Consideration of a Temporary Art Installation by Jedediah Caesar in Conjunction with the 2008 California Biennial Exhibition. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 11/10/08 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of an Agreement related to the Temporary Display of Public Art by Jedediah Caesar in Conjunction with the 2008 California Biennial Exhibition. Contact Person/Dept.: B. Christine Byers/ Cultural Affairs Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes No X Phone Number: (310) 253 5776 Item Number: _A 4____ Attachments: X Action Item: X Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List: (11/05/08); Meetings and Agendas Cultural Affairs (11/05/08); Cultural Affairs Commission (10/14/08 and 11/05/08); Kevin Read/Bastion Development (10/29/08); Owners Occupants & Businesses within 500 Radius (10/29/08); Lauri Firstenberg/LA ART (10/14/08) Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld (11/03/08) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (11/3/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (11/03/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (11/05/08) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement related to the temporary display of public art by Jedediah Caesar entitled The Gleaner s Stone in the public right of way (sidewalk on Marcasel Ave. just north of Washington Blvd.) in conjunction with the 2008 California Biennial exhibition; and that the City Council authorize staff to spend up to $3 000 toward transportation/installation costs and additional marketing as part of the agreement. BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: On March 11 2008 the Cultural Affairs Commission ( CAC ) considered a proposal from Lauri Firstenberg Founder and Director/Curator of LA ART and guest curator of the 2008 California Biennial for a temporary outdoor public art installation in Culver City in conjunction with that exhibition. The CAC unanimously supported the project and recommended that the City Council support Culver Cit...
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