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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Agenda StatementCITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT 1 MEETING DATE: May 21, 2013 AGENDA ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE: Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City accepting the donation of a James Hubbell art piece to the National City Public Library for a value of $2,000 from the Friends of the Library as consistent with City Council's Donation Acceptance Policy #204. PREPARED BY: M. Duong PHONE: (619) 470-5800 EXPLANATION: The Friends of the National City Public Library respectfully request City Council's acceptance of an art piece designed by internationally known artist James Hubbell. DEPARTMENT: Lila APPROVED BY: The art piece consists of a 19" x 31" stained-glass panel, portraying the artist's interpretation of the eternal quest for the Grail. The panel is to be affixed to the inner side of a window in the Library's Young Adult area. This is a second panel designed by Artist Hubbell. The first piece, featuring the Russian legend of the Firebird, was donated to the Library in October 2009, and is currently gracing one of the three windows in the Young Adult area. The entire cost of the art piece as well as its installation will be fully defrayed by the Friends of the Library. By donating this second piece of art, the Friends wish to share with a community who values art in many forms the opportunity to embrace Mr. Hubbell's outstanding craftsmanship that makes him one of the leading artists of his generation. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: ACCOUNT NO. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION: FINAL ADOPTION: APPROVED: APPROVED: Finance MIS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Acceptance of donation BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: - Gift approved unanimously by the Library Board of Trustees on April 8, 2013 - Acceptance of gift recommended by the Public Art Committee on April 23, 2013 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 2. City Council Policy #204 3. Information packets