02 Staff Report - Donated Artwork "Cruiser"MEETING DATE: 12/07/09
ITEM NO:
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2009
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ACCEPT THE DONATED ARTWORK ENTITLED, "CRUISER," IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN PUBLIC ART SELECTION POLICY
AND PROCEDURES AND THE TOWN SOLICITATION AND DONATION
POLICY.
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the donated artwork entitled, "Cruiser," in accordance with the Town Public Art
Selection Policy and Procedures and the Town Solicitation and Donation Policy.
BACKGROUND:
"Cruiser," a 48 inch by 68 inch oil on canvas painting was painted by local artist Gordon Smedt
and donated to the Los Gatos Police Foundation for auction at their Saturday, September 20,
2009 fundraising event, "A Taste of Los Gatos." The artwork was purchased at the auction by
community members, Jennifer Krach and Catherine Fitzsimmions, who wish to gift it to the
Town. An image of "Cruiser" is attached. (Attachment 1)
DISCUSSION:
All art being gifted to the Town with a value in excess of $5,000 must go through the Public Art
Selection and Procedure process, which includes review by the Arts and Culture Commission,
and acceptance by Council. "Cruiser" is valued at $13,000, the price it was purchased for at
auction. The current owners would like to gift the artwork to the Town to be displayed in the
Police Operations Building located at 15900 Los Gatos Blvd. The artwork is currently hanging
in the desired location of the building, near the main entrance, and will remain there pending
Council's approval. See Attachment 2 for photos of display location.
PREPARED BY: Regina
Communi
ices Director
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Reviewed by: ' ' Assistant Town Manager
own Attorney
Clerk Administrator Finance Community Development
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT:ACCEPT THE DONATED ARTWORK ENTITLED, "CRUISER," IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN PUBLIC ART SELECTION POLICY AND
PROCEDURES AND THE TOWN SOLICITATION AND DONATION POLICY
DECEMBER 7, 2009
The criteria for Public Art outlined in the Public Art Selection Policy and Procedures has been
considered and met as well as those specified in the Solicitation and Donation Policy. Criteria
for the acceptance of public art includes aesthetics, quality, style, permanence, public liability
diversity, technical feasibility, duplication and placement.
The Arts and Culture Commission has previewed the art and recommends that Town Council
accept it.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that this generous donation of artwork be accepted by Council. The artwork
will enhance the facility and, if approved, will continue to be displayed in the current location in
which it is hanging within the Police Operations Building.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The recommended action is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Accepting this art does not have a fiscal impact.
Attachments:
1. Image of "Cruiser"
2. Image of location within the Police Operations Building where the art has been hung,
pending the Town Council's acceptance
Distribution:
Arts and Culture Commission
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