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STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2021
PREPARED BY: Amy Lawrence, Management Analyst
REQUEST: Authorization of contracts for traffic signal cabinet beautification.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, authorize contracts with artists Ronald Del Cid, Lenny Katz, and John
Morse for their original artwork to be placed on three traffic signal cabinets located in the
City.
Funds are available in the FY 2020/2021 Public Art budget.
Commission Recommendation
At its regular meeting of December 9, 2020, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Commission
recommended that original artwork by artists Ronald Del Cid, Lenny Katz, and John Morse be
placed on three traffic signal cabinets located in the City with a vote of 7-0-0, Commissioners
Adney, Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hauer, Miller and Mryland voting aye.
Strategic Plan Objective
Traffic signal cabinet beautification is in line with the Arts & Culture Mini -Vision contained in the
Strategic Plan, which states:
"Arts and culture give a community its soul. Palm Desert is the cultural core of the
Coachella Valley. Cultural tourism drives economic growth in Palm Desert. The
community is host to internationally recognized cultural events that bring significant
economic benefits to the City. Palm Desert is a leader in arts education, ensuring a
well-rounded population that possesses high levels of creativity and critical thinking
skills."
Discussion
At its meeting of September 24, 2020, the Palm Desert City Council authorized staff to release a
request for proposals to commission artists for traffic signal cabinet beautification. Of the nine
proposals received, the AIPP Commission is recommending the following:
- Ronald Del Cid "Equality" - Highway 111 x Monterey
- Lenny Katz "Respect" - Highway 111 x Fred Waring
- John Morse "Kindness" - El Paseo x San Luis Rey
January 14, 2021 - Staff Report
Traffic Signal Cabinet Beautification — Approval of Artists
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Different from previous traffic signal cabinet beautification projects undertaken by the City, these
cabinets will be vinyl wrapped with the selected artwork versus the artist painting directly on the
cabinet. This method will reduce costs associated with graffiti abatement and will allow for the
artwork to be duplicated if the cabinet must be replaced.
Fiscal Analysis
The City Council previously approved this project in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for costs
associated with the artist honorarium and wrapping each cabinet. Funds for this project are
available in the 2020/2021 Public Art budget — Account No. 4364650-4400100.
LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
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Robert W.
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City Attorney
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Ryan Stendell
Director of
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REVIEW CITY MANAGER
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Janet M. Moore
Director of Finance
Interim City Manager, Randy Bynder: Randy Synder
APPLICANT:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Images of selected traffic signal cabinets
Andy Firestine
Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager
CITY COUNCIL ApTION
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Original on File with City Clerk's Office
Ronald Del Cid -Equality (Highway 111 x Monterey)
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM
Lenny Katz - Respect
John Morse - Kindness (El Paseo x San Luis Rey)
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