Sand City Arts Committee

MINUTES SAND CITY ART COMMITTEE Special Art Committee Meeting - Monday, September 16, 2024 3:00 PM As allowed by Assembly Bill AB 2449, this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference. Chair Hawthorne called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Greg Hawthorne Committee Member Brian Clark Committee Member Michelle Djokic Committee Member Shelby Hawthorne Staff: City Manager Vibeke Norgaard 2. COMMUNICATIONS No public comment received. 3. ORDER OF BUSINESS 3A. Approve the Art Committee Special Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2023 No public comment received. Upon motion by Committee Member Djokic and seconded by Committee Member Clark, the Art Committee voted 4-0 to approve the Art Committee Special Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2023. Chair Hawthorne moved that Item 3C be heard before Item 38 as Cameron Moberg and Crystal Moberg, Talking Walls Curators, were present. 38. Consideration of Acceptance of Public Art and Site Selection-Memorial for Craig Hubler This item was considered after item 3C. No public comment received. 3C. Presentation of Artists' Renderings for 2024 we.Mural Festival This item was considered before item 3B. No public comment received. Cameron Moberg and Crystal Moberg of Talking Walls presented the mural renderings and artists' background bios for the Art Committee's consideration and 1

recommendation to the City Council. Orlu Arts is recommended for the building at 501 Ortiz Avenue. The Art Committee had questions regarding whether painting with a brush lasts as long as spray painting and it was confirmed by Cameron Moberg that it does last as long. Chair Hawthorne liked the vibrant colors of the proposed mural. Ricky Watts is recommended for a wall on Orange Avenue near Catalina Street. Ricky will paint about two-thirds of the wall in the abstract. Alexandar Bacon will also paint the same wall. Chair Hawthorne liked the way the images picked up the light and worked well with each other. The Art Committee considered three renderings from Trav a Los Angeles based artist and picked selection A. The Art Committee liked it as it can be seen from the City of Seaside although they asked that the artist maybe rethink the palm tree like piece stating that it was too southern Californian. The Art Committee liked that it was Sand City's name/signage. Max Sansing's image is recommended for a wall at Gene's Import Auto Body overlooking The Independent. Committee Member Djokic suggested that the artist change the subject's ethnicity; Chair Hawthorne and Committee Member Clark expressed that Sand City already has diversity in murals. The Art Committee liked the image. Cameron Moberg mentioned the art battle will be with six local artists and will arrange best time with Amy Sheehan. There was consensus from the Art Committee on all renderings and to move forward to the City Council. 4. ADJOURNMENT The Art Committee adjourned the meeting at approximately 4:10 PM. 2

SPECIAL ART COMMITTEE MEETING SAND CITY ART COMMITTEE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 3:00 PM 1

AGENDA SAND CITY ART COMMITTEE Special Art Committee Meeting - Monday, September 16, 2024 3:00 PM THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON, IS COMPLIANT WITH ASSEMBLY BILL (“AB”) 2449, SIGNED INTO LAW ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, WHICH AMENDS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES TO CONTINUE TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETINGS AND REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT (GOV. CODE §§ 54950 ET SEQ.). TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ZOOM COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4614728829 Meeting ID: 461 472 8829 To participate telephonically by calling the number below: (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 461 472 8829# If prompted to enter a participant ID, press # TO PARTICIPATE IN PERSON: City Hall Council Chambers 1 Pendergrass Way Sand City, CA How to submit written Public Comments: If any member of the public would like to provide written comments at the meeting, please do as set forth below. Written: All comments received before 8:00 am the day of the meeting will be posted on the City’s website as “Correspondence” under the relevant agenda item and provided to the City Council members at the meeting. Please email your comments to: cityclerk@sandcityca.org. Read Aloud During the Meeting: Email your comments to cityclerk@sandcityca.org. When the Mayor opens the public comment period for the relevant agenda item; please indicate the agenda item and title in your email subject line. If you want your comment read aloud, prominently write “Read Aloud at Meeting” at the top of the email and your comments will be read into the record (not to exceed three minutes at staff’s cadence). DURING EACH MEETING, members of the public may participate by calling and speaking live during the designated time(s), subject to time limits that may be imposed pursuant to the Brown Act at the number provided above. Please use the "raise your hand" option on Zoom, and the City Clerk will call on your name. 2

1. ROLL CALL 2. COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public may address the City Council/Successor Agency on matters not appearing on the City Council/Successor Agency Agenda at this time for up to three minutes. In order that the City Clerk may later identify the speaker in the minutes of the meeting, it is helpful if speakers state their names. Public comments regarding items on the scheduled agenda will be heard at the time the time the item is being considered by the City Council/Successor Agency. The City Council Chamber is equipped with a portable microphone for anyone unable to come to the podium. If you need assistance, please advise the City Clerk as to which item you would like to comment on and the microphone will be brought to you. 3. ORDER OF BUSINESS 3A. Approve the Art Committee Special Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2023 Draft 7-28-23 Minutes 3B. Consideration of Acceptance of Public Art and Site Selection-Memorial for Craig Hubler Staff Report April 11, 2024 Email Application Renderings 3C. Presentation of Artists' Renderings for 2024 we.Mural Festival Staff Report 4. ADJOURNMENT The current agenda is available in PDF format on our website at: www.sandcity.org If you have a request for a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, which will allow you to participate in a Sand City public meeting, please call the City Clerk at (831) 394-3054 extension 220, or give your written request to the City Clerk at 1 Pendergrass Way, Sand City, CA 93955 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to allow the City Clerk time to arrange for the requested modification or accommodation. 3

SPECIAL ART COMMITTEE MEETING SAND CITY ART COMMITTEE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 3:00 PM 1

AGENDA SAND CITY ART COMMITTEE Special Art Committee Meeting - Monday, September 16, 2024 3:00 PM THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON, IS COMPLIANT WITH ASSEMBLY BILL (“AB”) 2449, SIGNED INTO LAW ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, WHICH AMENDS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES TO CONTINUE TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETINGS AND REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT (GOV. CODE §§ 54950 ET SEQ.). TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ZOOM COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4614728829 Meeting ID: 461 472 8829 To participate telephonically by calling the number below: (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 461 472 8829# If prompted to enter a participant ID, press # TO PARTICIPATE IN PERSON: City Hall Council Chambers 1 Pendergrass Way Sand City, CA How to submit written Public Comments: If any member of the public would like to provide written comments at the meeting, please do as set forth below. Written: All comments received before 8:00 am the day of the meeting will be posted on the City’s website as “Correspondence” under the relevant agenda item and provided to the City Council members at the meeting. Please email your comments to: cityclerk@sandcityca.org. Read Aloud During the Meeting: Email your comments to cityclerk@sandcityca.org. When the Mayor opens the public comment period for the relevant agenda item; please indicate the agenda item and title in your email subject line. If you want your comment read aloud, prominently write “Read Aloud at Meeting” at the top of the email and your comments will be read into the record (not to exceed three minutes at staff’s cadence). DURING EACH MEETING, members of the public may participate by calling and speaking live during the designated time(s), subject to time limits that may be imposed pursuant to the Brown Act at the number provided above. Please use the "raise your hand" option on Zoom, and the City Clerk will call on your name. 2

1. ROLL CALL 2. COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public may address the City Council/Successor Agency on matters not appearing on the City Council/Successor Agency Agenda at this time for up to three minutes. In order that the City Clerk may later identify the speaker in the minutes of the meeting, it is helpful if speakers state their names. Public comments regarding items on the scheduled agenda will be heard at the time the time the item is being considered by the City Council/Successor Agency. The City Council Chamber is equipped with a portable microphone for anyone unable to come to the podium. If you need assistance, please advise the City Clerk as to which item you would like to comment on and the microphone will be brought to you. 3. ORDER OF BUSINESS 3A. Approve the Art Committee Special Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2023 Draft 7-28-23 Minutes 3B. Consideration of Acceptance of Public Art and Site Selection-Memorial for Craig Hubler Staff Report April 11, 2024 Email Application Renderings 3C. Presentation of Artists' Renderings for 2024 we.Mural Festival Staff Report 4. ADJOURNMENT The current agenda is available in PDF format on our website at: www.sandcity.org If you have a request for a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, which will allow you to participate in a Sand City public meeting, please call the City Clerk at (831) 394-3054 extension 220, or give your written request to the City Clerk at 1 Pendergrass Way, Sand City, CA 93955 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to allow the City Clerk time to arrange for the requested modification or accommodation. 3

AGENDA ITEM 3A. Approve the Art Committee Special Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2023 4

MINUTES SAND CITY ARTS COMMITTEE Special Art Committee Meeting - Friday, July 28, 2023 10:00 AM As allowed by Assembly Bill AB2449, this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference 1. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON, IS COMPLIANT WITH ASSEMBLY BILL (“AB”) 2449, SIGNED INTO LAW ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, WHICH AMENDS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES TO CONTINUE TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETINGS AND REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT (GOV. CODE §§ 54950 ET SEQ.). TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ZOOM COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4614728829 Meeting ID: 461 472 8829 To participate telephonically by calling the number below: (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 461 472 8829# If prompted to enter a participant ID, press # TO PARTICIPATE IN PERSON: City Hall Council Chambers 1 Pendergrass Way Sand City, CA The meeting was called to order at 10:00 AM. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Member G. Hawthorne Committee Member Djokic Committee Member Peters Absent: Committee Member Clark Committee Member S. Hawthorne Staff: City Manager Vibeke Norgaard Presenters: Cameron and Crystal Moberg 3. COMMUNICATIONS No public comment received. 4. ORDER OF BUSINESS 4A. Approved Sand City Arts Committee Special Meeting Minutes for May 22, 2023 and May 30, 2023. Approval of Sand City Arts Committee Special 5

Meeting Minutes for May 22, 2023 is continued from May 30, 2023 meeting. Upon motion by Committee Member Hawthrone and seconded by Committee Member Djokic, the Arts Committee voted to approve the meeting minutes for May 22, 2023 and May 30, 2023. Motion carried 3-0-2, by the following vote: AYES: Committee Members Greg Hawthrone, Michelle Djokic, and Dawn Peters. NOES: None. ABSENT: Committee Members Brian Clark and Shelby Hawthorne. ABSTAIN: None. 4B. Consideration of Potential Artists for the 2023 we. Mural Festival The Arts Committee reviewed several building site options. Committee Member Greg Hawthrone discussed certain sites he has confirmed with owners that would be part of the mural festival. Cameron and Crystal Moberg suggested having more building options than artists is better in order to allow for additional murals if possible and for having some to be used in future festivals. The Mobergs showed the work of the following 26 artists: Alex Ann, Bacon, BamCat, Britt, Candy, Emily Ding, Er, Fasm, Ian, Jenna, Matley, Mauricio, Max Sansing, Mister Toledo, Nick, Nora, Rast, Ratur, Ricky Watts, Royyal Dog, Sheree, Suburban Warrior, Toney, Trav, Wes, Wooden Wave, and Zach Curtis. The Mobergs will send images to the Arts Committee with the Art Committee choosing their top 12. 5. ADJOURNMENT The Arts Committee adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:00 AM. 3 6

AGENDA ITEM 3B. Consideration of Acceptance of Public Art and Site Selection-Memorial for Craig Hubler 7

City of Sand City STAFF REPORT TO: Sand City Arts Committee FROM: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager SUBJECT: Consideration of Acceptance of Public Art and Site Selection - Memorial for Craig Hubler DATE: September 16, 2024 _______________________________________________________________________ DISCUSSION: Craig Hubler served as a City of Sand City Councilmember for approximately 20 years starting in 1989. Mr. Hubler was an artist who began his artistic career in 1976 at the age of fourteen where he worked at the Monterey Sculpture Studio. He also served as the Sand City Arts Committee Chair and was instrumental in the creation of the Sand City West End Celebration. Mr. Hubler recently passed away. Craig’s son, Taylor Hubler, has applied to the City to donate a piece of art in his father’s memory. According to the City’s public art policy (adopted by the City Council in May of 2020) (“Art Policy”), applications to donate art are to be considered by the Sand City Arts Committee. The Art Policy sets forth a series of criteria the Committee shall use to consider a donation request and requires that the Committee make a recommendation to Council on: (1) whether to accept the artwork; and (2) if accepted to recommend a site on which to display the artwork. Criteria for City acceptance of public art: The criteria in the City’s Art Policy (section 4) are as follows: a. is the art thought-provoking, memorable or enduring and reflects the diverse social, cultural, or historic values of the City; b. is the art appropriate in terms of scale, form, content, and the environment; c. is the art durable relative to theft, vandalism and the environment; d. whether the art acknowledges and is sensitive to the importance of the contributions by local and regional artists to the City; e. whether the art is not religious iconography which might be perceived as government endorsement of religion in violation of the Establishment Clause of the Federal and State Constitutions; f. ensure that the art would not, when displayed, create a hostile work environment for public employees; g. ensure that the art does not depict graphic violence or overt sexual activity; 8

h. is the art repetitive in that the City already has sufficient examples or better examples of the same type of object; i. whether the City has the facilities and resources necessary to accept the object, knowing that the City has limited facilities and resources; j. whether the person wishing to loan, lease or donate the artwork to the City is prepared to execute a contract or other document which, in the estimation of the City Attorney and City Manager, protects and serves the fiscal and other interests of the City; k. whether the artist who created the artwork that will be to loaned, leased or donated to the City is prepared to execute a waiver of their rights under California Art Preservation Act (Civil Code 987 and 989), the Visual Artist Rights Act (17 U.S.C. 106A, 113), and other applicable state and federal laws. Site selection criteria: According to the City’s art policy, when recommending sites for works of art for loan, lease, or gift to the collection, the Committee shall consider: a. whether the artwork can be properly installed, placed to be seen, and displayed with patron safety in mind; b. the compatibility of design and location within unified design, environmental or historical character of the site; c. landscaping, drainage, grading, lighting, and seating considerations; d. environmental impacts such as noise, sound and light; e. public accessibility to the artwork; f. impact on adjacent property owner’s views; and g. impact on operational functions of the City. Any site chosen for display of art shall not, however, be eligible for art display if the Director of Public Works and/or City Engineer determines that the use of the location for display of public art would interfere with use by pedestrians or vehicles, would create a safety hazard, or would otherwise be inappropriate. Once donated, the City-owned artwork shall be the responsibility of the City. The image of the proposed artwork and description is attached to this staff report. The piece is proposed to be designed, built, and installed by Taylor Hubler, Fred Saunders, and Charles "Larry" Fischer.  Taylor Hubler is Craig Hubler's oldest son, growing up in his father's workshops and learning the art of metal fabrication. This will be his second publicly displayed art piece, with a rock climber for the Sanctuary Rock Gym as his first.  Fred Saunders was Craig's former business partner and was a lifelong friend. Fred operates Sculpture Works in Sand City and has a prolific catalog as a fabricator and artist. 9

 Charles Fischer is the founder of the Monterey Sculpture Works, a bronze foundry that was foundational for Monterey's art culture. Charles was a mentor and close friend to Craig and his family. As stated in the application and on the attached renderings, the proposed piece is: “a wood, steel, and bronze sculpture in the style matching Craig's own. It is a bell made out of an old welding gas cylinder, the bottom cut off and a ring welded to the top. The bell will have no clapper or mallet. The bell has two bronze bands flowed onto its surface and a bronze cypress tree attached to the face of it. It is suspended between two wooden railroad ties by a steel rod. The rod as a ring welded to it and secured to the ring on the bell. The rod also has two bronze bands. The piece's design currently has it standing 4' high, and is 38" across the face and about 9" deep. The two railroad ties are expected to be sunk into the ground by 3' to secure the piece, and the rod will be attached in a way to prevent theft of the bell. The whole piece will have natural patinas and colors but will be coated in a clear coat to protect from corrosion. The two railroad ties will need to be sunk down into the ground in a way to prevent subsidence and shifting.” The family is requesting a spot where a bench can be installed next to the piece, if possible. Staff has reviewed possible sites and recommends that the piece be placed in the City’s community garden. The family is requesting that the art be displayed at its installation site for “at least the lifetime of Craig's children, and that if it should need to be moved that a new site be identified, approved by his family, and used until the last of his children have passed away.” CEQA: A recommendation to Council is not an action that constitutes a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15378. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to Council to: (1) accept the donated art and (2) approve the community garden as a potential site for the art piece if confirmed by the City Engineer and Public Works Manager as feasible and safe. ATTACHMENTS: 1. April 11, 2024 email application 2. Renderings 10

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AGENDA ITEM 3C. Presentation of Artists' Renderings for 2024 we.Mural Festival 16

City of Sand City STAFF REPORT TO: Sand City Arts Committee FROM: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager SUBJECT: Presentation of Artists’ Renderings for 2024 we.Mural Festival DATE: September 16, 2024 _______________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City has previously financed and held four annual mural festivals since the festival started in 2020. In 2023, the Arts Committee recommended to Council that the City issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for mural festival curator services. After it did so, on May 25, 2023, the Arts Committee considered proposals and recommended to the Council that it select Talking Walls as the Mural festivals curator for the 2023 festival, a recommendation the Council followed. The City Council expressed a high level of satisfaction with the level of success of the 2023 festival. The City’s murals received a significant amount of positive press in both local and national news. On April 11, 2024, the Sand City Arts Committee convened and recommended to the Council that it continue using Talking Walls as curators for the mural festival in 2024. On April 16, 2024, the Council followed the Arts Committee’s recommendation and approved a contract with Talking Walls as the curator for the 2024 we. Mural Festival. In agreeing to curate the 2024 festival, Talking Walls requested, and the City Council approved, more design control than it had in prior years of the festival. The City review of the renderings includes objective criteria such as that they are “void of controversy, vulgarity, politics, religion, or anything of an offensive nature”. The contract also specifies that Talking Walls welcomes the Arts Committee’s design input and that the artist retains design freedom if the objective criteria are met. Today’s meeting will be a presentation to the Arts Committee of the renderings and consideration of whether to recommend them to the City Council for its approval. CEQA: This action does not constitute a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15378. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation from Talking Walls of artists’ renderings, discuss and consider recommending them to the City Council for its approval. 17