CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION JUNE 28, 2021 AGENDA Marva Diaz, Chair Laura Sheridan, Vice Chair Peggy Bell, Commissioner Denice Domke, Commissioner Cheryl Gleason, Commissioner Kerry Koerwitz, Commissioner Raymond Perez, Commissioner Alisha Olson, Alternate Member Traci Michel, Director of Parks and Recreation Connie Leek, Recreation Manager Erin Rivas, Business Manager 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, members of the West Sacramento Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission and staff will participate in this meeting via teleconference. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, members of the public are asked to watch the meeting telecast on Wave Cable Channel 20 and to have submitted comments in writing by 5:00 PM on June 28, 2021. To submit a comment in writing, please email the Commission Clerk ([email protected]) and write “Public Comment” in the subject line. In the body of the email, include the item number and/or title of the item as well as your comments. All comments received by 5:00 PM will be provided to the Commissioners and posted on the website. The comments submitted shall become part of the record of the meeting. To make a verbal comment during the meeting, join the meeting using the Zoom meeting link or the phone number below. The Chair will request public comment during Item 1A, prior to the first Consent item on the agenda. Once the Chair has announced the public comment period, if you would like to make a comment, please do one of the following: (1) If you are joining the meeting via Zoom, press the ‘raise a hand’ button; OR (2) if you are joining the meeting by phone, press *9. When it is your turn to comment, the Chair or Clerk will call you by name or phone number and City staff will unmute your microphone. You will have 3 minutes to speak. Once your public comment has ended, your microphone will be muted again. Join by Electric Device: https://westsacramento.zoom.us/j/99145047051?pwd=WVJnNWJoYUlHUmpxeC94QWl3YTBwQT09 Meeting ID: 991 4504 7051 Passcode: 059988 Join by Phone: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 991 4504 7051 Passcode: 059988 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART I 1A. PRESENTATIONS BY THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION. THE COMMISSION IS PROHIBITED BY LAW FROM DISCUSSING ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA BROUGHT TO THEM AT THIS TIME. 1B. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS. PRESENTATIONS 2. UPDATE ON THE WASHINGTON DISTRICT PUBLIC ART IMPLEMENTATION PLAN’S PHASE 1 PROJECTS. (YANCEY) CONSENT AGENDA 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 26, 2021 REGULAR MEETING. (DYCK) REGULAR AGENDA 4. UPDATE ON FIRE STATION 41 PUBLIC ART BENCH PROJECT. (LEEK) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II 5. A. Director’s Report B. Future Item Requests (within the scope of the Commission) C. Adjourn The meeting will be held at City Hall, 1110 West Capitol Ave., West Sacramento, CA. I, Katie Dyck, Clerk of the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the June 28, 2021 meeting of the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission was posted on June 23, 2021 in the office of the City Clerk, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA, and was available for public review. Katie Dyck, Commission Clerk All public materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.cityofwestsacramento.org. Any document provided at the meeting by staff or by the public will be provided by the Commission Clerk upon request by phone at (916) 617-4620, or by email at: [email protected]. Any document provided at the meeting by staff will also be available to the public by the next business day following the meeting. Commission meetings are broadcast live on Wave Cable Channel 20. This meeting will be repeated the following day at 12:00 pm and the following Sunday at 3:00 pm. 1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION PART I. 2. UPDATE ON THE WASHINGTON DISTRICT PUBLIC ART IMPLEMENTATION PLAN’S PHASE 1 PROJECTS (Oral Presentation - Document attached for reference) 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 26, 2021 REGULAR MEETING (Minutes Attached) 4. UPDATE ON FIRE STATION 41 PUBLIC ART BENCH PROJECT (Staff Report Attached) 5. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC ART PROJECT: WEST SACRAMENTO FIRE STATION 41 BENCH (Staff Report Attached) 6. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION PART II. ITEM # 2 ORAL PRESENTATION ONLY THERE WILL BE NO WRITTEN REPORT FOR THIS ITEM (Document Attached for Reference) CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO WASHINGTON DISTRICT PUBLIC ART IMPLEMENTATION PLAN CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . 5 SECTION 1 . BACKGROUND . 9 SECTION 2 . PROPOSED ART CONCEPTS . 25 SECTION 3 . IMPLEMENTATION . 69 APPENDICES . 79 APPENDIX A: PRELIMINARY ENGAGEMENT AND SURVEY SUMMARY APPENDIX B: COLLECTION MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES APPENDIX C: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY intentions for art investments, the WDPAIP will expand PURPOSE opportunities to integrate art into the planning, funding, Public art helps to support a vibrant urban riverfront. and design of capital improvement projects and new It encourages pedestrian, scooter, and bicycle travel private investment. The WDPAIP builds upon the by adding visual interest and wayfinding to the public interaction between the development and redevelopment streetscape and enriching the pedestrian and bicycling of new housing and commercial projects with walkability, experience. Public art is a driver of local economic transportation pathways and nodes, iconic architecture, development and has the potential to catalyze and foster the River Walk, and historical landmarks. Anselm Keifer Sculpture, London community identity. The Washington District Public Art Implementation Plan (WDPAIP) defines a distinct art POLICY CONTEXT West Sacramento, and the Crocker Art Museum, to create investment strategy to foster transit-oriented, pedestrian- a comprehensive plan for public art and arts experiences A primary impetus for the plan is Washington Realized, and bike-friendly development patterns. This Plan connecting both cities with pedestrian-friendly pathways. A Sustainable Community Strategy, which was adopted in provides guidance the City will use to develop public 2015 as a framework for updating the 1996 Washington artworks that highlight the Riverfront, gateway corridors, District Specific Plan. The Washington Specific Plan PHYSICAL CONTEXT and transportation pathways and nodes. The Washington governs land use in the 194-acre urban mixed-use District Public Art Implementation Plan also provides The Washington District is described by the community Washington District, located along the Sacramento material that will be included in the updated Washington as the “region’s best kept secret.” The District is River north of Tower Bridge Gateway. Washington Specific Plan, within chapters addressing circulation and undergoing significant change, consistent with the Realized sets forth a Complete Community strategy that parks. Washington Realized Transit-Oriented Development includes a combined public art and recreational needs and Strategy. This historic neighborhood is next to the opportunities analysis. Sacramento River, but separated from it by a levee with GOAL park and recreational improvements. This Is the River The WDPAIP was also initiated as a result of a 2015 Walk. The River Walk is an area with pedestrian and The goal of the WDPAIP is to help create a more National Endowment for the Arts Our Town grant, bike path, stairs, small plazas, and a rolling lawn down beautiful, sustainable, and vibrant Washington District. “River Crossing,” which is a collaboration among the to the River with an existing collection of artworks and By establishing the priority locations and specific Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, the City of CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO WASHINGTON DISTRICT PUBLIC ART IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY historic markers. A new Dock is being constructed in OBJECTIVES CONTENTS the southern portion of the Park, which will include the “River Crossing” art installation. Many of the artworks The Art Plan has the capacity to: The Washington District Public Art Implementation proposed in the WDPAIP address the river connection, Plan (WDPAIP) provides the requirements, guidelines, Create a sense of place that is specific to the mark gateways or entryways, enliven places, adorn future strategies, goals, and policies that address the important Washington District and its Grand Gateway area park sites, and provide opportunities to celebrate the role of art in supporting transit-oriented development Create synergy among public agencies, private community’s history. of the Washington District. Artistic elements and institutions, and businesses “moments” are integrated into the circulation, Promote civic pride and identity infrastructure, and civic and park amenities of the COLLABORATION Encourage residents and visitors to choose District as essential features for walkability, identity pedestrian, bicycle, and transit travel One of the components of this Plan is collaboration (placemaking), and security. Not only will this Celebrate and reflect West Sacramento’s diversity, with Sacramento and the Crocker Art Museum, “River promote