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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 Item ~
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION REQUEST TO APPROPRIATE $20,000 TO
THE FINE ARTS FUND FROM THE A V AILABLE FUND
BALANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
SCULPTURE GARDEN PROJECT
LIBRARY DIRECTER ~
CITY MANAGER.
ASSISTANT CITY ANAGER c;.r
ITEM TITLE:
4/5THS VOTE: YES 0 NO D
SUMMARY
The amount of $20,000 from the Fine Arts Fund to commence work on a sculpture garden
project, IQcated .on the CQmer .of 3rd Avenue and E Street is requested. City staff has
determined that the Fine Arts Fund balance is currently $32,315.00. AdditiQnal financial
SUPPQrt from SPQnSQrs WQuld be sQlicited by the Cultural Arts CQmmissiQn tQ augment this
amQunt.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review CQQrdinatQr has reviewed the proPQsed project fQr
compliance with the CiilifQmia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined
that the project qualifies fQr a Class 3 categorical exemptiQn pursuant tQ SectiQn 15303
[New CQnstructiQn] .of the State CEQA Guidelines because the project includes the
placement .of acceSSQry freestanding sculptures, fencing and landscape features within the
dQwntQwn business district. Thus, nQ further environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
That CQuncil ad .opts the resQlutiQn.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Cultural Arts CQmmissiQn .of the City .of Chula Vista recQmmends that CQuncil adQpt
the resQlutiQn.
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DISCUSSION
Existing Council policy requires that developers of every major project within the TO\'iIl
Centre 1 and Bay Front project areas contribute either one half of one percent (Bayfront) or
one percent (Town Centre I) of the cost ofa major project as a fee to go into the Fine Arts
Fund. The Fine Arts Fund was set up to promote visual and cultural enhancements within
the Town Centre I and Bayfront areas. The fine arts policy restricts the use of these funds for
use on exterior works, to include sculpture, statuary, fountains, murals, bas-relief,
monuments, stained glass and wood carvings. The proposed use of these fuuds to purchase
sculpture or create exhibit space for rotating art pieces to be displayed in the Town Centre 1
area is allowable and recommended use of the Fine Arts Fund.
In late 2009, the Cultural Arts Commission commenced discussion on how to improve the
visual appearance of the comer lot on Third Avenue and E Street. The lot, having been
vacant for a number of years, was considered by the Commission as a possible site for a
community garden with an accompanying mural. Additional information obtained from the
Development Services Department, Redevelopment Division concerning the site's
suitability as a community garden caused the Commission to change their vision for the
space. As a result, a garden of sculptures that could be relocated if the lot was to be
developed at a later time was thought by the Commission to be a better use of the space.
The Commission will seek additional donations from local businesses and sponsors to
complete the project.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has fonnd a connict
exists, in that COUllcilmember Steve Castaneda has property holdings within 500 feet of
the boundaries ofthe property which is the subject of this action. .
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the resolution will result in the a one-time appropriation of $20,000 to the
Fine Arts Fnnd's Services and Supplies expenditure category from the available fund
balance. The appropriation of $20,000 will be used to acquire sculptures.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
None. One time request
ATTACHMENTS
Not applicable
Prepared by: Stephanie Loney, Principal Librarianl Staff Liaison tv the Cultural Arts Commission
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION REQUEST TO APPROPRIATE $20,000 TO THE
FINE ARTS FUND FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND
BALANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
SCULPTURE GARDEN PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Fine Arts Fund was established to promote visual and cultural
enhancements within the Town Centre I and Bayfront areas; and
WHEREAS, the Fine Arts Fund balance is currently $32,315.00; and
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WHEREAS, the line arts policy restricts the use of these funds for use on exterior works,
to include sculpture, statuary, fountains, murals, bas-relief~ monuments, stained glass and wood
carvings; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission has determined that the site located on the
corner of Third A venue and E Street would be enhanced by a garden of sculptures; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission would like to purchase sculptures for the site
located on the corner of Third Avenue and E Street or create exhibit space for rotating art pieces;
and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission, in order to purchase a collection of
sculptures, would like to utilize a portion of the Fine Arts Fund while seeking donations from
other sponsors and local businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission is requesting an appropriation of $20,000
from the Fine Arts Fund to be used to purchase sculptures for the Bayfront/Town Centre I
redevelopment project area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby approve the appropriation of $20,000 from the Fine Arts Fund for the use by
the Cultural Arts Commission to commence creation of a Sculpture Garden.
Presented by:
Approved as to fonn by:
Betty Waznis
Library Director
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