REPORT TO ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Art in Private Development Project - Hunter Properties/Cityline, Titled Redwood Dawn (Phase 2, Artwork 4 of 4)
Report
SUMMARY OF COMMISSION ACTION
The Arts Commission considered this item on April 16, 2025.
The Arts Commission voted to approve Alternative 1: Recommend Council Approve Art in Private Development Project - Hunter Properties/Cityline, titled Redwood Dawn (Phase 2, Artwork 4 of 4). The vote was 4-0. The Commission Chair requested that the developer look at possibly changing the lighting placement, as well as complete a sun study prior to the installation of the art.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council meeting agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board at City Hall, at the Sunnyvale Public Library and in the Department of Public Safety Lobby. In addition, the agenda and this report are available at the City Hall reception desk located on the first floor of City Hall at 456 W. Olive Avenue (during normal business hours), and on the City's website.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve Art in Private Development Project - Hunter Properties/Cityline, titled Redwood Dawn (Phase 2, Artwork 4 of 4)
2. Do not approve the artwork as proposed
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Alternative 1: Approve Art in Private Development Project - Hunter Properties/Cityline, titled Redwood Dawn (Phase 2, Artwork 4 of 4)
Justification
Staff concludes that the artwork meets the Art in Private Development requirements. Under different circumstances, this sculpture may not be considered substantial enough to stand out in such a busy environment because it is very slender and situated amongst large buildings. However, staff concludes the sculpture is adequate for this project due to the following considerations:
• This is one of six artworks being installed as part of a larger art walk experience throughout the downtown area.
• The urban landscape of downtown naturally lends itself to viewing the art up close, as opposed to viewing it from across the road or parking lot, as you would on a corporate business campus.
• The sculpture will be 30 feet tall and visible over a crowd and from the adjacent buildings.
• The sculpture will be illuminated at night.
Prepared by: Kristin Dance, Management Analyst
Reviewed by: Trenton Hill, Recreation Services Manager
Reviewed by: Jesus Raygoza, Superintendent of Recreation Services
Reviewed by: Michelle Perera, Director of Library and Recreation Services
Reviewed by: Sarah Johnson-Rios, Deputy City Manager
Approved by: Tim Kirby, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Report to Arts Commission [25-0402, April 16, 2025] (without attachments)
2. Vicinity Map
3. 1000 Suns
4. Fountain
5. Heads
6. Dropping the Ball
7. Redwood Blue
8. Artwalk Locations
9. Artwork Expenditures
10. Artist Resume and Past Works
11. Redwood Dawn Proposed Art Location
12. Redwood Dawn Proposal
13. Redwood Dawn Maintenance and Materials
14. Lighting Plan
Additional Attachments for Report to Council
15. Excerpt of Draft Minutes of the Arts Commission Meeting of April 16, 2025