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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
MARCH 8, 2018
12:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING
City Hall, Administrative Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
ROLL CALL
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The agenda for this meeting was properly posted on March 7, 2018.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public may address the Public Art Committee for up to three (3) minutes on
matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the Public Art Committee from
discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Public Art Committee may schedule the
item for discussion at a future meeting.
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Public Art Committee Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the Public Art Committee minutes from February 12, 2018.
2. Wall Mural
Recommended Action:
Consider acceptance and location of mural, as a gift from Peter Mester, Pavel Mester, and
Cal Arte.
3. Future Meetings
Recommended Action:
Discuss agenda topics and scheduling of future meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF AGENDA
PACKET, & COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
I, Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting
of the Public Art Committee was posted and available for review on March 7, 2018 at the City of Saratoga, 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 7th day of March 2018 at Saratoga, California.
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
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In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Public
Art Committee by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made
available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the Public Art
Committee.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, pleas e
contact the City Clerk at 408.868.1294. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 5.102 -35.104 ADA title II]
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MINUTES
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Public Art Committee regular meeting was called to order at 5:09 p.m. in the Joan Pisani
Community Center, Recreation Conference Room at 19655 Allendale Avenue in Saratoga.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Mary-Lynne Bernald, Council Member Emily Lo
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: James Lindsay, City Manager
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Deputy City Manager Crystal Bothelio reported that the agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on February 8, 2018.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Public Art Committee Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the Public Art Committee minutes from January 4, 2018.
LO/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE MINUTES
FROM JANUARY 4, 2018. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BERNALD, LO. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. Paint the City Peak Democracy Voting & Kickoff Event
Recommended Action:
Review results of the Paint the City survey on Peak Democracy and consider plans for the
Paint the City kickoff event on March 24, 2018.
The Committee reviewed the results of the survey and agreed to conduct the kickoff on
March 24, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. They requested a certificate to recognize each of
the volunteers.
3. Wall Mural
Recommended Action:
Consider acceptance and location of mural, as a gift from Peter Mester, Pavel Mester, and
Cal Arte.
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The Committee agreed that the Joan Pisani Community Center Lobby location is the best
option for a mural. The Committee requested three conceptual designs that capture
community activity and movement, do not contain a political or religious message, and are
not predominately red, white, and blue. The Public Art Committee agreed to review
conceptual artwork and make a recommendation regarding placement to the City Council.
4. Amended Public Art Policy
Recommended Action:
Consider draft amendment to the City’s Public Art Policy.
The Public Art Committee discussed the draft policy amendment.
The Committee recommended City Council adoption of the amended policy with an
additional provision that would only allow the Public Art Committee to approve public art on
City proprety that would be in place three years or less.
5. Future Meetings
Recommended Action:
Discuss agenda topics and scheduling of future meetings.
The Committee agreed to include the following items on the next meeting agenda, which will
be scheduled after getting additional information about the mural donation.
- Wall Mural
- Public Art Map (if the meeting occurs after utility boxes have been painted)
- Status Update on #SaratogaROCKS
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bernald adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
City of Saratoga
CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Public Art Committee
From: Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
Date: March 8, 2018
Subject: Wall Mural
Cal Arte Ensemble, the Triton Museum of Art’s ensemble-in-residence, received a gift from
Central European artists Pavel and Peter Mester to paint a mural. Cal Arte Ensemble’s Artistic
Director Tamami Honma suggested that the artwork be donated to the City of Saratoga.
At the February 12, 2018 Public Art Committee meeting, the Committee suggested placement
of the mural in the Joan Pisani Community Center lobby and requested conceptual designs that
capture community activity and movement, do not contain politica l or religious messages, and
are not predominately red, white, and blue.
The artist prepared several conceptual designs for the Committee to consider. Additionally, the
artist suggested that the mural be a moveable piece, so that it can be relocated if desired.
In accordance with the recently amended Public Art Policy, the Public Art Committee may
approve placement of artwork on City property that meets the following criteria:
Artwork/exhibits do not impede typical uses of the site where they are proposed to be installed
Artwork/exhibits are appropriate in scale, media, and context with the intended display location
Artwork/exhibits do not contain political statements or symbols, religious reference or symbols,
profane or offensive content, graffiti-like style artwork, copyrighted or trademarked material, or
corporate or organizational references, branding, or symbols
Artwork/exhibits are suitable for display to a diverse audience, including children, and should
help create a sense of place and community
There is evidence of community support for the artwork/exhibit
Artwork/exhibits installed outdoors is be able to withstand an outdoor environment through the
public display period
Artwork/exhibits do not pose a threat to public safety
Any costs associated with artwork/exhibits, such as a lease or installation expenses, can be
accounted for within the Public Art Budget approved by the City Council
Artwork/exhibits will be displayed for a period of 3 years or less
If artwork does not meet this criteria, the Committee may review public art proposals and
make a recommendation to the City Council for placement.
MURAL CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS
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