Title
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-88, EXTENDING THE INSTALLATION OF “MELODY” FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE MONTHS.
Brief Description: Staff wishes to extend Melody’s (Large bird) stay on the Park Lane/Merino Green by 12 months and create a small 365-Day Kindness Rock Garden to surround her. The purpose of the rock garden will be to compliment Melody, create an increased sense of community and promote acts of kindness
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 22-88: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Have a Private Art Studio Install on the City Greens a Birdsong Art Installation in 2023.
Purpose & Explanation
In July 2022, the Birdsong project, a unique public art installation, throughout the Gazebo, Clocktower, and Park Lane/Merino Greens received a one-year approval from Council to display 150 small bird sculptures hand-painted by local artists. Resolution 22-88 with Emergency language passed on Consent during the July 19, 2022, regular City Council meeting. As a part of this project, Melody, a larger bird exhibit compiled of small tiles and housed on the Park Lane/Merino Green was installed in the Spring of 2023. Both components of the project are to be removed in April 2024. Mayor Anzevino’s memo explaining the project has been attached for review. Any cost to the City will be nominal.
Timing Considerations
The mulch area around Melody will be leveled to allow for the placement of 4 large planters (26”) and 2 small signs that residents may “leave a rock and take a rock”, etc The project will be announced around mid-February “Random Acts of Kindness Week”. Installation will target the April timeframe and run throughout the year. Note, the several small birds that hang from the trees on the Clocktower, Gazebo and Ravena St. greens will be removed as in April planned.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff wishes to extend Melody’s stay on the Park Lane Green by 12 months and implement a 365-Day Kindness Rock Garden with Council support.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Asst. City Manager - Operations