!kd• OUR TASK • Prepare a proposal for the creation of a comprehensive Public Art Master Plan • Research best practices and funding options for a comprehensive public art program • Review and make recommendations regarding the composition and mission of existing Boards and Commissions and their potential role in the future plan COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR CONSIDERATION About the Plan: • There is an area for local artists to be involved • The art is accessible to the public • Not too many restrictions, rules, or obstacles • Shouldn't be a costly program or process • Look to incorporate the Allied Arts Board in the process • Should be inclusive not exclusive • Look at incentive based programs Misc.. • Funding for art in the parks - how much is there, what is the process to expend funds? • Cultural Resources General Plan update -where does that stand? GOAL THIS EVENING: • Present preliminary recommendations from the Task Force for consideration and input • Based on input, the Task Force will return with a refined proposal for the Council's adoption. RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES The task force researched other municipalities with public art programs. • Some, such as Brea, Laguna Hills, Manhattan Beach, Whittier, and Downey only have programs that speak to including art in the Development process. • Some cities, such as Tustin, have set aside General Fund dollars for public art to be overseen by a citizen committee • Others such as Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, San Diego, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Portland and Seattle have, or are in the process of creating Master Plans for public art and many are included in an overall Cultural Arts Master Plan. Nationally - 2015 survey by the Americans for the Arts • There are over 4,500 local arts agencies • 45% operate a public arts program • 31 % have a Percent for the Arts Ordinance LA County - LA County Arts Commission Report • 53% of the cities have some type of Percent for the Arts programs Orange County - No Database Available Proposal for Master Plan for Public Art PROPOSED VISION The Public Art Master Plan inspires the creation of a globally recognized public arts legacy in Huntington Beach. PROPOSED MISSION To create a comprehensive Public Arts Master Plan that enhances and improves public places and spaces through permanent and temporary art installations and related programs that foster the community's sense of place and cultural identity. GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE PLAN • Inspire public art engagement, support and innovation through the Plan • Communicate the many benefits public art brings to our residents to enhance their quality of life • Ensure public art is reflective of the community's cultural identity, (ecology, history, society) as outlined in our General Plan • Plan for, approve, create and maintain public art places and works through simple, straightforward and user friendly processes • Place a high priority on accessibility, relevancy, and quality - orientation in the overall Plan and individual works of art GUIDING PRINCIPLES CONT... • Nurture inclusion of local and regional artists as a Plan priority where appropriate • Utilize materials and resources that are environmentally sustainable, built to last, visually appealing, and that require minimal maintenance as is feasible • Continue to encourage the incorporation of public art within new private and public development GUIDING PRINCIPLES CONT... • Collaboratively create a common vision where architects, artists, and designers integrate their work • Support the Plan by generating awareness through public art communications, educational programs, workshops, and activations and community engagement GOALS 1. Create a Public Art Master Plan that includes: • Art installations in new private/public sector developments (Existing Program) • Art installations on public land and parks (Funding for parks exists, no process exists) • Art installations on private property that is publically visible 2. Reflect the community's identity and values, brand personality, and unique sense of place in the Plan. • Ensure public art is reflective of the community's cultural identity, (ecology, history, society) as outlined in our General Plan • Establish a list of appropriate public locations throughout the city for potential placement of public art 3. Lead the planning process with best practices for public place -making, a cultural tourism development emphasis, and community quality of life enhancement focus. • Establish a diverse group of qualified leaders with relevant experience gathering broad public input to guide the Plan development process • Leverage cultural tourism and public investment in quality of life/quality of place improvements in the Plan 4. Integrate the Plan with existing City public and private sector planning, infrastructure and initiatives as feasible. • Develop comprehensive, long range, focused policies, protocols and procedures for the Plan's implementation and sustainability 5. Establish a funding source that will allow for periodic calls for projects, as well as maintenance of current and future works in the City collection. • Research, develop and adopt a long term funding plan to include appropriate funding ordinances to support the Plan development, implementation and maintenance as well as public grants and private foundations. Establish a Public Arts Trust Fund to receive funding for Public Art Master Plan projects 1. CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN THAT INCLUDES: A. Art installations in new private/public sector developments (Existing Program) B. Art installations on public land and parks (Funding for parks exists, no process exists) C. Art installations on private property that is publically visible A. EXISTING PUBLIC ART PROGRAM • Objectives facilitate the use of public art in the design of private and public developments • Encourage the inclusion of artists proficient in visual arts in the project design team • Foster collaboration among artists, architects, and engineers to fully integrate artworks within development proposals EXISTING PROGRAM OVERVIEW • Highly suggested but not required in majority of City; required in Downtown Specific Plan • Must be permanent part of development • Must be visible and accessible to the public • Ownership, and maintenance is with the development EXISTING PROCESS • Review Conceptual Art Plan -Planning and CS Staff • Design Review Board Approval- Prior to Issuance of Building Permit ❑ Presentation by Artist ❑ Recommendation by Staff • Final Installation ❑ Approve Certificate of Occupancy VOR10" • Unique, innovative, original art, project specific with its own story • Over 40 original site specific works throughout the city that are all publically accessible and permanent WAL-MART PENINSULA MARKETPLACE 1 jMt i. LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE Home Depot Q.. A ZZ _7 n 511 & PCH r- Pacific City Residential — Public Park w.. .,. �_ ..�....r . 14 m SUGGESTED CHANGES TO EXISTING PROGRAM • Clarify City Council policy directive relative to encouraging or requiring public art to be incorporated into private development projects: LJShould we strengthen our current policy that encourages public art to be integrated into private development projects to be a requirement? Ulf so, then staff will return with a proposed Art in Public Places Ordinance that clearly outlines the requirements and process. ❑Staff would also return with proposed "incentives" to "encourage" the integration of public art into private development projects with a proposed plan that outlines such incentive program. SUGGESTED CHANGES TO EXISTING PROGRAM • Explore an in -lieu fee option as a choice for Developers • Change process to have Allied Arts Board or newly created Arts Committee review proposed art first and make recommendation to DRB on private development B. DEVELOP A PROCESS FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PUBLIC LAND AND PARKS • Policies for both permanent and temporary art , and donated art • Policies for maintenance, conservation and restoration/replacement of art • Policies for Murals • Celebration of the city's Gateways to downtown and neighborhoods - freeways entrances, overpasses, off ramps and reinforcement of parks, neighborhoods and promotes a more walkable city B. DEVELOP A PROCESS FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PUBLIC LAND AND PARKS • Commission public art that supports ongoing temporary artwork installations and performance -based events in areas with strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic. • Expand the use of education in the public art program C. DEVELOP A POLICY FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY THAT IS PUBLICALLY VISIBLE THAT: • Ensures the highest standard of artistic experience by encouraging appropriate placement and review of public art in publically visible places. • Establishes guidance for the compatibility and appropriateness of the art with minimal intrusion into artistic expression. • Promotes a clear understanding between the artist and the property owner concerning the lifespan and maintenance of the art. C. DEVELOP A POLICY FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY THAT IS PUBLICALLY VISIBLE THAT: • Promotes public safety and welfare ensuring design, construction installation, repairs and maintenance will not interfere with traffic safety or endanger public safety. • Provides reasonable protection to the visual environment by evaluating size, height, spacing and location of art, aligned with current Development Standards EXAMPLE - CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH PUBLIC ART ON PRIVATE PROPERTY "Public place" means any exterior area on public or private property which is easily accessible and clearly visible to the general public. If located on private property, the area must be open to the general public and clearly visible from adjacent public property such as a street or other public thoroughfare, sidewalk, or public beach. (Ord. 1210 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1119 § 1, 1986). Similar language appears in multiple city ordinances throughout the state. GOAL 5: ESTABLISH A FUNDING SOURCE THAT WILL ALLOW FOR PERIODIC CALLS FOR PROJECTS, AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKS IN THE CITY COLLECTION. • The Task Force looked at a variety funding source options and recommends the following: ❑fin In -lieu fee Percent for the Arts option for private/public sector development ❑Additional budget line item to be used for public art projects ❑Grants from Public and Private Entities ❑Local fundraising campaigns • In addition, the Task Force recommends the City continue to focus funding on art in parks as a part of the current percentage of Park Development fees or any future development fee ordinance. NEWLY CREATED ARTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ALLIED ARTS BOARD BE TRANSITIONED TO A NEW ENTITY WITH NEW ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE: • Advise City in matters pertaining to scope, quality, quantity and style of art in public places related to the Plan • Review and approve of installation of art and make recommendations to the DRB as part of the approval process for private development • Devise networks of selecting and commissioning artists as well as participate in the overall execution process of public art projects NEWLY CREATED ARTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ALLIED ARTS BOARD BE TRANSITIONED TO A NEW ENTITY WITH NEW ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE: • Advise City annually on the expenditures of any existing Art in Public Places budget • Advise and assist with obtaining financial assistance from private, corporate and government sources for Art in Public Places • Review current art inventory and advise City in matters related to maintenance, placement, alteration, sale, transfer of ownership, acceptance or refusal of donations of art and other matters pertaining to art in Public Places ART IN THE PARKS, CULTURAL ARTS MASTER PLAN • Currently there is a balance of $211,000 in the fund for Art in the Park, these funds are restricted and can only be used for art in parks. Currently there is no process in place for use of these funds and it will need to be created as part of the overall Master Plan GENERAL PLAN CULTURAL RESOURCES UPDATE During the General Plan Update process, the Allied Arts Board conducted a review and recommended revisions of the Cultural Resources portion of the Historic and Cultural Resources Element. In 2015, the City Council streamlined the scope of work for the General Plan Update and it was determined that the Cultural Resources update piece would be done separately at a later date. If directed by Council, we could process the Cultural Resources Element that the AAB worked on as a separate General Plan Amendment. However, since it has been a while, we would engage the Allied Arts Board to see if there were any other updates from their recommendations from 2015. NEXT STEPS: • Putting the Meat on the Bones of the Plan based on Council input • Staff is recommending the engagement of an outside consultant to assist with finalizing the Plan, creation of Public Art policies, creation of "Call for artist" program and procedures and community engagement. • Based on available resources, this should be a phased approach with early emphasis on policies and procedures needed to address immediate needs such as process for public art in the parks •Questions? • Comments 8/6/2018 South Tacoma Public Library :01til its COMMUNICATION MwOng Date: Apnda bm NO.' Urban Trail - Asheville, NC ashoville t"Ims I A� ✓ � . I I I 33 Harper, Gloria From: Estanislau, Robin Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 11:29 AM To: Harper, Gloria; Switzer, Donna; Esparza, Patty Subject: FW: Public Art Master Art Plan Supplemental Communication Robin Estanislau, CIVIC, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 714-536-5405 Please consider the HB City Clerk's office for your passport needs! -----Original Message ----- From: chris macdonald [mailto:justlisted@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 11:23 AM To: Estanislau, Robin <Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Art Master Art Plan Hello Robin, I'm in support of Council Member Lyn Semeta's Item on Public Art Master Art Plan on The Study Session at Today's Council Meeting. It is bringing more color to this City and showcasing Local Artists Talent. Hope it gets accepted. Sincerely, Chris MacDonald Huntington Beach Resident SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeirl Date: Harper, Gloria From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: AGENDA COMMENT Dombo, Johanna Monday, August 20, 2018 2:42 PM Agenda Comment Fikes, Cathy; CITY COUNCIL FW: Public Art in Huntington Beach From: chefess@verizon.net [mailto:chefess@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 2:41 PM To: CITY COUNCIL <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Art in Huntington Beach I am here to support public art to boost tourism in and the economy of our wonderful city. Although we do have art in some public places, most people who visit, or even live here, are not aware of its existence other than our famous surfing statue. Our statue is wonderful and known around the world, thus Surf City. Our tourists are from all over the world and contribute so much to our economy. But there is so much more to see and do and we can do so much more to promote it. We have a very well organized art center promoting various art shows entered by artists from all over Southern California and visited by hundreds of art aficionados, yet new residents are unaware of its existence. We also need public visual art to identify our various and eclectic neighborhoods. We have many public parks but no art within them to identify them. We have a very interesting and colorful past that we should be proud of. There are many stories to be told and our cultural past could be and should be kept in perpetuity. There was the Red Line, the gun club on the Bolsa Chica and oil wells all along Pacific Coast Highway. And I remember tin can beach when I first arrived here. I also remember water skiing in the Bolsa Chica and there's so much more. I've been around here over 60 years and have witnessed many changes some for the good and some not. I have done quite a bit of travelling and have always been interested to know past, present and future of where I've been. All great cities have stories to tell and many are told with their art installations in many forms. They know it boosts tourism. A varied destination for visitors contributes to the local economy. We have an untapped well here of many talented artists in various mediums. Let's use them to their fullest. Thank you for listening to my voice. Barbara Simone. SUPPLEMENTAL. COMMUNICATION/ Meeting Date: v -70! ` y Agenda Item No.' HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL Task Force Proposal August 6, 2018 City Council Study Session TASK FORCE MEMBERS • Allied Arts Board Members: Celeste Hamil, Paula Lazicki, Hek Valdez • Community Services Staff: Marie Knight, Chris Slama, Kate Hoffman • Community Development Department Staff: Jane James, Joanna Cortez • City Manager's Office Staff: Antonia Graham • VHB staff: Susan Thompson IlJJ\J., IZ1!iif. OUR TASK • Prepare a proposal for the creation of a comprehensive Public Art Master Plan • Research best practices and funding options for a comprehensive public art program • Review and make recommendations regarding the composition and mission of existing Boards and Commissions and their potential role in the future plan COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR CONSIDERATION About the Plan: • There is an area for local artists to be involved • The art is accessible to the public • Not too many restrictions, rules, or obstacles • Shouldn't be a costly program or process • Look to incorporate the Allied Arts Board in the process • Should be inclusive not exclusive • Look at incentive based programs Misc: • Funding for art in the parks - how much is there, what is the process to expend funds? • Cultural Resources General Plan update - where does that stand? GOAL THIS EVENING: • Present preliminary recommendations from the Task Force for consideration and input • Based on input, the Task Force will return with a refined proposal for the Council's adoption. RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES The task force researched other municipalities with public art programs. • Some, such as Brea, Laguna Hills, Manhattan Beach, Whittier, and Downey only have programs that speak to including art in the Development process. • Some cities, such as Tustin, have set aside General Fund dollars for public art to be overseen by a citizen committee • Others such as Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, San Diego, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Portland and Seattle have, or are in the process of creating Master Plans for public art and many are included in an overall Cultural Arts Master Plan. Nationally - 2015 survey by the Americans for the Arts • There are over 4,500 local arts agencies • 45% operate a public arts program • 31 % have a Percent for the Arts Ordinance LA County - LA County Arts Commission Report • 53% of the cities have some type of Percent for the Arts programs Orange County - No Database Available Proposal for Master Plan for Public Art PROPOSED VISION The Public Art Master Plan inspires the creation of a globally recognized public arts legacy in Huntington Beach. PROPOSED MISSION To create a comprehensive Public Arts Master Plan that enhances and improves public places and spaces through permanent and temporary art installations and related programs that foster the community's sense of place and cultural identity. GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE PLAN • Inspire public art engagement, support and innovation through the Plan • Communicate the many benefits public art brings to our residents to enhance their quality of life • Ensure public art is reflective of the community's cultural identity, (ecology, history, society) as outlined in our General Plan GUIDING PRINCIPLES CONT... • Plan for, approve, create and maintain public art places and works through simple, straightforward and user friendly processes • Place a high priority on accessibility, relevancy, and quality - orientation in the overall Plan and individual works of art GUIDING PRINCIPLES CONT... • Nurture inclusion of local and regional artists as a Plan priority where appropriate • Utilize materials and resources that are environmentally sustainable, built to last, visually appealing, and that require minimal maintenance as is feasible • Continue to encourage the incorporation of public art within new private and public development GUIDING PRINCIPLES CONT... • Collaboratively create a common vision where architects, artists, and designers integrate their work • Support the Plan by generating awareness through public art communications, educational programs, workshops, and activations and community engagement GOALS 1. Create a Public Art Master Plan that includes: • Art installations in new private/public sector developments (Existing Program) • Art installations on public land and parks (Funding for parks exists, no process exists) • Art installations on private property that is publically visible 2. Reflect the community's identity and values, brand personality, and unique sense of place in the Plan. • Ensure public art is reflective of the community's cultural identity, (ecology, history, society) as outlined in our General Plan • Establish a list of appropriate public locations throughout the city for potential placement of public art 3. Lead the planning process with best practices for public place -making, a cultural tourism development emphasis, and community quality of life enhancement focus. • Establish a diverse group of qualified leaders with relevant experience gathering broad public input to guide the Plan development process • Leverage cultural tourism and public investment in quality of life/quality of place improvements in the Plan 4. Integrate the Plan with existing City public and private sector planning, infrastructure and initiatives as feasible. • Develop comprehensive, long range, focused policies, protocols and procedures for the Plan's implementation and sustainability 5. Establish a funding source that will allow for periodic calls for projects, as well as maintenance of current and future works in the City collection. • Research, develop and adopt a long term funding plan to include appropriate funding ordinances to support the Plan development, implementation and maintenance as well as public grants and private foundations. • Establish a Public Arts Trust Fund to receive funding for Public Art Master Plan projects GOAL 1 — DEEPER DIVE 1. CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN THAT INCLUDES: A. Art installations in new private/public sector developments (Existing Program) B. Art installations on public land and parks (Funding for parks exists, no process exists) C. Art installations on private property that is publically visible A. EXISTING PUBLIC ART PROGRAM • Objectives facilitate the use of public art in the design of private and public developments • Encourage the inclusion of artists proficient in visual arts in the project design team • Foster collaboration among artists, architects, and engineers to fully integrate artworks within development proposals EXISTING PROGRAM OVERVIEW • Highly suggested but not required in majority of City; required in Downtown Specific Plan • Must be permanent part of development • Must be visible and accessible to the public • Ownership, and maintenance is with the development EXISTING PROCESS • Review Conceptual Art Plan -Planning and CS Staff • Design Review Board Approval- Prior to Issuance of Building Permit ❑ Presentation by Artist ❑ Recommendation by Staff • Final Installation ❑ Approve Certificate of Occupancy RESULTS • Unique, innovative, original art, project specific with its own story • Over 40 original site specific works throughout the city that are all publically accessible and permanent WAL-MART 14 V PENINSULA MARKETPLACE XMISFOR". OW LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE A 1A Home Depot 5th & PCH Pacific City Residential — Public Park �9R hb, SUGGESTED CHANGES TO EXISTING PROGRAM • Clarify City Council policy directive relative to encouraging or requiring public art to be incorporated into private development projects: JShould we strengthen our current policy that encourages public art to be integrated into private development projects to be a requirement? JIf so, then staff will return with a proposed Art in Public Places Ordinance that clearly outlines the requirements and process. JStaff would also return with proposed "incentives" to "encourage" the integration of public art into private development projects with a proposed plan that outlines such incentive program. SUGGESTED CHANGES TO EXISTING PROGRAM • Explore an in -lieu fee option as a choice for Developers • Change process to have Allied Arts Board or newly created Arts Committee review proposed art first and make recommendation to DRB on private development B. DEVELOP A PROCESS FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PUBLIC LAND AND PARKS • Policies for both permanent and temporary art, and donated art • Policies for maintenance, conservation and restoration/replacement of art • Policies for Murals • Celebration of the city's Gateways to downtown and neighborhoods - freeways entrances, overpasses, off ramps and reinforcement of parks, neighborhoods and promotes a more walkable city B. DEVELOP A PROCESS FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PUBLIC LAND AND PARKS • Commission public art that supports ongoing temporary artwork installations and performance -based events in areas with strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic. • Expand the use of education in the public art program C. DEVELOP A POLICY FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY THAT IS PUBLICALLY VISIBLE THAT: • Ensures the highest standard of artistic experience by encouraging appropriate placement and review of public art in publically visible places. • Establishes guidance for the compatibility and appropriateness of the art with minimal intrusion into artistic expression. • Promotes a clear understanding between the artist and the property owner concerning the lifespan and maintenance of the art. C. DEVELOP A POLICY FOR ART INSTALLATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY THAT IS PUBLICALLY VISIBLE THAT: • Promotes public safety and welfare ensuring design, construction installation, repairs and maintenance will not interfere with traffic safety or endanger public safety. Provides reasonable protection to the visual environment by evaluating size, height, spacing and location of art, aligned with current Development Standards EXAMPLE - CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH PUBLIC ART ON PRIVATE PROPERTY "Public place" means any exterior area on public or private property which is easily accessible and clearly visible to the general public. If located on private property, the area must be open to the general public and clearly visible from adjacent public property such as a street or other public thoroughfare, sidewalk, or public beach. (Ord. 1210 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1119 § 1, 1986). Similar language appears in multiple city ordinances throughout the state. GOALS: ESTABLISH A FUNDING SOURCE THAT WILL ALLOW FOR PERIODIC CALLS FOR PROJECTS, AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKS IN THE CITY COLLECTION. • The Task Force looked at a variety funding source options and recommends the following: ❑An In -lieu fee Percent for the Arts option for private/public sector development ❑Additional budget line item to be used for public art projects ❑Grants from Public and Private Entities ❑Local fundraising campaigns • In addition, the Task Force recommends the City continue to focus funding on art in parks as a part of the current percentage of Park Development fees or any future development fee ordinance. NEWLY CREATED ARTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ALLIED ARTS BOARD BE TRANSITIONED TO A NEW ENTITY WITH NEW ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE: • Advise City in matters pertaining to scope, quality, quantity and style of art in public places related to the Plan • Review and approve of installation of art and make recommendations to the DRB as part of the approval process for private development • Devise networks of selecting and commissioning artists as well as participate in the overall execution process of public art projects NEWLY CREATED ARTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ALLIED ARTS BOARD BE TRANSITIONED TO A NEW ENTITY WITH NEW ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE: • Advise City annually on the expenditures of any existing Art in Public Places budget Advise and assist with obtaining financial assistance from private, corporate and government sources for Art in Public Places Review current art inventory and advise City in matters related to maintenance, placement, alteration, sale, transfer of ownership, acceptance or refusal of donations of art and other matters pertaining to art in Public Places ART IN THE PARKS, CULTURAL ARTS MASTER PLAN • Currently there is a balance of $211,000 in the fund for Art in the Park, these funds are restricted and can only be used for art in parks. Currently there is no process in place for use of these funds and it will need to be created as part of the overall Master Plan GENERAL PLAN CULTURAL RESOURCES UPDATE During the General Plan Update process, the Allied Arts Board conducted a review and recommended revisions of the Cultural Resources portion of the Historic and Cultural Resources Element. In 2015, the City Council streamlined the scope of work for the General Plan Update and it was determined that the Cultural Resources update piece would be done separately at a later date. If directed by Council, we could process the Cultural Resources Element that the AAB worked on as a separate General Plan Amendment. However, since it has been a while, we would engage the Allied Arts Board to see if there were any other updates from their recommendations from 2015. NEXT STEPS: • Putting the Meat on the Bones of the Plan based on Council input • Staff is recommending the engagement of an outside consultant to assist with finalizing the Plan, creation of Public Art policies, creation of "Call for artist" program and procedures and community engagement. • Based on available resources, this should be a phased approach with early emphasis on policies and procedures needed to address immediate needs such as process for public art in the parks •Questions? • Comments 0 A I -Ir, -,v 8/6/2018 Urban Trail - Asheville, NC :UNTINGTON IE - 11 -,— - I %