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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of a proposed Art in Public Places art piece on the northwest comer
of Lodi Avenue and Washington Street by artist Jerrod Mays
MEETING DATE: March 5,2008
PREPARED B Y Community Development Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation of a proposed Art in Public Places art piece on
the northwest corner of Lodi Avenue and Washington Street by
artist Jerrod Mays.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In May 2004, the Califomia Department of Transportation provided
the City of Lodi a grant to fund the Eastside Mobility and Access
Plan (EMAP). The purpose of the EMAP project was to identify
improvements to Lodi's Eastside, specifically focused on pedestrian
and bicycle safety and connectivity, transit service and amenities, vehicular circulation and parking,
streetscape elements and community identity. The EMAP project team identified sections of streets in
the Eastside area that represent heavily traveled corridors for the local residents of the community.
Included in the plan was the construction of a node or a pedestrian oriented point of interest on the
northwest comer of Lodi Avenue and Washington Street (Smart and Final site). Upon review of the
EMAP Guidelines and the proposal for the Smart and Final site, the Art Advisory Board identified said
site as an opportunity for the placement of an art piece. They worked closely with Planning and Public
Works staff to identifyartists that could meet both goals of creating a pedestrian node and public art.
City staff prepared a request for proposal for artists to incorporate artwork into the Smart and Final site.
Staff requested that the art piece be consistent with the EMAP Design Guidelines and reflect the history
of the location and the unique cultural identityof the area. Staff received and presentedfive proposalsto
the Selection Committee on October 24, 2007. The Selection Committee consisted of members from the
Lodi Arts Commission, Planning Commission, Parks Commission, Public Works Department, Community
Development Department and a citizen member at large.
The Selection Committee reviewed the proposals and awarded Jerrod Mays' art piece "Better Days" with
the highest score. Mr. Mays is proposing to install a canopy shade structure built with a copper roof,
powder coated metal tubing, seating, trash enclosure complete with chrome grapes and leaves for
accent. Mr. Mays will provide samples of the materials he will use to construct the art piece during his
presentation. Project completion is tentatively scheduled for December 2008. As required, the artist also
attended the Lodi Avenue Improvement project public workshops on September 25, 2007 and January
31, 2008 to present his art piece and receive feedback and comments from the public. Design guidelines
for the Lodi Avenue Improvement project is tentatively scheduled for the April 2, 2008 City Council
meeting for approval. Lodi Avenue construction is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2009.
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APPROVED: l�
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FISCAL IMPACT: $80,000
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The suggested budget for the art piece is $100,000. Artist proposal of
$80,000 includes the design, transportation and installation of the artwork.
Funding will be provided by the Art in Public Places account.
Peter Pirneyad
Planning Manager
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Jerrod Mays Art Presentation
"Better Days"
(Smart &Final site)
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