RES-2023-009RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 0 0 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE
BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES' PUBLIC ART
CHALLENGE GRANT
WHEREAS, the Bloomberg Philanthropies provides funds through the Public Art
Challenge for the creation of temporary public art projects that address important civic issues;
and
WHEREAS, the goal of the program is to generate public -private collaborations,
celebrate creativity and urban identity, and strengthen local economies; and
WHEREAS, support from the Mayor and other elected officials are integral to the
success of the application and the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim (Applicant) has identified Beach Boulevard, from
Lincoln Avenue to Ball Road, as a redevelopment and safety priority, otherwise known as the
Rebuild Beach initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Anaheim Housing Authority (Authority) recently acquired the Anaheim
Lodge (837 S. Beach Boulevard) as part of the Rebuild Beach initiative; and
WHEREAS, planning and implementation of the redevelopment of the Anaheim Lodge
will require at least two years; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant and Authority desire to activate the Anaheim Lodge space to
support redevelopment and safety in the corridor during this planning phase; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is partnering with MUZEO Museum and Cultural Center to
develop plans to utilize the Anaheim Lodge as an incubator for local artists and a canvas for
public art, with the assistance of a Bloomberg Public Art Challenge grant award;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Anaheim
hereby:
l . Approves the filing of an Application for the Bloomberg Public Art Challenge to
temporarily convert the Anaheim Lodge to the ART Lodge; and
2. Approves the partnership between the City of Anaheim and MUZEO to manage the
temporary use of the ART Lodge as an all incubator with artist studios; and
3. Approves the use of the ART Lodge as an art canvas and community gathering
space; and
4. Recognizes the value of public art to improve safety, strengthen the local economy,
and celebrate creativity and urban identity; and
5. Certifies that said Applicant has sufficient funds to operate and maintain the
Project(s) during the term of the grant; and
6. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations,
execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to Applications,
agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for
the completion of the Project; and
7. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations and guidelines.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Anaheim this 7 day of Feb. 2023, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Leon,
Kurtz, Faessel and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Diaz (recusal)
CITY F ANAHEIM
MAYOR OFT CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
TY CLE OF THE �TYAH t I
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, THERESA BASS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the
original Resolution No. 2023-009 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 7th day of February, 2023 by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Diaz (recusal)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8t" day of February, 202.
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CITY ERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)