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Department of Public Works Approval to Install Enduring Heroes Memorial Sculpture in Honor of Pasadena Area Fallen Soldiers Defenders Parkway West September.

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1 Department of Public Works Approval to Install Enduring Heroes Memorial Sculpture in Honor of Pasadena Area Fallen Soldiers Defenders Parkway West September 28, 2015

2 Department of Public Works Background Enduring Heroes Memorial Committee request Honor Pasadena area fallen soldiers and all armed service members (Iraq-Afghanistan War) Proposed placement of a memorial within the City Preliminary conversations with City Staff Site Alternatives 2

3 Department of Public Works Preliminary Proposal Received City Staff Review Provided Comments to Applicant Applicant Submitted Official Proposal Recreation and Parks Commission City Council Consideration 3 Process

4 Department of Public Works Enduring Heroes Memorial April 2015September 2015 4

5 Department of Public Works Proposed Location 5 The proposed location is approximately 75-feet from the SW corner of the street. Project location is tentative pending the issuance of Public Works and Building permits.

6 Department of Public Works May 2015: Recreation and Parks Commission  Allow more time for public comment and allow ACC time to review and comment May 2015: Arts and Culture Commission  Letter to Recreation and Parks Commission September 2015: Recreation and Parks Commission  Voted 3-2 to endorse the Enduring Heroes proposal 6 Commission Review

7 Department of Public Works Policy CriteriaConsideration Appropriateness: A World War I memorial flagpole (Defenders Parkway East) Granite monument dedicated to Soldiers, Sailors and Marines who served in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the Spanish- American War, and World War I. Compatibility: Internal City review has found the design concept and location to be suitable. Impact on Park Use: Located in a passive, landscaped area of the park. Will not interfere with any Tournament of Roses Parade or other special events. Aesthetics: Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. City staff reviewed the artist’s resume and viewed previous artwork. Maintenance: Applicant has committed to assuming maintenance responsibilities through the pledge to use an art conservator and establish a maintenance endowment. Safety: Address potential safety concerns such as the elimination of potential sharp edges (cut out stars) Policy Application 7

8 Department of Public Works Policy Compliance 8 Public Outreach  Notification sent to all property owners who are located within 1,000 feet of the proposed site.

9 Department of Public Works Public Comment Public Park and Recreational Facility Public Monument Policy (Previous)  Concept Review – Public Participation  Design – Lack of Community Involvement Newly adopted Public Monument Policy 9

10 Department of Public Works Next Steps An executed License Agreement for use of Public Park Land Performance Bond/Letter of Credit Issuance of Permits (Public Works and Building) Project Construction  A prevailing wage project 10


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