9.d
Staff Report
Date:
May 23, 2017
To:
City Council
From:
Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Prepared by:
Justin Ezell, Director of Public Works
[email protected]
(925) 671-3231
Subject:
Considering placement of a statue of Don Salvio Pacheco in
celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of
Concord and in-kind City services in support of the project
(General Fund).
This project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections
15301 – Existing Facilities, 15302 – Replacement or
Reconstruction, 15303- New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures, 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land, 15311 –
Accessory Structures, and 15323 – Normal Operations of
Facilities for Public Gathering
Report in Brief
Ron Leone, acting independent of his Council position, is working with a community
group, led by the Historical Society, to plan, fundraise and select a sculptor to create a
bronze statue of one of the city’s founders, Don Salvio Pacheco. This group proposes to
place a life-size statue in Todos Santos Plaza in celebration of the 150th anniversary of
the forming of Todos Santos, and seeks Council support for their project.
Recommended Action
Authorize placement of a statue of Don Salvio Pacheco in Todos Santos Plaza and the
provision of certain in-kind City services to support the project.
Background
In 1868 the Town of Todos Santos was formed. It was one year later that Todos Santos
became “Concord.” To mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Todos Santos a
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City Council Agenda Report
Considering placement of a statue of Don Salvio Pacheco in celebration of the 150th
anniversary of the founding of Concord.
May 23, 2017
special “Sesquicentennial Committee” was formed, guided by the Concord Historical
Society and Ron Leone (acting independent of his Councilmember role). Members of
the Sesquicentennial Committee gave a presentation to the City Council on March 28,
2017. A key element of the presentation included a proposal to place a statue of Don
Salvio Pacheco at Todos Santos Plaza. The City Council directed the Committee on
Policy Development and Internal Operations to consider the statue proposal. The
Committee met on April 13, 2017 and during a special meeting which convened at
Todos Santos Plaza on April 26, 2017.
Analysis
On April 13 and April 26, 2017, the Council Committee on Policy Development and
Internal Operations discussed several key issues in relation to this proposal; including:
•
Location Approval. The Committee recommended approval to install the statue at
Todos Santos Plaza; the specific location at the Plaza was determined during the
special meeting held on April 26, 2017. The recommended location is at the
entrance to Todos Santos Plaza, directly behind the existing archway, at the
corner of Grant St and Willow Pass Road (see Attachment 1 – Statue Location
Diagram).
•
City Support. The Committee recommended that in-kind services be provided by
City staff to support the statue project. The in-kind services are limited to staff
labor for activities such as site preparation, electrical work, and legal advice.
Additionally staff is supporting the Sesquicentennial Committee by providing a
meeting room, helping to design related fund raising materials and printing these
materials. In total, the value of staff support to the project is estimated to be
between $10-15k. The costs of designing, fabricating and installing the statue as
well as all costs and time spent fundraising for the statue project will be borne by
the Sesquicentennial Committee.
•
Statue Ownership. The Committee recommended that the City own and maintain
the statue once placed in the park. Should the Council support this approach,
the City Attorney will draft appropriate documents.
•
Statue Maintenance. The Committee recommended that the City be responsible
for maintenance of the statue over time and repair the statue if vandalized. Costs
associated with doing so are unknown. It is hoped that the statue will be
designed and fabricated in a manner that minimizes the opportunities for
vandalism and simplifies the repair of the statue and base if it is vandalized.
•
Moral rights. The Committee recommended that a written waiver of certain artist
rights, including the right to veto a decision to remove the statue, be obtained
from the artist selected to create the statue. If Council supports this approach,
the City Attorney will prepare the necessary documents.
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City Council Agenda Report
Considering placement of a statue of Don Salvio Pacheco in celebration of the 150th
anniversary of the founding of Concord.
May 23, 2017
Financial Impact
Any financial impacts to support installation of the statue are considered to be negligible
because they will fall within existing budgetary confines (e.g. staff time, use of
equipment, etc.). The financial impacts of future repair and maintenance are unknown at
this time.
Environmental Determination
This project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15301 – Existing Facilities, 15302 –
Replacement or Reconstruction, 15303- New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures, 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land, 15311 – Accessory Structures, and
15323 – Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gathering because it involves the
installation of a public work of art in an existing improved public gathering area,
including related minor grading, concrete, and electrical work, and associated repair and
replacement of existing facilities and improvements.
Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted.
Attachments
1. Statue location diagram
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ATTACHMENT 1 – STATUE LOCATION DIAGRAM
Recommended statue location: Prominently placed at the entrance to Todos Santos Plaza, directly behind the existing archway, at the
corner of Grant St and Willow Pass Road. Brickwork will be added to the walkway and around the statue to create room for congegration
and an ADA accessible path of travel. This area has existing electrical for the addition of uplighting on the statue.
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Don Salvio Pacheco Statue
150th Anniversary of Concord’s
Founding Celebration
City Council Meeting
May 23, 2017
Approximate Location
Approximate Location
Requested Support
Placement and acceptance of statue
In kind services: staff time, printed material, site
preparation
On going maintenance