HomeMy WebLinkAboutJohn Richen Sculpture - Include in City's Permanent Public Art CollectionSTAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: March 26, 2020 0��
PREPARED BY: Amy Lawrence, Management Analyst
REQUEST: CONSIDER DONATION OF JOHN RICHEN'S SCULPTURE TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE CITY'S PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
Recommendation
By Minute Motion,
1. Approve and accept the donation of John Richen's sculpture to the City's permanent
Public Art collection from Ms. Pat Kopp;
2. Authorize Mayor to sign Deed of Gift to City of Palm Desert Form; and
3. Authorize expenditures up to $1,500.00 for costs associated with installation of the
sculpture. Funds are available in Account Number 4364650-4400100.
Commission Recommendation
At its regularly scheduled February 12, 2020 meeting, the Art in Public Places Commission
recommended with a vote of 6-0-1, with Commissioner Darby absent, to accept Ms. Pat Kopp's
donation John Richen's sculpture to be included in the City's permanent public art collection. The
Commission further recommended that the sculpture should be installed on the east facing wall of
the North Wing building at Palm Desert City Hall.
Strategic Plan Objective
Palm Desert's public art program creates a better community for residents and visitors to Palm
Desert. This concept is in line with the Arts & Culture Mini -Vision of the 2013-2033 Strategic
Plan, Envision Palm Desert — Forward Togetherwhich 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
Ms. Sheri Herrick recently contacted staff on behalf of her mother, Pat Kopp, with an offer to
donate a 70" x 46" bronze/steel/capper sculpture by artist John Richen to the City of Palm
Desert's permanent public art collection. Ms. Herrick's parents, Pat and Tony Kopp, who were
residents of the Vintage Country Club for 15 years, commissioned the sculpture, which depicts
mountain/canyon vistas with a small band of traveling Native Americans. Ms. Herrick does not
March 26, 2020 - Staff Report
Donation of John Richen's Sculpture
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know the exact title or date of the work, however, she recalls her parents referring to the
sculpture as Two Moons, which could be interpreted as traveling two moon cycles. Staff is in the
process of working with Lisa Dempton of A Gallery in Palm Desert who represents the artist to
obtain the exact title and meaning of the sculpture. Additionally, with regard to approximate
value of the sculpture, Ms. Dempton indicated that it looks like one of the artist's older works
and it could be valued at approximately $60,000.
Staff proposed three different locations to the Art in Public Places Commission for installation of
the sculpture if the City Council approved the donation. Of the three locations, the
Commissioners recommended that the sculpture be installed on the east facing wall of the North
Wing building at Palm Desert City Hall. Installing in this location could serve as a beacon for the
Visitors Services office and the Palm Desert Community Art Gallery. Upon consolation with the
City's public art maintenance contractor, staff was advised that installation and maintenance in
this location would not be an issue.
It should be noted that artist John Richen has two sculptures included in Palm Desert's
permanent collection (i.e., Messengers located at 73775 Deep Canyon Road and Levi Man
located at Tucson Circle and Washington Street), and he has also been a participant in several
El Paseo Sculpture Exhibitions.
Fiscal Analvsis
If the sculpture is accepted into the collection, Ms. Herrick indicated that she would arrange for
its transport to Palm Desert. Therefore, the City would only be responsible for costs associated
with installing the artwork, lighting, and signage, which is estimated not to exceed $1,500.
Ongoing costs for maintenance and insurance would be minimal.
LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
REVIEW CITY MANAGER
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Ryan 5tendell
Robert W. Director of
Hargreaves Community Janet M. Moore Andy kip ine
City Attorney Development Director of Finance Assistity Manager
City Manager, Lauri Aylaian�
APPLICANT: None
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Images of Proposed Donation
2. Image of Proposed Installation Location
3. Bio of John Richen
4. Deed of Gift to the City of Palm Desert
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
Deed of Gift to CITY OF PALM DESERT (City)
This Deed of Gift between CITY OF PALM DESERT ("CITY') and
("DONOR") transfers ownership of, and legal
rights to, the materials described herein to be donated to CITY. The signed
Deed of Gift establishes and governs the legal relationship between the DONOR
and CITY and the legal status of the materials.
1. DONOR hereby donates to CITY materials entitled:
2. The following is a complete description of the donation, including the:
3. This donation has been received by CITY as a gift. DONOR acknowledges
that he/she is the owner of the above materials and hereby transfers physical
custody and intellectual and literary property rights of said materials to CITY.
This includes any copyright over the materials, as well as the right to
reproduction and the right to republication of the materials in any format, except
as specified below:
4. CITY recognizes and respects all forms of intellectual property and will make
every effort to ensure credit and acknowledgement of the author and creator of
such materials.
5. Title to the Property shall pass to CITY upon delivery to the CITY. At any time
thereafter, the DONOR shall be permitted to examine any of the Papers during
the regular business hours of the Archives.
6. In consideration of mutual benefits, DONOR enters into this agreement with
CITY for access, use, disposition, and ownership of these donated materials.
CITY shall have ownership of these materials upon receipt, store these materials
according to accepted standards, process them and maintain the artwork against
the ravages of time, vandalism and elements.
DEED OF GIFT TO CITY OF PALM DESERT
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7. The following conditions apply to this gift(s) to CITY:
• It is understood that this gift is outright and unconditional unless
otherwise noted upon this Agreement.
• The DONOR agrees that there are no restrictions on access and
use of the artwork described unless otherwise noted upon this
Agreement.
• This Deed of Gift represents the entire agreement of the parties with
regard to the matters set herein, and it may be amended only by
written agreement accepted and signed by the DONOR (or legal
representative) and a designated representative of CITY .
• It is understood that artwork may be reprinted in whole or in part and
may be used in whole or in part for any use determined by CITY in
its sole discretion.
• CITY makes no representation as to the value of the donated
property and cannot and does not appraise or assign a value to the
gift and provides only the description of the property donated as set
forth in this Deed.
• CITY agrees to indemnify DONOR from all losses, costs, claims or
expenses arising out of CITY's acceptance and use of the Gift.
Signature of DONOR
Printed Name of DONOR
Address of DONOR
Phone Number DONOR
Email of DONOR
Signature of CITY Representative
Printed Name of CITY Representative
72500.000 01 \8300098.2
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