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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.5 2024 Storm Drain Art Selectionr DUBLIN CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: January 9, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SU B.ECT: 2024 Storm Drain Art Selection Prepared by: Shelby Perry, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Agenda Item 5.5 The City Council will consider a recommendation from the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission for artwork to be painted on 20 storm drain inlets in spring 2024. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission's recommendations for the 2024 Storm Drain Art Program. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost of the Storm Drain Art Program, including artist stipends ($500 per mural) and miscellaneous supplies, is estimated at $13,000. This program is funded by the Public Art Fund and is included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget. DESCRIPTION: Background In October 2019, the City Council approved an annual temporary art display program. Each year, Staff works with the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission to identify the program that will be developed and implemented that year. For 2024, a Storm Drain Art Program has been developed that will include painting 20 storm drain inlets throughout Dublin. Storm drains are the initial inlets allowing rainwater to enter local waterways before eventually flowing to the San Francisco Bay. Pollutants, such as motor oil, pet waste, and other sediment and urban chemicals also make their way into stormwater systems. Adding artistic murals to storm drain inlets will help raise awareness and improve water quality in local watersheds and the San Francisco Bay. Staff from the City's Environmental Services Division evaluated the program idea and confirmed that the murals will not interfere with clean storm water discharge. Page 1 of 3 1 Design Proposals Under the City's current Public Art Master Plan, all public artworks must be produced by professional artists or by a student artist under the direction of a professional artist. Student artists may work under a visual arts mentor's guidance, and student artists' design proposals must identify the professional artist by whom they are being mentored. Selected artworks must align with the City's Values, which are a part of the adopted Mission and Vision Statements, including safety, inclusivity, diversity, equality, and history. Artwork must also be suitable for all ages. Staff issued a Call for Artists on October 10, 2023 (Attachment 2), publicizing the opportunity through normal City channels (website, social media, etc.) and via email to a list of interested artists, past artists, and registrants in the City's Cultural Arts Database. Fifty-five unique design proposals were received from 21 artists. On December 14, 2023, the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission reviewed the artists' proposals and deliberated before recommending 20 artist proposals for City Council consideration and approval. The recommended artists' design proposals are included with this Staff Report (Attachment 1). Below is a list of the recommended artists and the title of the artist's proposal. TABLE 1: STORM DRAIN LOCATIONS AND ARTISTS' ASSIGNMENTS Artist Proposal Title Storm Drain Location May Yin Giang Rhonda Chase Rhonda Chase Nikolette Metcalf Megan Rohrbach Elli Maskiell Elli Maskiell Jen Huber Anne Giancola Anne Giancola Rob Corder Rob Corder Lisa Long Gael's Shield Sleepy Sea Otter Sea Otter with Kelp Drains to the Bay Be Careful of What Goes Down the Drain Raindrop Fish Leviathan Rainbow School Mind the Drain, Curb the Climate Strain When it Rains Koi Fish Toy Boat Save the Turtles Dublin High School Wells Middle School Wells Middle School Kolb Park Schaefer Ranch Civic Center/Library Civic Center/Library Dublin Sports Grounds Dougherty Hills Dog Park Dougherty Hills Dog Park Emerald Glen Park Emerald Glen Park Frederiksen Elem Page 2 of 3 2 Lisa Long Ekaterina Bazlakova Ekaterina Bazlakova Chih Chun Eroles Alyssa Wu* Deirdre Weinberg Deirdre Weinberg *Student Artist Water Drains to Bay Golden Fish Wave The Future of the Ocean Entrance to the Clean Bay It Goes This Way Do As You Otter Frederiksen Elem Alamo Creek Park Alamo Creek Park Martin Canyon Creek Trail Head Martin Canyon Creek Trail Head Bray Commons Bray Commons STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted, and a copy was provided to the artists. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Design Proposals from Recommended Artists 2) Call for Artists Storm Drain Art 2024 Page 3 of 3 3 Attachment 1 May Yin Giang - Gael's Shield 4 Attachment 1 Rhonda Chase - S eepy Sea Otter 5 Attachment 1 Rhonda Chase - Sea Otter with Kelp Attachment 1 Nikolette Metcalf —Drains to the Bay w imas TO THE I6I1' 7 Megan Rohrbach - Be careful of what goes down tie' drain Attachment 1 Elil Maskiell - Raindrop Fish 9 Attachment 1 EIII Maskiell - Leviathan VM DUBLIN CALIFORNIA 10 Attachment 1 Jen Huber -Rainbow School sm DUBLIN CALIFORNIA 11 Attachment 1 Anne Giancola - Mind the drain, curb the climate strain VM DUBLIN 12 CALIFORNIA Attachment 1 Anne Giancola -When it Rains Attachment 1 Rob Corder — Koi Fish sm DUBLIN CALIFORNIA Attachment 1 Rob Corder Toy Boat sm DUBLIN CALIFORNIA Attachment 1 Lisa Long -Save the Turtles 'UWE Tub :IFIEEsil NMW -A11%7 iMinNh vom 1111%libmw I I I I I I I 1411M DUBLIN CALIFORNIA 16 Attachment 1 Lisa Long -Water Drains to Bay VM DUBLIN CALIFORNIA Attachment 1 Ekaterina Bazlakova — Go den Fish 18 Attachment 1 Ekaterina Bazlakova -Wave Wave -2 3=6s�, 01.161D Creek Park CALIFORNIA 19 Attachment 1 Chih Chun Eroles -The Future of the Ocean 811,1 DUBLIN CALIFORNIA 20 Attachment 1 AlyssaWu - Entrance to the Clean Bay sm DUBLIN CALIFORNIA 21 Attachment 1 Deirdre Weinberg - It Goes This Way Attachment 1 Deirdre Weinberg — Do As You Otter sm DUBLIN CALIFORNIA Attachment 2 sII� l DUBLIN CALIFORNIA THE NEW AMERICAN BACKYARD CALL FOR ARTISTS Temporary Art Project Storm Drain Art CALL ISSUE DATE: 10/10/23 CALL DEADLINE: 1 1/15/23, 4:00 p.m. PST The City of Dublin invites qualified professional artists and student artists working under the supervision of a professional artist or art teacher to submit designs for an upcoming unique temporary art project. Temporary art displays are a great way to bring public art to City parks, streets, and facilities, define neighborhoods, and bring culture to the community. BACKGROUND For this project, the City of Dublin is seeking artists to paint functional murals directly adjacent to 10-20 storm drain inlets throughout Dublin. This unique project would include soliciting artists/muralists to complete the design and painting of each storm drain inlet. Storm Drains are the initial inlets that allow for rainwater to enter local waterways before eventually flowing to the San Francisco Bay. Pollutants, such as motor oil, pet waste, and other sediment and urban chemicals, also make their way into stormwater systems. The addition of artistic murals to storm drain inlets will help raise awareness and improve water quality in local watersheds and the San Francisco Bay. Artists are encouraged to be as creative as possible when approaching this project. The proposed design should help raise awareness and improve water quality in local watersheds and the San Francisco Bay. Site -specific proposals and general proposals that the City may display at its sole discretion are acceptable. Artists are responsible for priming, painting, and sealing the storm drain art. Because of the nature of this project, artists will be provided with the paint, primer, and sealant to be utilized. The city intends to provide SUNSHIELD 3800 by Davlin Coatings, or similar. Red, yellow, blue, white, and black paint will be provided, and artists are expected to mix paint as needed to achieve desired colors. Stipends of $500 will be provided to selected artists or artist teams. Artists may submit up to five (5) proposals and be selected for up to three (3). The stiped will be paid for each selection ($1,500 max). 24 Attachment 2 LOCATIONS Exact location of storm drain inlets is not yet finalized and may be dependent on proposals received. Selected storm drain inlets will be near City Parks, Schools, and other high pedestrian areas. Storm drain inlets on busy roadways and directly in front of private residences will be avoided. Possible locations include: o Dublin High School (1) o Wells Middle School/Stager Gym (2) o Kolb Park (1) o Schaefer Ranch (1) o Civic Center/Library (3) o Dougherty Hills Dog Park (2) o Emerald Glen Park (2) o Frederiksen Elem (2) o Alamo Creek Park (2) o Martin Canyon Creek Trail Head (2) PROJECT TIMELINE October 10. 2023 November 15. 2023 December 2023 Tanuary 2024 Tanuary 2024 Feb - March 2024 April 2024 Call for Artists Issued Proposals Due No Later Than 4:00 p.m. Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission Review (Tentative) City Council Approval of Art Proposals. (Tentative) Agreement(s) Execution (Tentative) Storm Drain Painting (Tentative) Artwork Unveiling (Tentative) DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS The following specifications apply: • Artwork must align with the City of Dublin Public Art Master Plan's Vision, Purpose, and Goals (the full Public Art Master Plan can be found on the City's Public Art website). • Projects involving the community during design/creation are encouraged but not required. • Artwork must be suitable for all ages and in keeping with community values. • Artwork must be an original design and the artwork of the applicant. • Artwork must align with the City of Dublin's Adopted Mission and Vision Statements. The storm drain painting area will be approximately 6-10 sq. ft. (like the ones below). It is the intention of the city that the selected artist will paint the sidewalk adjacent to the Page 2 of 6 25 Attachment 2 storm drain and not directly on to the storm drain. The storm drain location is subject to change at the sole discretion of the City. STORM DRAIN ART EXAMPLES Artwork created under this program is considered temporary artwork and property of the City of Dublin. Therefore, the City retains the right and sole discretion to remove, modify, sell, or replace the artwork. ART SELECTION PROCESS Staff will review applications for completeness. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will review designs and then make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will review the recommended design(s) and approve an artist(s). Selected artist(s) will be required to sign an Art Agreement, including standard Liability Waiver and Release. In the case of underage artists, the city will sign the Agreement with the Supervising Professional Artist or Art Teacher. Underage artists and underage painting assistants will be required to have a parent sign the Liability Waiver and Release. Page 3 of 6 26 Attachment 2 IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS Artists are responsible for prepping, painting the design, and sealing with a clear anti - graffiti coating. The city will provide primer, paint, and sealant. Artists are responsible for purchasing any additional painting supplies required for the project. Artists are expected to prime, paint, and seal the art when the painting is complete. Artists may not paint over the storm drain inlet itself. The city will work with the artist to implement protective measures to ensure the protection of storm drains during the painting process. Artists may enlist painting assistants. All painting assistants must sign a liability waiver and release. Underage painting assistants must have a parent sign the liability waiver and release. Student artists must be supervised by a professional artist, who is responsible for the artwork of the student. Student artists must provide their professional artist's qualifications with their application. Student artists and their teacher/professional artist will be required to meet with Staff prior to starting the project to ensure they understand the City's expectations. Upon completion of the Storm Drain Art, City Staff will meet with the artist at the site to inspect/approve the artwork and take a publicity photo of the artwork. PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS Artists are welcome to submit up to five design proposals for this project. The proposal shall be submitted electronically, which needs to include all required attachments. The acceptable file type for the attachment is PDF. Required attachments include: a. Completed Coversheet: Use the form provided at the end of this application. b. Artist Qualifications: Include the biography or professional resume of each artist involved. Student artists should include their biographies/resumes and that of the professional artist or art teacher who serves as the team's supervisor. This should include a portfolio of past work relevant to this project. c. Artist Statement: Provide a brief statement about your proposed artwork. This could include your source of inspiration, the significance of the design, or a comment on the style or technique you have proposed. d. Design: Renderings should include dimensions and scale of the artwork. If you wish to be considered for a specific location or locations, please label the rendering with the location name. If you have no preference, label the rendering "Any." Label each rendering with your name. Page 4 of 6 27 Attachment 2 DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL Proposals for this project must be submitted electronically. Submit one electronic copy of each proposal to: shelbv.perrvdublin.ca,gov. The subject line for each proposal shall include: "Dublin Storm Drain Art Proposal 2023." Proposals may be included as email attachments or delivered via a filesharing website. Proposals are limited to five pages, including the cover sheet. COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONDING TO THE PROPOSAL The City of Dublin shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the artist(s) in responding to this request for a design proposal or for any costs incurred if the artist chooses to provide a mock-up. SUBMISSION DEADLINE All proposals must be received by Shelby Perry, Recreation Coordinator, by November 15.2023. at 4:00 D.M. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify the proposal's receipt by the scheduled deadline. CONTACT INFORMATION Name/Title: Shelby Perry, Recreation Coordinator Phone: (925) 556-4509 Email: Shelby.Perrv(&dublin.ca,gov Address: City of Dublin - Parks and Community Services 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA. 94568 Page 5 of 6 28 Attachment 2 Storm Drain Art Proposal PROPOSAL COVERSHEET: Dublin 2023 Temporary Art Project, Storm Drain Art Proposals will not be accepted after Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Artist Name: Address: City: State: Main Phone: Other Phone: E-mail Address: Website: Please indicate experience level: ❑ Professional Artist(s) Zip: ❑ Student Artist(s) Please indicate any specific location(s) you have proposed a design for, or check 'No Preference' if you would be willing to adapt your design(s) to fit any assigned location: Location: Artwork Title: Signature of Artist: Co -Artist Name, if applicable: Date: Signature of Co -Artist, if applicable: Date: Supervising Art Professional Name, if applicable: Address: City: State: Zip: Main Phone: Other Phone: E-mail Address: Website: Signature of Supervising Art Professional: Date: ❑ No Preference Page 6 of 6 29