Matter 26-575

Agreement with The Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust UAD September 19, 1993 for the Seeds of Peace Monument, an Artwork by Artist Mario Chiodo, Located at Guadalupe River Park Arena Green West.

Arts & Culture City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 05 May 2026

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File: 26-575
Type: Consent Agenda
Status: Agenda Ready
Requester: Unknown
Introduced: 05 May 2026
Last synced: 12 Jun 2026 · 20:17

The papers

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Memorandum, rev. 5/14/26

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This memorandum discusses an agreement with The Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust for the donation of the Seeds of Peace Monument, a bronze sculpture by artist Mario Chiodo, to be installed at Guadalupe River Park Arena Green West. The Trust will fund the full cost of the monument and associated site improvements, estimated at $3,500,000, including a $300,000 maintenance endowment for 20 years. The City Manager is recommended to negotiate and execute necessary agreements to facilitate this donation. The project aims to promote peace and unity, featuring a large-scale sculpture that symbolizes global cooperation. Prompt City Council action is necessary to meet the Trust’s goal for installation by December 2026.

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Agreement with The Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust for the Seeds of Peace Monument.
Sculpture designed by artist Mario Chiodo, to be installed at Guadalupe River Park Arena Green West.
Total project value estimated at $3,500,000, fully funded by the Trust.
Includes a $300,000 maintenance endowment for 20 years.
City Manager recommended to negotiate and execute necessary agreements.
Monument symbolizes peace and unity, featuring a large-scale female figure and children.
Prompt action needed for installation by December 2026.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 5/19/26 26-575 2.9 FROM: Jen Baker DATE: April 27, 2026 Date: 5/8/2026 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 SUBJECT: Agreement with The Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust UAD September 19, 1993 for the Seeds of Peace Monument, an Artwork by Artist Mario Chiodo, Located at Guadalupe River Park Arena Green West RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to: (a) Negotiate and execute a Monument Donation Agreement by and between the City of San José and The Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust UAD September 19, 1993 for a bronze sculpture entitled Seeds of Peace Monument by artist Mario Chiodo for installation at the City’s Guadalupe River Park in the Arena Green West location and for a $300,000 donation to the Gift Trust Fund for the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs for the special purpose of approximately twenty years of maintenance of the monument; and (b) Negotiate and execute the Artist Waiver of Proprietary Rights and Warranties for Artwork, right of entry agreements, and other related documents, all attached in substantial final...

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Agreement

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This document is a Monument Donation Agreement between the City of San José and Diane M. Brandenburg, Trustee of the Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust. The agreement outlines the donation of a bronze sculpture titled 'Seeds of Peace' by artist Mario Chiodo, to be installed at Guadalupe River Park. The donor will cover costs for site improvements and a maintenance endowment of $300,000 for the sculpture's upkeep for approximately 20 years. The agreement includes various exhibits detailing the scope of services, schedule of performance, and other related documents.

Key points

The agreement is between the City of San José and Diane M. Brandenburg, Trustee of the Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust.
The donor is donating a bronze sculpture titled 'Seeds of Peace' to the City.
The sculpture will be installed at Guadalupe River Park in the Arena Green West location.
The donor will cover costs for site improvements and a maintenance endowment of $300,000.
The maintenance endowment is intended for the sculpture's upkeep for approximately 20 years.

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SAW:AEB 4/23/2026 MONUMENT DONATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF SAN JOSE AND DIANE M. BRANDENBURG, TRUSTEE OF THE DIANE BRANDENBURG SURVIVOR’S TRUST UAD SEPTEMBER 19, 1993 This Monument Donation Agreement (“Agreement”) is by and between the City of San José, a California municipal corporation (“City”), and Diane M. Brandenburg, Trustee of the Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust UAD September 19, 1993 (“Donor”), as of the date of full execution by City (“Effective Date”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Donor desires to donate, as a tribute to honor peace, a bronze sculpture entitled “Seeds of Peace” (“Peace Monument” and “Artwork”) to the City of San José, by artist Mario Chiodo, a sole proprietor, (“Artist”), together with an identification plaque or other donor-recognition treatment approved by the City; and WHEREAS, City desires to accept Donor's contribution of the Peace Monument, associated site improvements, and the City Costs (collectively, the “Donation”) pursuant to City’s Council Policy 1-17 “Donation, Sponsorship and Fundraising Policy” (“Donation Policy”) and City may install the Peace Monument pursuant to City Council Policy 9-14 “Monument Policy” (“Monument Policy”); and...