REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Art in Private Development Project - Hunter Properties/Cityline, Titled Redwood Blue (Phase 2, Artwork 3 of 4)
Report
SUMMARY OF COMMISSION ACTION
The Arts Commission considered this item on March 20, 2024.
The Arts Commission voted to approve Alternative 1: Recommend Council Approve Art in Private Development Project - Hunter Properties/Cityline, titled Redwood Blue (Phase 2, Artwork 3 of 4). The Vote was 3-1-1.
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 NOVA Workforce Services 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 Blue (Phase 2, Artwork 3 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 Blue (Phase 2, Artwork 3 of 4)
Staff concludes that the artwork is consistent with the criteria for Art in Private Development requirements. Under normal circumstances, this sculpture would not be considered substantial enough to stand out in such a busy environment and situated between two very large buildings. However, staff concludes the sculpture is adequate for this project due to the following considerations:
* The urban landscape of downtown naturally lends itself to viewing the art up close, without the entire building as a backdrop.
* The sculpture is 18-feet tall and illuminated, so it will be visible over a crowd.
* This is one of six artworks being installed as part of a larger art walk experience throughout the downtown area.
Prepared by: Kristin D...
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