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City of Palo Alto (ID # 9573)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Consent Calendar Meeting Date: 10/1/2018
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Summary Title: Approval of Contract for Artwork at the Junior Museum and
Zoo and Acceptance of Payment from the Fri
Title: Approval of a Contract With Charles Sowers Studio, LLC in the Not-to-
Exceed Amount of $175,000 for the Fabrication and Delivery of Artwork
Associated With the Junior Museum and Zoo; Acceptance of Fund
Contributions From the Friends of JMZ; and Approval of a Budget
Amendment in the Art in Public Places Capital Project (AC-86017) in the
Capital Improvement Fund
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Community Services
Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council:
A. Approve a contract not to exceed $175,000 with artist Charles Sowers
Studio, LLC for the fabrication and delivery of artwork associated with the
Junior Museum and Zoo project (Attachment A);
B. Accept the funding contribution in the amount of $175,000 from the
Friends of the Junior Museum and Zoo; and
C. Amend the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Appropriation Ordinance for the Capital
Improvement Fund budget by:
a. Increasing the revenue estimate for donations/contributions by
$175,000; and
b. Increasing the Art in Public Spaces capital project (AC-86017)
appropriation by $175,000.
Executive Summary
The Junior Museum and Zoo project is subject to Municipal Code Section 2.26.070
Public Art for Municipal Projects, requiring that one percent of the qualifying
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Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget is devoted to public art. Additionally,
the City adopted an ordinance in 2013 to add chapter 16.61 to the Municipal
Code, requiring one percent of qualifying private development projects to either
commission art on site or pay the equivalent in-lieu contribution to the Public Art
Fund. During negotiations of the Facilities Agreement between the City and the
Friends of the Junior Museum and Zoo, the final construction amount and art
budget amount were still under review. The City and the Friends settled on an
amount of $175,000 for the art budget in consideration for the City’s contribution
towards paying half of the Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment, which is
approximately $200,000. Staff report 8851 can be found here:
(https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/63049)
Background
As the Bay Area’s premier children’s science center and zoo, the Palo Alto Junior
Museum & Zoo (JMZ) is a place where children, ages 0-9 years old, and families
explore, wonder, and make discoveries about the natural world. JMZ’s mission is
to engage a child’s curiosity for science and nature. A new facility is under
construction to “right size” the Junior Museum and Zoo to better serve their
audience.
The new JMZ construction project demolished the previous 9,000 square foot (SF)
Junior Museum and 13,000 SF Zoo. The new design for the JMZ includes
constructing a new museum and education building, outdoor zoo with netted
enclosures, and perimeter site improvements on the site of the original facilities.
The proposed museum and zoo project scope has been developed in coordination
with the Public Works Department on the Long Range Plan for Rinconada Park,
the surrounding park area, parking lot, and adjacent public facilities, which
includes the JMZ site. To reduce costs, the design for the new JMZ was revised
from a two-story building to a single-story building in response to the escalation
of costs over the last three years. The result has been a decrease in size of 4,422
SF. The updated overall project square footage includes:
▪ Museum/Education Building: 15,150 SF
▪ Zoo and Outdoor Animal Management Area (Back of House): 17,182 SF
o Loose in the Zoo: 14,150 SF
o Outdoor Animal Management (Back of House): 3,032 SF
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In 2013, the Friends of the Junior Museum and Zoo (Friends) generously
committed to raising $25 million for the proposed JMZ replacement project.
In February 2017, the Friends achieved their $25 million dollar fundraising goal.
The City extends recognition and appreciation to the Friends, and to the Peery
Family, who pledged $15 million of the $25 million.
On December 4, 2017, Council unanimously approved the planned design of the
new JMZ, as well as the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Park Improvement
Ordinance. Staff report 8613 can be found here:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/62293.
On February 5, 2018, Council approved the facilities agreement including Site
Lease and Agreement regarding Use Restriction. Staff report 8851 can be found
here: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/63049
The Art Selection Process:
There were multiple opportunities called out in the Request for Qualifications for
an artist to integrate into the project. Among the spaces identified for the
integration of art were: the Entry Plaza area; the 450 foot wall facing Rinconada
Park; the Tunnel from Middlefield Road to the entry plaza; and the building
façade of the ticketing area. The goals for the artwork include:
▪ Support the mission of the JMZ programming
▪ Engage the public (families and children)
▪ Accessibility
An open call to artists launched in December 2016, yielding over 250 applications.
Of the 181 qualifying artists, staff conducted three pre-panels that narrowed the
list to the final 20 artists to be considered by the selection panel.
The selection panel was made up of:
1. Steven Huss – Public Art Manager, City of Walnut Creek
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2. Shelly Willis – Former Executive Director, Sacramento Metropolitan Arts
Commission
3. Sarah Vaccaro – CAW Architects
4. Loren Gordon – Commissioner, Public Art Commission
5. Lauren Angelo – Community Member, Friends of JMZ Board Member
6. Tina Keegan – Director of Exhibitions, Junior Museum and Zoo
7. Rhyena Halpern – Director, Arts & Sciences Division / Assistant Director,
Community Services Department
The selection panel chose four artists and artist teams to give presentations about
their previous work and design development process to the panel April 27, 2017.
Panelists were asked to score the artists in three categories: 1- Strength of
previous work in similar environments; 2- Suitability to the Junior Museum and
Zoo; 3- Durability of Materials; and 4- High degree of audience engagement.
After the interviews, the panelists scored the artists, and Charles Sowers was the
highest ranked artist.
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Discussion
Sowers was approved by the Public Art Commission as the project artist on May
18, 2017 and entered into a $10,000 design contract funded by the Art in Public
Places capital project (AC-86017). He met with the design team, toured the JMZ
facility, held a public information meeting at the JMZ, and explored various
concepts for the site. The feedback from the design team was that the artist
should primarily focus on the entry to the building or the approach from
Middlefield Rd. to draw visitors to the site. On October 20, 2017, Sowers met with
the design team and key stakeholders to discuss three potential concepts to
develop for the Junior Museum and Zoo project. The team agreed that his
“pendulum swings” concept was the most compelling and aligned with the JMZ’s
programming as well as drawing curious visitors to the facility. The design team
and stakeholders felt strongly that this concept met and exceeded the goals set
for the public art element. The Public Art Commission reviewed the concept and
unanimously approved the pendulum artwork on November 16, 2017. The artist
then developed that concept further, coordinating logistics of integrating artwork
with the building in cooperation with the architect and project engineer.
Timeline
Construction of the new JMZ facility is underway and is expected to open in May
2020. To ensure the interactive art installation will be in place by the opening
date, construction and installation of the “pendulum swings” must occur by
September 2019. The artist needs funding to create a full-scale prototype for
testing before beginning full fabrication.
Resource Impact
A $10,000 design development contract with Charles Sowers Studio, LLC was
previously funded by the Art in Public Places capital project (AC-86017). The
Friends of the Junior Museum and Zoo, in accordance with the Facilities
Agreement, agreed to pay $175,000 for the art budget. This funding is being
recognized and appropriated as part of this memorandum.
Policy Implications
As per the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan, specific policies relevant to this
project are:
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Policy L-8.5 Recognize public art and cultural facilities as a community benefit.
Encourage the development of new and the enhancement of existing public and
private art and cultural facilities throughout Palo Alto. Ensure that such projects
are compatible with the character and identity of the surrounding neighborhood.
Policy C-1.16 Provide arts, science and recreational activities that foster healthy
children, youth and teen development.
Policy C-4.5 Expand the space available in the community for art exhibits, classes
and other cultural activities, studios and galleries and other activities made
possible by technical innovation, while maintaining and enhancing natural areas.
Policy C-1.4 Promote City parks, open spaces, recreational facilities, libraries,
classes and cultural activities for community members recognizing that these
facilities and services build and strengthen community.
Attachments:
• ATTACHMENT A: Contract with Charles Sowers Studio, LLC
CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO: C19173445
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND ARTIST CHARLES
SOWERS STUDIOS, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (FABRICATION AND
INSTALLATION OF ARTWORK)
This Agreement is entered into on this 14th of May, 2018, (“Agreement”) by and between the
CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and Charles
Sowers Studios, LLC, located at 732 Montecillo Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903 ("ARTIST").
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement.
A. CITY intends to place and provide an original artwork integrated into the site of the
new Junior Museum and Zoo, located at 1451 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, CA
(“Art Work”) and desires to engage an ARTIST to fabricate and install onsite the Art
Work (the “Services”).
B. ARTIST has represented that he has the necessary professional expertise,
qualifications, and capability, and all required licenses and/or certifications to provide
the Art Work and Services.
C. ARTIST was selected by a panel of art professionals and stakeholders from a pool of
applicants, as the most qualified to design and fabricate the Art Work.
D. The source of funds for the Art Work and Services derives from funds made available
from the City of Palo Alto’s CIP funds identified through the Municipal Percent for
Art Ordinance #5301.
E. CITY in reliance on these representations desires to engage ARTIST to provide the
Services as more fully described in Exhibit “A”, attached to and made a part of this
Agreement.
F. The Art Work is considered a permanent installation. “Permanent Installation” means
a work of art in a public place intended to remain or remaining for one year or more
after its completion by ARTIST and has an expected lifespan for 20 years, provided,
however, CITY may remove the Art Work in a accordance with CITY’s De-
Accessioning Policy or as described in Section 16 of this Agreement. Should any
damage or impairment occur, CITY will attempt to contact ARTIST before taking
further action.
G. CITY, through City’s Public Art Program will accession the Art Work into the City’s
Collection of Public Art and own all right, title and interest in the Art Work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions,
in this Agreement, the parties agree:
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AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. ARTIST shall perform the Services as described in
Exhibit “A” in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The
performance of all Services shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through December 30,
2020 unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 23 of this Agreement.
SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in the performance
of Services under this Agreement. ARTIST shall complete the Services within the term of this
Agreement and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached to and made a
part of this Agreement. Any Services for which times for performance are not specified in this
Agreement shall be commenced and completed by ARTIST in a reasonably prompt and timely
manner based upon the circumstances and direction communicated to the ARTIST. CITY’s
agreement to extend the term or the schedule for performance shall not preclude recovery of
damages for delay if the extension is required due to the fault of ARTIST.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to
ARTIST for performance of the Services described in Exhibit “A”, including both payment for
professional services and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed One Hundred and Fifty Seven
Thousand Dollars and Five Hundred ($157,500.00). The applicable rates and schedule of
payment are set out in Exhibit “C”, entitled “COMPENSATION”, which is attached to and made
a part of this Agreement.
In the event Additional Services are authorized, the total compensation for services and
reimbursable expenses shall come out of contingency fund and not exceed 10% ($17,500). Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding the
maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to the CITY.
The applicable rates and schedule of payment are set out in Exhibit “C”, entitled
“COMPENSATION SCHEDULE”, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement.
Additional Services, if any, shall be authorized in accordance with and subject to the provisions
of Exhibit “C”. ARTIST shall not receive any compensation for Additional Services performed
without the prior written authorization of CITY. Additional Services shall mean any work that is
determined by CITY to be necessary for the proper completion of the Art Work, but which is not
included within the Scope of Services, described in Exhibit “A”.
ARTIST agrees that in consideration of the compensation paid under this Agreement, CITY has
the option to commission ARTIST to fabricate and install a work of art consistent with the
Artwork Design (“Services”) per PSA #S17167129. ARTIST acknowledges that CITY desires
that conceptual design and content for the Art Work to be unique. ARTIST agrees to not
duplicate the Art Work without the express written consent of CITY.
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, ARTIST shall submit invoices to the
CITY describing the services performed and the applicable charges (including an identification
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of personnel who performed the services and reimbursable expenses), based upon the ARTIST’s
payment schedule (set forth in Exhibit “C-1”). If applicable, the invoice shall also describe the
percentage of completion of each task. The information in ARTIST’s payment requests shall be
subject to verification by CITY. ARTIST shall send all invoices to the City’s project manager at
the address specified in Section 13 below. The City will generally process and pay invoices
within thirty (30) days of receipt.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All of the Services shall be
performed by ARTIST or under ARTIST’s supervision. ARTIST represents that it possesses the
professional and technical personnel necessary to perform the Services required by this
Agreement and that the personnel have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services
assigned to them. ARTIST represents that it, its employees and subcontractors, if permitted, have
and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement all licenses, permits, qualifications,
insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services.
All of the Services to be furnished by ARTIST under this agreement shall meet the professional
standard and quality that prevail among professionals in the same discipline and of similar
knowledge and skill engaged in related work throughout California under the same or similar
circumstances.
SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. ARTIST shall keep itself informed of and in
compliance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders that may
affect in any manner the performance of the Services or those engaged to perform Services under
this Agreement. ARTIST shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and
give all notices required by law in the performance of the Services.
SECTION 8. ERRORS/OMISSIONS. ARTIST shall correct, at no cost to CITY, any and all
errors, omissions, or ambiguities in the work product submitted to CITY, provided CITY gives
notice to ARTIST. If ARTIST has prepared plans and specifications or other design documents
to construct and install the Art Work, ARTIST shall be obligated to correct any and all errors,
omissions or ambiguities discovered prior to and during the course of construction and
installation of the Art Work. This obligation shall survive termination of the Agreement.
SECTION 9. Left blank by agreement of the parties.
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that in
performing the Services under this Agreement ARTIST, and any person employed by or
contracted with ARTIST to furnish labor and/or materials under this Agreement, shall act as and
be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of the CITY.
SECTION 11. ASSIGNMENT. The parties agree that the expertise and experience of ARTIST
are material considerations for this Agreement. ARTIST shall not assign or transfer any interest
in this Agreement nor the performance of any of ARTIST’s obligations hereunder without the
prior written consent of the city manager. Consent to one assignment will not be deemed to be
consent to any subsequent assignment. Any assignment made without the approval of the city
manager will be void.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING
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ARTIST shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement
without the prior written authorization of the city manager or designee.
ARTIST shall be responsible for directing the work of any sub-CONTRACTORs and for any
compensation due to sub-CONTRACTORs. CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever
concerning compensation. ARTIST shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions
of a sub-CONTRACTOR. ARTIST shall change or add sub-CONTRACTORs only with the
prior approval of the city manager or his designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. ARTIST will serve as the project manager with
supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution of the Services. If
circumstances cause the substitution of key personnel for any reason, the appointment of
substitute personnel will be subject to the prior written approval of the CITY’s project manager.
ARTIST, at CITY’s request, shall promptly remove personnel who CITY finds do not perform
the Services in an acceptable manner, are uncooperative, or present a threat to the adequate or
timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property.
The City’s Project Manager is Elise DeMarzo, Public Art Program Director, Division of Arts &
Sciences, Community Services Department, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, phone:
650-617-3517. The CITY may designate an alternate project manager from time to time.
SECTION 14. PROPERTY RIGHTS IN ART WORK; VARA WAIVER.
14.1. CITY commissions ARTIST to design a work of art (the “Art Work”) to be displayed at a
location in Palo Alto, as determined by CITY, acting in its sole discretion. Subject to the rights
granted by ARTIST to CITY, as described below, and in consideration of the substantial
compensation that CITY will pay to ARTIST for the Art Work, CITY acquires all right, title an
interest in the Art Work, and ARTIST retains all copyrights in the Art Work that ARTIST will
deliver to CITY under this Agreement.
14.2. ARTIST grants to CITY a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to do the
following with respect to the Art Work, in whatever media, including, without limitation, digital
and electronic media, that now or hereafter are known: (A) use and display the Art Work; (B)
make and distribute, and authorize the making and distribution of, two-dimensional images and
reproductions of the Art Work; (C) use any images and reproductions for City-related purposes,
including, without limitation, advertising-, branding-, education-, information-, promotion- and
publicity-related materials; and (D) sublicense the rights granted herein to third parties to fulfill
the public art purposes of the City’s commissioning of the Art Work.
14.3. With respect to the Art Work, ARTIST waives any and all claims, arising at any time
against CITY, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and representatives,
that may be grounded in any federal law, including, without limitation, the Visual Artists Rights
Act (17 U.S.C. §106A). California law, including, without limitation, the California Art
Preservation Act (Cal. Civil Code §987 et seq.), or local law that may relate to the moral rights
of ARTIST or protection of the integrity of the Art Work.
SECTION 15. ARTIST’S WARRANTY
ARTIST represents and warrants that:
15.1. Prior to transfer of title of the Art Work to the City, ARTIST is the sole and absolute owner
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of the Art Work, the copyrights pertaining to the Art Work, and all the rights associated or
relating to it.
15.2. ARTIST has not previously sold, assigned, licensed, granted, encumbered, or utilized the
Art Work or any element thereof, in any manner which may affect or impair the rights granted
pursuant to this Agreement including without limited to, inhibiting the CITY’s ability to show
the work, reproduce the Art Work as defined in Section 22, or maintain/conserve the work into
the future.
15.3. All Art Work created by ARTIST under this Agreement, whether created by ARTIST alone
or in collaboration with others, is wholly original and does not infringe upon or violate the rights
of any third party.
15.4. ARTIST has the full power to enter into and perform this Agreement and to grant the rights
contained in this Agreement.
15.5. ARTIST warrants that the Art Work is the result of the artistic efforts of ARTIST and that
it will be delivered full and clear of any liens, claims and encumbrances of any type.
15.6. These representations and warranties shall survive the termination or other extinction of
this Agreement.
SECTION 16. FUTURE MODIFICATION OR RELOCATION.
16.1. CITY has the right to remove the Art Work from the Site at any time. In addition, in the
event that any element of the Art Work constitutes a public safety hazard, CITY has the right to
remove the element posing the public safety hazard.
16.2. Except to the extent permitted by Section 16.1, CITY agrees not to intentionally modify the
Art Work without first obtaining ARTIST’s written consent.
16.3. CITY shall have the right to donate or sell the Art Work at any time. Before exercising this
right, CITY, by written notice to ARTIST at ARTIST’s last known address, agrees to give
ARTIST the opportunity to purchase the Art Work for the greater of the price paid by CITY or
the amount of any offer which CITY has received for the purchase of the Art Work, plus all costs
associated with the removal of the Art Work from the Site, clean-up of the Site and delivery to
ARTIST. ARTIST shall have thirty (30) days from the date of CITY’s notice to exercise the
option to purchase the Art Work.
16.4. Without limiting CITY’s rights under Section 16, it is CITY’s practice to notify and consult
with ARTIST before intentionally moving, relocating or removing the Art Work. If, after the
initial discussion, ARTIST and CITY do not reach a mutually agreeable decision regarding
relocation or modification of an Art Work, or do not agree upon compensation to ARTIST for
providing ARTIST’s input on proposed relocation or modification, CITY may take such actions
as CITY deems necessary in the management of its Art Work, and no further agreement or
compensation is due to ARTIST.
SECTION17. MAINTENANCE
17.1. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND RESTORATION
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As a condition of and prior to final acceptance of the Work, ARTIST shall supply CITY with
written maintenance instructions. During ARTIST’s lifetime, ARTIST shall supply, at no charge,
advice as to problems arising in relation to maintenance of the Work. CITY shall have the right
to determine, after consultation with ARTIST and a professional conservator, when and if repairs
and restorations to the Art Work will be made. It is the policy of CITY to consult with ARTIST
regarding repairs and restoration which are undertaken during ARTIST’s lifetime when that is
practicable. CITY shall make every reasonable effort to consult with ARTIST and a professional
conservator in all matters concerning repairs and restoration of the work. In the event that CITY
makes repairs or restoration not approved by ARTIST, ARTIST shall have the right, at
ARTIST’s sole option, to have ARTIST’s association with Art Work severed.
17.2. STANDARDS OF REPAIRS AND RESTORATION
ARTIST shall provide a one-year warranty regarding the Art Work and perform maintenance at
no cost to CITY. During the life of the Art
Work, ARTIST shall provide maintenance for an additional service fee, with the prior approval
of CITY’s project manager. All repairs and restorations, whether performed by ARTIST, CITY,
or by third parties responsible to ARTIST or CITY, shall be made in accordance with
professionally recognized principles of conservation of Art Works and in accordance with the
maintenance instructions provided to CITY by ARTIST.
SECTION 18. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS. Upon delivery, all work products, including
without limitation, all writings, drawings, plans, reports, specifications, calculations, documents,
other materials developed under this Agreement shall be and remain the exclusive property of
CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use.
SECTION 19. AUDITS. ARTIST will permit CITY to audit, at any reasonable time during the
term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, ARTIST’s records pertaining to matters
covered by this Agreement. ARTIST further agrees to maintain and retain such records for at
least three (3) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 20. INDEMNITY. 20.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, ARTIST shall
protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees
and agents (each an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all demands, claims, or
liability of any nature, including death or injury to any person, property damage or any other
loss, including all costs and expenses of whatever nature including attorneys fees, experts fees,
court costs and disbursements (“Claims”) arising from the negligence or misconduct of ARTIST,
its officers, employees, agents or contractors under this Agreement.
20.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 20 shall be construed to require
ARTIST to indemnify an Indemnified Party from Claims arising from the active negligence, sole
negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party.
20.3. The acceptance of ARTIST’s services and duties by CITY shall not operate as a waiver of
the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section 20 shall survive the expiration or
early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 21. WAIVERS.
The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any covenant, term, condition or
provision of this Agreement, or of the provisions of any ordinance or law, will not be deemed to
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be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, provisions, ordinance or law, or of any
subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term, covenant, condition, provision,
ordinance or law.
SECTION 22. INSURANCE.
22.1. ARTIST, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect
during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage described in Exhibit "D". ARTIST
and its contractors, if any, shall obtain a policy endorsement naming CITY as an additional
insured under any general liability or automobile policy or policies.
22.2. All insurance coverage required hereunder shall be provided through carriers with AM
Best’s Key Rating Guide ratings of A-:VII or higher which are licensed or authorized to transact
insurance business in the State of California. Any and all contractors of ARTIST retained to
perform Services under this Agreement will obtain and maintain, in full force and effect during
the term of this Agreement, identical insurance coverage, naming CITY as an additional insured
under such policies as required above.
22.3. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be filed with CITY concurrently with the
execution of this Agreement. The certificates will be subject to the approval of CITY’s Risk
Manager and will contain an endorsement stating that the insurance is primary coverage and will
not be canceled, or materially reduced in coverage or limits, by the insurer except after filing
with the Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days' prior written notice of the cancellation or
modification. If the insurer cancels or modifies the insurance and provides less than thirty (30)
days’ notice to ARTIST, ARTIST shall provide the Purchasing Manager written notice of the
cancellation or modification within two (2) business days of the ARTIST’s receipt of such
notice. ARTIST shall be responsible for ensuring that current certificates evidencing the
insurance are provided to CITY’s Purchasing Manager during the entire term of this Agreement.
22.4. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance will not be construed to limit
ARTIST's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION 23. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
23.1. The City Manager may suspend the performance of the Agreement, in whole or in part, or
terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days prior written notice
thereof to ARTIST. Upon receipt of such notice, ARTIST will immediately discontinue its
performance of the Agreement.
23.2. ARTIST may terminate this Agreement or suspend its performance by giving thirty (30)
days prior written notice thereof to CITY, but only in the event of a substantial failure of
performance by CITY.
23.3. Upon such suspension or termination, ARTIST shall deliver to the City Manager
immediately any and all copies of studies, sketches, drawings, computations, and other data,
whether or not completed, prepared by ARTIST or its contractors, if any, or given to ARTIST or
its contractors, if any, in connection with this Agreement. Such materials will become the
property of CITY.
23.4. Upon such suspension or termination by CITY, ARTIST will be paid for the Services
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rendered or materials delivered to CITY in accordance with the scope of services on or before
the effective date (i.e., 10 days after giving notice) of suspension or termination; provided,
however, if this Agreement is suspended or terminated on account of a default by ARTIST,
CITY will be obligated to compensate ARTIST only for that portion of ARTIST’s services
which are of direct and immediate benefit to CITY as such determination may be made by the
City Manager acting in the reasonable exercise of his/her discretion.
23.5. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by CITY will operate as a
waiver on the part of CITY of any of its rights under this Agreement.
SECTION 24. NOTICES.
All notices hereunder will be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by certified mail,
addressed as follows:
To CITY: Office of the City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
Post Office Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
With a copy to the Public Art Program Manager
Public Art Program
City of Palo Alto
1313 Newell Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
To ARTIST: Attention of the project director
at the address of ARTIST recited above
SECTION 25. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
25.1. In accepting this Agreement, ARTIST covenants that it presently has no interest, and will
not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of the Services.
25.2. ARTIST further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, it will not employ
sub-ARTISTs, contractors or persons having such an interest. ARTIST certifies that no person
who has or will have any financial interest under this Agreement is an officer or employee of
CITY; this provision will be interpreted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code and the Government Code of the State of California.
SECTION 26. NONDISCRIMINATION. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
2.30.510, ARTIST certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not discriminate in
the employment of any person because of the race, skin color, gender, age, religion, disability,
national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, housing status, marital status, familial status, weight
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or height of such person. ARTIST acknowledges that it has read and understands the provisions
of Section 2.30.510 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code relating to Nondiscrimination
Requirements and the penalties for violation thereof, and agrees to meet all requirements of
Section 2.30.510 pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment.
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SECTION 27. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING AND ZERO
WASTE REQUIREMENTS. ARTIST shall comply with the City’s Environmentally Preferred
Purchasing policies which are available at the City’s Purchasing Department, incorporated by
reference and may be amended from time to time. ARTIST shall comply with waste reduction,
reuse, recycling and disposal requirements of the City’s Zero Waste Program. Zero Waste best
practices include first minimizing and reducing waste; second, reusing waste and third, recycling
or composting waste. In particular, ARTIST shall comply with the following zero waste
requirements:
All printed materials provided by ARTIST to City generated from a personal
computer and printer including but not limited to, proposals, quotes, invoices,
reports, and public education materials, shall be double-sided and printed on a
minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer content paper, unless otherwise
approved by the City’s Project Manager. Any submitted materials printed by a
professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% or greater post-
consumer material and printed with vegetable based inks.
Goods purchased by ARTIST on behalf of the City shall be purchased in
accordance with the City’s Environmental Purchasing Policy including but not
limited to Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for products and
packaging. A copy of this policy is on file at the Purchasing Office.
Reusable/returnable pallets shall be taken back by the ARTIST, at no additional
cost to the City, for reuse or recycling. ARTIST shall provide documentation from
the facility accepting the pallets to verify that pallets are not being disposed.
SECTION 28. NON-APPROPRIATION
28.1. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto
and the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This Agreement will terminate without any penalty (a) at the
end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not appropriated for the following fiscal year, or
(b) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only appropriated for a portion of
the fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no longer available. This section shall take
precedence in the event of a conflict with any other covenant, term, condition, or provision of
this Agreement.
SECTION 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
29.1. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
29.2. In the event that an action is brought, the parties agree that trial of such action will be
vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara, State of
California.
29.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this Agreement may
recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees expended in connection with that action. The
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the fair market value of legal
services provided by attorneys employed by it as well as any attorneys’ fees paid to third parties.
29.4. This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and contracts, either written or oral. This
document may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the parties.
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29.5. The covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement will apply to, and will
bind, ARTIST’s heirs, successors, executors, administrators, and assignees.
29.6. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement or
any amendment thereto is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this Agreement
and any amendments thereto will remain in full force and effect.
29.7. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and any addenda, appendices, attachments, and
schedules to this Agreement which, from time to time, may be referred to in any duly executed
amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in this Agreement and will be deemed to
be a part of this Agreement.
29.8 If, pursuant to this contract with ARTIST, City shares with ARTIST personal information
as defined in California Civil Code section 1798.81.5(d) about a California resident (“Personal
Information”), ARTIST shall maintain reasonable and appropriate security procedures to protect
that Personal Information, and shall inform City immediately upon learning that there has been a
breach in the security of the system or in the security of the Personal Information. ARTIST shall
not use Personal Information for direct marketing purposes without City’s express written
consent.
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29.10 The individuals executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they
have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
29.11 This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which shall, when
executed by all the parties, constitute a single binding agreement
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
____________________________ City Manager
CHARLES SOWERS STUDIO, LLC.
By:___________________________
Name:_________________________
Title:__________________________
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A”: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT “B”: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXHIBIT “C”: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT “D”: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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President, Charles Sowers Studios, LLC
Charles Sowers
EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICE
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this agreement is to outline the scope of work for the fabrication and installation
of an original artwork designed by artist Charles Sowers to be integrated into the site of the new
Junior Museum and Zoo, located at 1451 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, CA. The new JMZ will
be a single story building featuring a new museum and education building, outdoor zoo with
netted enclosure, and perimeter site improvements on the site of the former facilities. The
development project scope was developed in coordination with the Rinconada Park Master Plan
for the surrounding park, parking lot and adjacent public facilities. The original artwork will
support the JMZ mission to engage a child’s curiosity for science and nature. Under the scope of
work for the Professional Services Agreement # S17167129 artist Charles Sowers created
conceptual design for the original artwork approved by the Public Art Commission on November
16, 2017. The approved conceptual design is for pendulum swings, a group of four to five 40-
foot tall counterbalanced pendulums extend above the roofline through an opening in the roof of
the JMZ building entrance plaza.
It is mutually understood by the City and Artist that some level of refinement to the conceptual
design and engineering may take place. Should the initial conceptual design as approved by the
Public Art Commission shift significantly, staff will report back to the Public Art Commission
on those changes.
SCOPE OF WORK
Artist Charles Sowers will fabricate and oversee onsite installation of an original artwork based
on the conceptual design approved by staff and Public Art Commission on November 16, 2017
per Professional Services Agreement # S17167129 with the Artist. The original artwork,
tentatively titled as Pendulum Swings, will be a group of four to five 40-foot tall counterbalanced
pendulums that extend above the roofline through an opening in the roof of the JMZ, integrated
in the main entrance space of the new facility. The pendulums will be activated by the JMZ
visitors who would push or ride them, and may move in the wind. The sails at the top of the
pendulums will wave above the rooftop of the Junior Museum and Zoo. The interactive kinetic
artwork will actively engage the audiences of all ages, and help to provide a meaningful and
enriching experience. The artwork will be well-integrated and accessible to the public of all ages
and abilities in the free areas of the JMZ facility.
Under the scope of this agreement, the Artist will:
- Work with the City staff and design team to refine final concept design and engineering
for the artwork as needed.
- Provide construction and engineering documentation, including stamped S.E. drawings
and material safety data info from fabricator to the Public Art Program staff;
- Provide notice to proceed with fabrication to the City of Palo Alto Project Manager;
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- Oversee all aspects of fabrication and final inspection prior to transportation onsite, with
detailed documentation and possible visits from the City of Palo Alto Project Manager to
inspect the work;
- Work with Public Art Program staff and contractors to coordinate the installation of any
art-related infrastructure to be installed on site prior to the installation of artwork;
- Be responsible for transportation of the artwork to site, site preparation, installation and
testing on site by contractor(s) approved by the City pursuant to Section 12
(“Subcontracting”) of this Agreement
- If Artist does not travel on site: oversee secure crating and shipment to site, provide
detailed instructions for installation and on-site tests, including hiring a City-approved
subcontractor to oversee the installation.
- Provide digital file & As-Built drawings as well as maintenance and care instructions for
staff.
PREVAILING WAGE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
CONSULTANT agrees that all installation work to be performed at and on City property
pursuant to this Agreement is subject to applicable federal, state and local prevailing wage laws
and regulations, and CONSULTANT shall ensure that all such work is implemented, paid,
documented and administered in compliance with such laws and regulations.
Responsibilities of City of Palo Alto:
- Facilitate meetings with the design team, contractors, stakeholder groups, relevant staff
and the Public Art Commission.
- Coordinate communication and supply architectural drawings and building/project
information as needed for fabrication and installation.
- Produce and install an identification plaque for the artwork.
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
ARTIST shall perform the Services so as to complete each milestone within the number of
days/weeks specified below. The time to complete each milestone may be increased or
decreased by mutual written agreement of the project managers for ARTIST and CITY so long
as all work is completed within the term of the Agreement. ARTIST shall provide a detailed
schedule of work consistent with the schedule below within 2 weeks of receipt of the notice to
proceed.
TIMELINE - TASK
September 2018 – Contract Approved by City Council and Signed by the City and Artist
September 2018 - June 2020 – Fabricate artwork
Summer 2020 – Installation on site.
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EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
The compensation to be paid to ARTIST under this Agreement for all services described in
Exhibit “A” (“Services”) and reimbursable expenses shall not exceed $157,500. ARTIST agrees
to complete all Services, including reimbursable expenses, within this amount. Any work
performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding the
maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to the CITY.
BUDGET
$157,500 inclusive of all artist fees, and exclusive of 10% contingency.
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE:
30% - Upon signing the contract.
50% - Upon notice to proceed with fabrication.
20% - Upon completion of delivery, installation, submission of documentation and acceptance of
artwork by City staff.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
ARTIST shall provide additional services only by advanced, written authorization from the
CITY. ARTIST, at CITY’s project manager’s request, shall submit a detailed written proposal
including a description of the scope of services, schedule, level of effort, and ARTIST’s
proposed maximum compensation, including reimbursable expenses, for such services based on
the rates set forth in Exhibit C. The additional services scope, schedule and maximum
compensation shall be negotiated and agreed to in writing by CITY’s project manager and
ARTIST prior to commencement of the services. Payment for additional services is subject to all
requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT “D”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTORS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO (CITY), AT THEIR SOLE EXPENSE, SHALL FOR THE TERM
OF THE CONTRACT OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS FOR THE COVERAGE
SPECIFIED BELOW, AFFORDED BY COMPANIES WITH AM BEST’S KEY RATING OF A-:VII, OR HIGHER,
LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AWARD IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY’S INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS, AS SPECIFIED, BELOW:
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH
OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES WORKER’S COMPENSATION
YES EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY
YES GENERAL LIABILITY,
INCLUDING PERSONAL
INJURY, BROAD FORM
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BLANKET CONTRACTUAL, AND FIRE LEGAL LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE
COMBINED.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY,
INCLUDING ALL OWNED,
HIRED, NON-OWNED
BODILY INJURY
- EACH PERSON
- EACH
OCCURRENCE
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE,COMBINED
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY,
INCLUDING, ERRORS AND
OMISSIONS, MALPRACTICE
(WHEN APPLICABLE), AND
NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE ALL DAMAGES $1,000,000
YES THE CITY OF PALO ALTO IS TO BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED: CONTRACTOR, AT ITS SOLE COST AND
EXPENSE, SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM
OF ANY RESULTANT AGREEMENT, THE INSURANCE COVERAGE HEREIN DESCRIBED, INSURING NOT ONLY
CONTRACTOR AND ITS SUBCONSULTANTS, IF ANY, BUT ALSO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WORKERS’
COMPENSATION, EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, NAMING AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES.
I. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
A. A PROVISION FOR A WRITTEN THIRTY DAY ADVANCE NOTICE TO CITY OF CHANGE IN
COVERAGE OR OF COVERAGE CANCELLATION; AND
B. A CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
C. DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 REQUIRE CITY’S PRIOR APPROVAL.
II. CONTACTOR MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE.
III. ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS, WITH RESPECT TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDED TO “ADDITIONAL INSUREDS”
A. PRIMARY COVERAGE
WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAMED INSURED, INSURANCE AS
AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY IS PRIMARY AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL TO OR CONTRIBUTING WITH ANY
OTHER INSURANCE CARRIED BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.
B. CROSS LIABILITY
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