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FROM: Wendy George, ACAO
Prepared By: Betsy Kiser, Principal Administrative Analyst I*
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF FUNDS TO COMMISSION TWO
BEAR CUB SCULPTURES AS ADDITIONS TO THE CITY'S PUBLIC
ART COLLECTION
CAO RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the donation of funds from Pamela Jackson and the Mary
Jane Duvall trust to commission two bear cub sculptures in memory of Bea von Stein, for
placement in Mission Plaza.
2. Approve the bear cub sculpture design.
3. Authorize the CAO to enter into an agreement with artist Paula Zima to create and install
the sculptures in the Mission Plaza fountain.
DISCUSSION
Policy Direction
Several years ago, the City Council adopted a Privately Funded Art in Public Places Policy that
allows an individual to donate art to the City if the art 1) meets established criteria for public art,
and 2) withstands the rigorous review of a jury, the Architectural Review Commission (ARC),
other commissions where appropriate, and the City Council. Additionally, in accordance with
the City's adopted Donation Acceptance Policy, all donations exceeding a value of$5000 must
be accepted through a written agreement consistent with the policy and subsequently approved by
the City Council.
Bear Cubs for Mission Plaza
In 1988, the Child & Bear(Tequski Wa Suwa) sculpture and fountain was completed in Mission
Plaza by artist Paula Zima. Funded by the Mary Jane Duvall Trust and Bea von Stein in memory
of her late husband and local dentist Stan von Stein, the fountain quickly became a focal point of
the Plaza area, delighting locals and tourists alike, but most especially delighting families with
young children.
In December, 2002, after the death of her mother, Bea von Stein, Pamela Jackson contacted the
City requesting permission to add to the sculpture in honor of her mother "in an attempt to unite
the two [Bea and Stan von Stein] and add to the character and beauty of the plaza." (Attachment
3, Exhibit A) Working with Ken Schwartz and the Mary Jane Duvall Trust, Ms. Jackson had
Paula Zima design two playful yet noble bear cubs poised in the water of the fountain.
(Attachment 1)
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Council Agenda Report—Report Title
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On February 5, 2002, the concept was reviewed by a public art jury consisting of Paula Carr of
the Cultural Heritage Committee, Dan Webber from the Mission, Diane Anderson from Plaza
Gallery, Brian Aunger, Artist, and Pierre Rademaker, local designer and member of the Arts
Council. Using the Public Art Selection Criteria (Attachment 2), the cubs received unanimous
support and a recommendation from the jury that the sculptures be approved and accepted by
City Council. Because the original sculpture (Child and Bear) received prior approval from the
ARC (in 1988) for location, suitability of materials, safety, neighborhood compatibility, etc., the
addition of the proposed cubs was determined to be minor or incidental and, therefore, approved
administratively by the Deputy Community Development Director and forwarded to City Council
for final approval.
If City Council accepts the donation of funds and approves the proposed artwork design, the City
then must enter into an agreement with the artist Paula Zima to complete and install the
sculptures in Mission Plaza. This agreement will be formalized once the donors and the artist
determine actual costs and the funds are deposited in a City account.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is a minor fiscal impact with approval of this project. In future years, some funds will be
needed for routine maintenance of the public art. There is sufficient funding in the Public Art In-
Lieu account to handle maintenance costs when they occur.
ALTERNATIVES
Council could choose not to accept the donation. This is not recommended because the cubs
enhance the existing sculpture and are a contribution to the City.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed bear cubs
2. Public Art Selection Criteria and Guidelines
3. Resolution
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PUBLIC ART SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Evaluation of artistic excellence.
2. Appropriateness of scale, form, material, content and design relative to the
immediate and general neighborhoods.
3. Relationship to the social, cultural and historical identity of the neighborhood.
4. Appropriateness of proposed materials as regards structural and surface integrity,
protection against theft,vandalism,public safety and weathering.
5. Ease of maintenance.
6. Appropriateness of proposed method of installation of artwork, and safety and
structural factors involved in installation.
Signature:
AITACHMEM 2
GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC ART
1. Public artwork shall be original and of high artistic quality.
2. Public art shall be located within the public right-of-way, or shall otherwise be
easily visible or accessible from a public right-of-way
3. Interior locations for public art shall be freely open and accessible to the public.
4. Public art shall be compatible with the immediate site and neighborhood in terms of
historic, social and cultural characteristics, architectural scale, materials, land use,
and geographical and environmental context.
5. Public art proposed for areas of high historical sensitivity, such as Mission Plaza
and its creek, should be given the closest scrutiny, including input from the
Historical Society,before approval by the jury.
6. Public art shall be integrated with the site, and include landscaping, lighting,
interpretive information and other amenities where appropriate.
7. Consideration shall be given to potential conflicts with present or future vegetation
or construction.
8. The design and placement of public art shall not impede pedestrian or vehicle
traffic,or conflict with public or private easements.
9. Consideration shall be given to any public safety or public health concerns created
by the artwork.
10. Permanent public art shall be constructed of durable, high-quality materials and
require minimal or no maintenance. Temporary public art shall be constructed of
materials appropriate to its duration of public display.
11. Public art shall be securely installed.
12. A wide variety of artistic expression is encouraged. However, expressions of
profanity,vulgarity or obvious poor taste are inappropriate.
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ATTACHMENT 3
Resolution No. (2003 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBIPSO
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF "BEAR CUB"
SCULPTURES FOR THE CITY'S PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
WHEREAS, the sculpture "Child and Bear" has been a part of the City's Public Art
collection since 1988; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to receipt of a letter from the family of Bea Von Stein, Exhibit A
attached herein, indicating the desire to donate funds to the City of San Luis Obispo to enable the
City to commission artist Paula Zima to produce two bear cubs to add to the "Child and Bear"
sculpture in memory of Bea Von Stein; and
WHEREAS, subject to Resolution No. 8965 (1999 Series), Exhibit B attached herein, all
donations exceeding $5,000 shall be accepted through a written agreement consistent with these
guidelines and approved by City Council and the donation is expected to cost approximately
$15,000; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit A serves as the written agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
hereby accepts the donation of funds for the commission of two bear cub sculptures subject to
the terms and conditions of Exhibit A and B.
Upon motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this_day of , 2003.
Resolution No. (2003)
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Acceptance of Donation of Funds for Bear Cub Sculptures
Mayor Dave F. Romero
ATTEST:
Lee Price, City Clerk
APPROVED AS T FORM:
Gilbert A. Trujillo,Acting City Attorney
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Pamela Jackson
1049 Stonebridge Drive
Napa, Ca. 94558
707-226-6031
fax: 707-226-3411
December 10, 2002
Ms. Betsy DeJarnette
San Luis Obispo City Hall
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93401
Dear Ms. DeJarnette,
You may know that my mother, Bea von Stein and the Mary Jane Duvall trust, funded the
celebrated Indian/Bear sculpture on the Mission Plaza. It evidently was the first donated
piece of sculpture to the city. Mother wanted a memorial in honor of our father. Now,
we would like to add to that sculpture in her honor in an attempt to unite the two and add
to the character and beauty of the plaza.
When I went to Mission High, the plaza was just a patched-asphalt street, but mother
always saw the great beauty of San Luis Obispo when we arrived in that small
agricultural community-in 1962 . She was befriended by Ken Schwartz, who would now
like to dedicate half the funds for our proposed addition. We would like to add two
playful yet noble bear cubs poised in the water. We are presenting you with a sketch by
the original artist, Paula Zima, who has agreed to work on this exciting project.
We understand there is a process now for donating such works and we would like your
advice on the possibility of adding to that existing sculpture. It means a lot to us and we
know mother would like nothing better than to add to the joy and beauty of her city.
Please advise us how to proceed formally.
Sinter ,
P ela Jac
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RESOLUTION NO. 8965 (1999 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADOPTING A CITY DONATION ACCEPTANCE POLICY
WHEREAS, individuals, community .groups, and businesses may wish to make
donations to the City in either cash or in-kind contributions that enhance projects, facilities, and
programs; and
WHEREAS, the need for projects, facilities, and programs exceeds the City's ability to
fund all such needed projects; and
WHEREAS, it is an acceptable and appropriatepractice to accept donations, in order to
enhance City programs and/or facilities to provide a higher level of service to the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo hereby adopts the following policy concerning the acceptance of donations:
1. The donation must have a purpose consistent with City goals and objectives
2. The City may decline any donation without comment or cause.
3. The donation will not be in conflict with any provision of the law.
4. The donation will-be aesthetically acceptable to the City.
5. The donation will. not add to the City's workload unless it provides a net benefit to the
City.
6. The donation will not bring hidden costs such as starting a program the City would be
unwilling to fund when the donation was exhausted.
7. The donation places no restriction on the City, unless agreed to by the City Council.
8. The donation shall become property of the City.
9. All donations will receive recognition appropriate to the level and nature of the donation
as determined by the City. For those of a capital nature, that may be in the form of
signage, marking, or naming. Any naming of Parks and Recreation facilities shall be
consistent with City policy on the naming of such facilities as set forth in Resolution
8621 (1997 Series). Regardless of the recognition strategy selected, the intent shall be to
appropriately honor the donor for their contribution to the community. The appearance of
traditional commercial advertising shall be avoided.
10. Donations exceeding $5;000 shall be accepted through a written agreement consistent
with these guidelines and approved by the City Council. In-kind capital donations will be
subject to normal City review,permitting, inspection, and insurance requirements.
Upon motion of Council Member Marx seconded by Council Member Ewan, and on the
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Resolution No. 8965 (1999 Series)
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following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ewan,Marx, Schwartz, Vice Mayor Romero and Mayor
Settle
NOES:r None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted thish day of September, 1999.
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
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Lee Pnce,City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeffr or C)6 Attorney