REPORT TO ARTS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Select a Final Sun Design Concept for the Sunnyvale Icons Project
Report
BACKGROUND
In November 2021, City Council approved an allocation of $100,000 from the Public Art Fund to implement new temporary public art, the Sunnyvale Icon Sculpture Project (formerly titled "Prefabricated Sculptures Altered by Artists" (Attachment 1 - RTC No. 21-0972)). The goal of this Project is to create public art that is iconic and distinctly Sunnyvale, while providing fun exploration of the community.
During the May 16, 2023 meeting, City Council selected a sun as the base concept for the Sunnyvale Icon Project (Attachment 3 - RTC No. 23-0582). Council also authorized the Arts Commission to approve the final design concept of the sun sculpture.
This report presents three sun design options and asks the Arts Commission to select one final sun design concept for the Sunnyvale Icon Project.
The City Council is not scheduled to review the final design concept.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 6.04.01 Arts - Goals and Policies (Policy A.1, A.2, B.3, E.1.)
Council Policy 6.04.04 Art in Public Places
General Plan, Chapter 4, Community Character - Design (Policy CC 1.1, 1.1c, 1.1d, 1.4, 1.8a/b/c/d/e/f, 6.1, 9.1, 9.1c)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Icon Project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to section 15303? of the CEQA Guidelines (minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment), and because it will not result in direct or indirect changes to the physical environment (CEQA Guideline 15378(b)(5)).
DISCUSSION
Staff has identified the following phases to bring the Sunnyvale Icon Sculpture Project to fruition:
Phase 1: Identify Sunnyvale Icon - COMPLETE
City Council selected a sun as the base concept for the Sunnyvale Icon Project at their May 16, 2023 meeting (RTC No. 23-0582). Council also authorized the Arts Commission to approve the final design concept of the sun sculpture.
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