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OMMe COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER:
FROM: Ren Hampian, Assistant City Admini a ive Offi''cer
Prepared By: Deb Hossli, Administrative AnalystW711
SUBJECT: Consideration of a proposal from the San Luis Obispo
Downtown Business Improvement Association to create an honorarium
in the Marsh Street Parking Structure.
CAO RECOMMENDATION: To consider the proposal by the San Luis
Obispo Downtown Business Improvement Association and provide staff
with direction for proceeding.
DISCUSSION:
The City recently received a proposal from the San Luis Obispo
Downtown Business Improvement Association (BIA) to create an
honorarium wall in the Marsh Street Parking Structure. The purpose
of the honorarium would be to recognize special citizens in the
community for their outstanding contributions to the downtown.
The honorarium would be located inside the Parking Structure on a
wall adjacent to the entrance of the new Riley'.s Store (see page
7 of attachment 1) . The suggested wall faces Marsh Street and is
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approximately eight feet wide and eleven feet tall.
The honorarium would provide sufficient space to recognize up to
fourteen citizens. Professional artists would be used to create
bronze relief sculptures set in granite for each honoree (see pages
4,5, and 6 of attachment 1) , and oversee the development of the
honorarium wall.
Under the BIA's proposal, it is their intention to take full
responsibility for the honorarium
project. The BIA would secure
funding for the honorarium, oversee the selection process for the
honorees, and direct development and installation of the plaques.
Prospective recipients of the first plaques for the honorarium
include Mr. Bob Corcoran, founder of the BIA, and Ms. Mary Winter,
a former employee of the City that worked as a meter maid for many
years. Future recipients of the plaques would be awarded as the
need arose (the BIA has yet to develop a formal selection process) .
The City's responsibility would be limited to allowing the use of
the wall and providing the ongoing maintenance for the honorarium
(which is expected to be minimal) . Vandalism is not expected to
be a major concern given the durability of the proposed materials
and the fact that the location is partially enclosed and heavily
trafficked by the public.
Because many of the specifics of the proposal have yet to be
developed, the BIA is only requesting conceptual approval of the
i project at this time. Once a more refined project is developed,
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the BIA will return to the Council for approval. A representative
of the BIA will be present at the Council meeting to answer any
questions regarding the program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The BIA estimates that preparing the wall for the honorarium and
creating the two initial plaques (for Mr. Corcoran and Ms. Winter)
will cost approximately $10,000. These monies, along with the
costs for future plaques would be raised by the BIA, resulting in
no costs to the City.
CONCURRENCES:
The Department of Public Works has reviewed the BIA's proposal and
determined that the honorarium would not interfere with the
operations of the Parking Structure. Riley's Department Store has
also been contacted and indicated that they are in support of the
honorarium.
ATTACHMENTS:
* Attachment "1" - Proposal from the BIA
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AN HONORARIUM
A PROPOSAL FOR GIVING TRIBUTE
TO SPECIAL CITIZENS OF THE
i CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Given to the Business Improvement Association of San Luis Obispo
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A Very Preliminary Concept
These preliminary sketches are submitted to conceptualize some possibilities.
They are not meant to discourage a wide range of approaches. Hopefully, this
proposal will offer a feeling for context, scale and cost...and get the ball rolling.
Honorarium
A permanent physical tribute offered to those whose services, vision, and
congeniality exceed the norm. It is a form of honor paid to those people who
have given a sense of place to Downtown San Luis Obispo through their
uncommon will, determination, talent and love. These citizens have left
legacies in the social and physical fabric of Downtown. Their lives have
exemplified the great spirit of community and have made a difference in our -
own lives.
Where
With the near completion of the parking facility at Chorro and Marsh, it was
conceived that it might be a place to initiate a permanent honorarium. Other
sites might follow.
Placement
The alcove area at the tower/stairwell has been suggested (please consult
attached illustrative plan and elevation). Need to coordinate with the signage
and display interests of Riley's Dept. Store.
Precedents
Various types of tributes include: Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame,
Hollywood's Sidewalk of the Stars, Various Veteran Memorials nationwide,
San Luis Obispo's Chocolate Soup restaurant drawings
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Criteria for Selection
Distinguishing traits and contributions, living, posthumous or both, male and
female balance, etc.:..possibly on an annual or bi-annual basis
Selection Committee
Creation of a Foundation
Provides funding, siting and selection (thus helping to difuse possible political
challenges)
Initial Candidates
Bob Corcoran—"Mr.. San Luis Obispo", founder of the BIA (deceased)
Mary Winter--The congenial Meter Maid (deceased)
Initial Resources
Santa Barbara Monumental Inc. -(Jed Hendrickson--805-966-7373)
Ojai Artists Foundry (Ed Schulze--805-646-8237)
Professional custom Bronze (805-962-4988)
Mathews International (Nancey--800-824-6312)
Borah's Award .(Dennis Ruthenbeck--San Luis Obispo 543-6514)
Approximate Costs
Stone (granite--24 x 36).....abt. $600.00
Sandblasted Serifed Lettering (monument type) per letter....$5.50
3/4" Bronzed Relief Sculpture (12-140.dia.) Sandcast...abt. $1,500-$2,000.00'
1"-2 UT Bronzed Relief Sculpture (12-14" dia.) Lost wax $2,000--$3,500.00'
'this includes the cost of sculpor, mould, casting, placement
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Design Criteria
Permanence, minimal maintenance, character of housing or display (careful to
avoid mausoleum feeling, materials, repetition motif, availability to public view
Design Team
Possibile inclusion of artist, designer, sculptor, site designer, product designer,
graphic artist
Funding
National Endowment of the Arts
State Endowment
B.I.A.
Private Foundation
Possible Direction
Please consult attached drawings
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