Attachment 16-22TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PUBLIC ART SELECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURE
I; PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide a process through which the Town of Los Gatos
(hereinafter Town) can accept art work on loan or as a gift as part of a Public Art Program. The
policy also provides guidance to the Town and the Town of Los Gatos Arts and Culture
Commission (hereinafter Commission) for purchasing existing art work and for commissioning
artists to create new art work for the Town.
II. SCOPE
This policy applies to the installation of all art work loaned, gifted, purchased, or commissioned
by the Town for public display. A separate process may be implemented for the installation of
art work in a new ToWn facility or related to any Town construction project.
The Town Manager is hereby authorized to accept loans and/or gifts to the Town of art work that
is valued at or below five thousand doll&rs ($5,000), and that, if a loan, will be loaned to the
Town for a period of five (5) years or less.
A. All purchases and commissions by the Town of art work must be considered
through the procedures outlined below in Section IV, Procedure.
B. All loans and/or gifts to the Town of art work that is valued at more than five
thousand dollars ($5,000) and/or that, if a loan, will be loaned to the Town for a
period of more than five (5) years, must be considered through the procedures
outlined below in Section IV, Procedure.
Ill. Policy
The Town plans for public installation of art work. lt is the objective of the Public Art
Program to provide the conununity with the opportunity to enjoy access to a variety of art
work and to work with a variety of artists over time. Local Los Gatos artists shall receive
preferred consideration under the Public Art Program. Artists and art work from other
geographic regions shall also be considered for inclusion.
IV. Procedure
A. Art work which is to be considered for public installation shaU be first reviewed
by the Public Art Subcommittee (hereinafter Subcommittee), a subcommittee of
the Commission. The Subcommittee shall meet only on an as-needed basis in
order to consider art work under the scope of this Public Art Policy. The
Subcommittee shall develop a written recommendation to the Commission. The
recommendation shall include one or more proposed locations for placement of
the proposed art work.
1. Should the Subcommittee find that the proposed installation might have an
impact on a Town park, the Subcommittee shall solicit a written
recommendation from the Town of Los Gatos Parks Commission, which
shall be included in the Subcommittee's recommendation to the
Commission.
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B. The Commission shall consider the written reconunendation of the Subcommittee
at a public meeting. If the Commission finds that the proposed installation would
have an impact on an identifiable section of the Los Gatos community, the
Commission may also hold a community meeting. The Commission shall
develop ·a written recommendation to the Town Council.
C. The Town Council shall consider the written recommendation of the Commission
at a public meeting. The Town Council shall make the final decision regarding a
proposed public installation of a1t work, including its location.
D. This procedure shall also be followed for consideration of renewal or non-renewal
of loaned art work, and of the proposed deaccession of art work.
V. Criteria and Conditions for Selection
A. The Town shall make no promises to exhibit art work permanently or to maintain
art work as the property of the Town in perpetuity.
B. The Town shall maintain a responsible collection, maintenance, and deaccession
policy and procedure for art works which are accepted as part of the Town's
Public Art Program.
C. No .acquisition shall be accepted without written pennission and approval from
the Town Council.
D. Acceptance shall result in a contract between the donor or artist and the Town. (A
contract for art work which is loaned will include a clearly defined period of time,
with the lender retaining title to the a1t work.)
E. The following shall be criteria for determining whether an art work is acceptable:
1. Aesthetics: It shall be deemed to be an ait work of lasting aesthetic value.
2. Quality: There is inherent quality in the art work itself (i.e. rut work shall
not necessarily be accepted based on the aitist's overall reputation).
3. Style: An rut work shall be compatible in scale, materials, form, and
content with its surroundings.
4. Permanence: Due consideration shall be given to structural/surface
soundness, resistance to theft, vandalism, weathering, and excessive
maintenance repair costs.
5. Public Liability: Each art work shall be examined and approved for
safety conditions and factors which may bear upon public liability.
6. Diversity: The overall Public Art Program shall consider diversity in
style, scale, and media.
7. Technical Feasibility: (For purchases or commissions) Each art work
shall be exrunined for convincing evidence of the artist's ability to
successfully complete the art work as proposed.
8. Duplication: To assure that the mt work will not be duplicated, the artist
shall be asked to wal1'ant that the art work is unique and an edition of one,
unless stated to the contrary in the contract. (Multiples shall be considered
for selection at the discretion of the Commission.) Public Comment: The
input of the community shall be solicited by the Subcommittee,
Commission, and Town Council.
VI. CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION FOR ART WORK PLACEMENT
Prior to placement of an art work, the following factors shall be considered:
A. Visibility
B. Lighting
C. Public Safety
D. Traffic Patterns: interior, exterior, foot, and auto
E. Location: relationship to existing art work, architecture, and natural features in
the proposed vicinity
F. Future development plans for the area
G. hnpact on the community or neighborhood in the proposed vicinity ·
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RESOLUTION 1998-96
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ACCEPTING A SCULPTURE FROM PAUL WILSON AS A GIFT
HONORING GEORGE AND RUTH BARA TI
WHEREAS, the artist Paul Wilson has offered to gift a redwood sculpture to the Town
in honor of Maestro George Barati and his wife Ruth to acknowledge their many contributions as
teachers and friends to the Los Gatos and Saratoga communities; and
WHEREAS, Town Council wishes to encourage the placement of art in public places;
and
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission has recommended to Council that the artwork be
accepted as a gift for installation in the ivy area in front of the Pageant Avenue entrance to the
Library; and
WHEREAS, a Gift Receipt has been prepared and is attached as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: that it authorizes the Town Manager to execute
the loan receipt attached as Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California, held on the 15th day of June, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Mayor Linda Lubeck.
None
Randy Attaway, Jan Hutchins.
None
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATI'ACllMENT 2 0
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
GIFT RECEIPT
Exhibit A
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The undersigned, herein called "Donor," hereby assign, transfer and give to the
Town of Los Gatos, herein called "Donee," its successors and assignees , the
object or objects of art described as follows: (Please provide all pertinent
information; Title, Artist's name(s), date, height x width x depth, weight,
materials or media, donor's estimated value in block letters .)
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ARTI SJ"S NAM!="· / (>t.A{..(;'/ /(/_,<£~
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The gift is made by Donor unconditionally and without the reservation of any
right or interest in the above described personal property. Donor affirms that
he/she owns said object(s) and that to the best of his/her knowledge, has good
and complete right, title and interest· to give. The Donor hereby releases the
Town from all liability with respect to any loss or damages to the object(s)
referred to in the "Gift Agreement" while they are in possession or in transit.
Donor agrees that the Town of Los Gatos shall not cover such objects with
insurance.
I have read /Pd understand ~;;;Ag/ the "Conditions of
DATE :
Co-Donor
For th~ purpo!:es cf dc!!cr listings a!!d id~nt":ificatiol" l;ihP.J.s, the credit line
should read ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Town of Los Gatos acknowledges receipt of your offer to give the Town of Los
Gatos the item described on the previous page. Formal notification of action
on this offered gift will come after the regular meeting of the Los Gatos Town
Council.
DATE :
F•bruar y, 1989 csd09;A:\Contract\G11Recpt.Art
Town Manager
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CONDITIONS OF GIFT RECEIPT
Possession of the item(s) listed on the face of this receipt is accepted by the
Town of Los Gatos subject to the following conditions :
1. All items accepted into the collection of the Town of Los Gatos will become
exclusive and absolute property of the Town of Los Gatos and may be
displayed , loaned, retained or disposed of in the best interests of the
Town of Los Gatos.
2. The Town of Los Gatos will not, and shall not be required to carry any
insurance against loss or destruction of or damage to such item. The Town
of Los Gatos will not be required to exercise greater precautions for the
care and the safety of such objects than it exercises with respect to its
own property of same or similar nature .
3 . If the Town of Los Gatos decides not to accept the item and so noti fies
the owner, the owner has thirty (30) days from the date of notification
to reclaim the item. If the item is not reclaimed, the Town of Los Gatos
shall have the right to dispose of such property in any manner it may
choose, or to place it in storage at the owner's risk and expense.
4 . The Town of Los Gatos may require a wr i tten order from the owner (or his
duly authorized agent or legal representative) before it releases the item
described on the face of this agreement.
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Sean Mullin
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Cheryl Huddleston <chehud@comcast.net>
Wednesday, November 01, 2017 12:31 PM
Sean Mullin
Veterans and First Responders Memorial
We had the opportunity to attend the presentation and were very impressed with it. We think it is a great idea and
agree with the location. My husband is a navy veteran of the Korean Ware and my brother a veteran Marine Recon, of
the Vietnam War.
Thank you.
Cheryl and Stan Huddleston
55 Church Street
Los Gatos, CA
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Sean Mullin
From: Joel Paulson
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Thursday, November 16, 2017 8:30 AM
Sean Mullin
Subject FW: Los Gatos Veterans Memorial
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Joel Paulson • Community Development Director
Community Development Department • 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos CA 95030
Ph: 408.354.6879 • jpaulson@losgatosca.gov
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Please note the upcoming Town closure: November 23 & 24 -Thanksgiving Holiday
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From: Marico Sayoc
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 11:26 PM
To: Jamie Palasky
Cc: Laurel Prevetti; Joel Paulson
SUbject: Re: Los Gatos Veterans Memorial
Hi Jamie-
Thank you for your email to the Town Council and sharing your thoughts on the proposed veterans memorial. I
am cc:ing our town staff so that your comments can be included in all the public comments received for council
consideration when this project comes before us for review.
Thanks
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Marico Sayoc
Mayor, Town of Los Gatos
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On Nov 15, 2017, at 2:49 PM, Jamie Palasky <jpalasky@yerizon.net> wrote:
Dear Mayor and Town Council Members-
It is with the utmost respect for the committee that has worked so hard on this worthy project for
such a long time that I offer my concerns. After taking the "virtual tour" from the link on the
honoravet.org website, my strongest impression was that it was lacking the dignity to be found in
simplicity of design. The current design of the fountain with the central glass flame seems
incompatible with the surroundings as well as the purpose of the memorial. I realize that over
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the last few years there have been many proposals, and that the newest site may be the best
location, but I hope you will encourage the Memorial and Support Foundation to see that "less is
more" when it comes to honoring our heroes.
Sincerely
Jamie Palasky
181 Villa Ave
Los Gatos, CA
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Sean Mullin
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Dear Mr. Mullin,
Leslie Sanchez <leslies@europe.com>
Sunday, November 26, 2017 1:35 PM
Sean Mullin
Veterans Memorial
I am excited for the new veterans memorial in the Civic Center plaza. However, I have reviewed the plans and seen
the current mock-up outside of the museum that demonstrates the scale of the memorial and have a few concerns. As
a Town residents, my husband and I feel that the scale should be brought down a bit to compliment and not hide the
existing buildings and nature in and around the Civic Center.
My husband and I hope to make the upcoming Town meeting regarding this issue, but should we not be able to attend
I hope you will consider our suggestions.
Best to you,
Leslie and Stuart Kuramoto
408-838-4144
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Sean Mullin
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Leonard Pacheco <leopac95030@gmail.com>
Monday, November 27, 2017 1:28 PM
Sean Mullin
Joel Paulson
Historic Fire Bell
With the assistance of Lyn Dougherty of the Library's Local History Resources Section, the following information was
gathered from an extensive collection of newspaper articles, letters, and photographs pertaining to the Town's Fire Bell.
The 2500# forged metal bell was cast in the 1890s in the likeness of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. It was mounted on a
65' wooden tower located behind what is now St. Luke's Episcopal Church on University Avenue. in 1899.
The fire bell rang to warn town residents of fire. Prior to the installation of the bell, local churches rang their bells to
warn residents of impending disaster. Thus, the ringing of the bell reminded them of the importance of the life-saving
role of the alarm.
A disastrous fire occurred in 1901, destroying the downtown and the wooden fire bell tower. The bell fell to the ground,
sustaining the three cracks we see today, but did not hamper the bell's tone.
A new steel tower was erected after the fire and the bell was used until the 1930s when it was silenced. It remained at
the St. Luke's location until 1947, then sold and moved to private property in Lodi. The bell was then purchased,
donated, and returned to the Town in 1986. As previously, the bell rang at noon, and for a lO:OOPM curfew. During that
time, the bell was located in the Town Plaza until the beginning of the 21st century when it was moved to its present
location at the former fire station on the corner of West Main St. and Tait Ave. where it now rests.
The historic fire bell is a reminder of the fire danger to the Town. It is a significant player in the Town's history. A strong
case ca n be made to keep the fire bell at its present location, a former fire station, but housed in an appropriately
designed and constructed tower adjacent to the station. Such a design was made by the well-known local architect Gary
Schleh in 2002. The original drawing still exists.
To locate the historic fire bell adjacent to the Veterans Memorial proposed for the redwood grove in the front lawn of
the Civic Center is at odds with the fire bell's original purpose and history.
I strongly recommend the bell remain at the former fire station, housed in a new an d compatible tower, with a plaque
signifying its historic role and use through time.
Leonard Pacheco
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