HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinal Conceptual Plans for Surf Circle for Entry Wall Public Council/Agency Meeting Held: (► - 21'0l
Deferred/Continued to:
.Approved LF3onditionally Approved ElDenied MA0"erk'J dignature
Council Meeting Date: May 21, 2001 Department ID Number: CS01-032
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION N
o
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS E
SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, City Administrator a4v
o�
PREPARED BY: RON HAGAN, Director, Community Services _
SUBJECT: APPROVE FINAL CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR SURF CIRCLE!gOIrHE
ENTRY WALL PUBLIC ART ELEMENT TO SOUTH BEACH
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
[St
ement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: There is a need to approve the artists' final design concept for 'Surf
Circle', the public art entry statement to the South Beach Improvement Project at Beach
Boulevard.
Funding Source: N/A; funding for South Beach Phase I previously approved by City Council.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
Approve final conceptual plans for "Surf Circle" art element in the South Beach Improvement
Project presented by artists Howard and Kathleen Meehan.
Alternative Action: Reject the final plan for the entry art element as presented by the artists.
Direct staff to identify another artist to develop new conceptual plans for the three public art
sites as part of South Beach Phase I because the Meehans have indicated they will not move
forward with the plaza elements without the third art element presented herein.
Analysis: Council approved funding for South Beach Phase I including three art sites. The
Meehans were awarded the art project. The artists presented 'Surfhenge', along with the
other two plaza elements, to the Public Art Committee. The three projects won approval of
the committee. Subsequently, Council approved the two plazas. However, 'Surfhenge' was
rejected by Council. Staff was directed to request the artists to develop three additional
options for the entry site. 'Sounds of the Sea' (whale bones) was presented as one of the
options and approved in September 2000. Following unfavorable comments from the general
public, Council requested staff to direct the Meehans to return to the original concept of
'Surfhenge' now titled 'Surf Circle.'
RCA Public Art ElementSB -- 05/10/01 4:02 PM
KEQUEST FOR COUNCIL AC'i ,JN
MEETING DATE: May 21, 2001 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: CS01-032
The artists proceeded to refine 'Surf Circle' and design the project to meet the constraints of
the budget by scaling back the design with fewer vertical elements. This modification was
necessary due to added costs to provide additional structural support for the remaining
vertical elements. In addition, the project was improved with raised benches circling the
perimeter of the art element for visitors, and to house spotlights on the sculpture.
Staff recommends this latest version of 'Surf Circle' with benches, relocated lighting, and
fewer upright elements. It is staffs belief that the project will meet Council's desire for a
strong entryway statement at this important location as well as provide a functional drop-off
area for residents and visitors alike.
Environmental Status: All environmental clearances and entitlements have been obtained
for South Beach Phase I.
Conformance with General Plan: The project is consistent with the General Plan and the
Urban Design Guidelines adopted by Council for placing art in public places.
Maintenance Statement: All public art options in the South Beach Improvement Master Plan
will be maintained by Community Services beach maintenance operation as part of its
ongoing maintenance function.
Attachment(s1•
ity Clerk's
age Number 0. escription
1 Original "Surfhenge" conceptual drawing—May, 2000
2 Revised "Surf Circle"conceptual drawing—May, 2001
3 Site Ma
RCA Author: Mudd, M, Hagan, R.
RCA F ublic Art ElementSB -2- 05/09/01 4.18 PM
•
•
� ATTACHMENT #1
a•• yQri)
' t,U,I!;I.IrI(Y,O!! ... �. .. .{..1 .'M,aL,•,,NJ„ 'f':j�7' �lt::il�•�' '1.'Mla;�,!4F�1.•^..'�M,r.E
r,f li` ;��,., .. � � � .. .. �� , „. + ;.<.,'•d"I':•:;.•.,;, r•�:.. ..h:•.. :,' ..%, .;� ttl.r'+1,'.��7�:,:�: ii5.1..�•;�1.
! ..:, .�. � '•'AI ='.v'• .�'y' it
J1 '7
v
. I P
L L�-/ ���,�`� :;• xi' .fir �•:,;•,.. ..,. . :., . . ;.; •r�;i�`�;:i.:)'�:•sr' -y��F. �; lq,, ::j�'. '+•
14
OU
ELL-._M �T •w.�.*.,, :Yy�::.�.• ..
..�f1":-• ,,• i,11r.M �' ''' �'� '. ripp �'.
FAA
' .. '' :,�j,:+,io+ir! .;�,)1� ++4:•ir,� ',�. , •;,,i•'_'. # a:'y }1 'i.x irF t:;
.. �+lQ^.�.., :5 •i .1rfy,:I.�'. �1 .. t:�'� �, `� '�'•' .Iry' ��t; If;.. �y.
t�.:..
�'1 �, i1. ;,,.v;!`I'! �1! ;k•' •F.%: � � ,••:' r,.i ,)+ ;i;• �;.wN ;j
.,r,� :�1rv��1'�: � y. �•3rnMVrf_,:'.",;r,i.;i. �.�"' � .n a: "f1r' .i:,s:': .1 1• ..
.�11 F::r:1•. 'jrr ,+. �• � 1' � '�.•:.� :���Y::'"1. " '0',. ;ii' "►'{�1'L',ri1.
Lt114 9: F EATS
' ��uLy 1999
ATTACHMENT #2
e4;20/2001 19:38 5054662521 MEEHAN)KFIREFLY STDIO -PAGE 01
�..•. .�gay' �(NY '.." .1 ..`�1
1'
�`
/ ae:
...N -r.
� c,crzAbw
ATTACHMENT #3
44
A, + ��
41 �
Y '
` �ru.��. d' /� r j•� �' ,��`• '� �� �R\�\ ,`lea. l 1 '.
RCA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Community Services De aratment
SUBJECT: Approve Final Conceptual Plans for Surf Circle for the Public
Art Entry Statement to the South Beach Improvement
Project
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 21 , 2001
.
RCA.ATTACH M ENTS .. .. STATUS
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Attached
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable)
(Signed in full by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc.
(Approved as to form by City Attorney) Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Financial Impact Statement Unbud et, over $5,000 Not Applicable
Bonds If applicable) Not Applicable
Staff Report If applicable) Not Applicable
Commission, Board or Committee Report If applicable) Not Applicable
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not Applicable
EXPL.A.NATION FOR.MaSSING..ATTACHMEN.T..S
... .... .. _ .
. .. REVLEWED . . . . . RETURNED FORWARDED
Administrative Staff -5
Assistant City Administrator Initial
City Administrator Initial
City Clerk
ITEMEXPLANATION FOR:RETURN OF.. . . .....
...
SpaceOnly)
RCA Author: