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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Art In Public Places (AIPP) Commission 12/12/2018CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, December 12, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Boren convened the meeting at 9:02 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Carol Adney Donna Jean Darby Maureen Boren Katherine Hough Sonia Campbell Lesley Miller Also Present Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Amy Lawrence, Management Analyst Janine Judy, Recording Secretary Susan Marie Weber, Mayor Pro Tern Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Liaison Liz Hauer, Guest Debra Mumm, CREATE Center for the Arts III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR None V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION — Mayor Pro Tern Susan Marie Weber Art in Public Places Minutes December 12, 2018 191 C Mayor Pro Tern Susan Marie Weber questioned the reimbursement fee in the amount of $107,430 for The Airstream located at Hotel Paseo. She stated that she attended an event at Hotel Paseo and was concerned that the bar was placed in front of the artwork, and was not aware that the bar was included as part of the refund of the public art fee. Mr. Stendell stated that staff reviewed the paperwork that the developer submitted and the reimbursement for The Airstream and its surrounding area only (chairs) will be refunded. Staff talked to the developer to let him know that the bar cannot be placed in front of the artwork but can be located in a different area. Because some of the receipts that were submitted by the developer did not apply to the artwork, the developer will only receive the amount of $94,972.77 for the reimbursement fee. The request for the reimbursement of $94,972.77 will be on the next City Council agenda. The developer will request reimbursement for Kismet in order to receive the full amount of the fee that was paid into the public art fund. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT — Lindsay Holt Mr. Stendell reported that a micro -brewery opened on Country Club Drive and Washington Street. Two dispensaries opened — one on Deep Canyon Road and Highway 111 and one near Washington Street and Country Club Drive. 1,100 homes were approved adjacent to the two Universities near Cook Street. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT — John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that the ARC approved Denny's Restaurant that will be located on Washington Street and Avenue of the States. Two industrial buildings on Cook Street were approved. Chase Bank, where Denny's used to be near Westfield Mall, was continued. Final working drawings for The Leaf (high end dispensary) that will be located on El Paseo, were approved. 2 Art in Public Places Minutes December 12, 2018 A new store front design for Gucci that is moving to The Gardens on El Paseo was approved. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVE SPONSORSHIP IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $7,500 FROM THE PUBLIC ART FUND FOR THE LOVE ACROSS THE USA MURAL PROJECT BY OLEK Ms. Lawrence stated that Debra Mumm of CREATE Center for the Arts approached the City regarding a partnership of Olek's Love Across the USA mural project. The project will consist of a crocheted mural of a portrait of Minerva Hamilton Hoyt who worked with the government to protect Joshua Tree National Monument, Death Valley National Park, and the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. CREATE Center for the Arts will hold mini workshops for community members who will crochet sections of the mural. Once the mural sections are completed, Olek will return to assemble the sections and install the mural at City Hall the first week in April and it will remain on display for a few months. Ms. Lawrence showed a video of Olek. Ms. Mumm stated that she is excited to have this project in Palm Desert. The City will create a wood structure that will support the mural and will be placed in front of City Hall. The mural will be 12 '/2 foot by 29 '/2 foot. Ms. Mumm stated that she is looking for another location in Palm Desert as there is a possibility that the mural may return to this area and be displayed again. Ms. Mumm stated that Olek will be in the desert on January 22 to give a talk. The Commission asked to see the design before it recommended approval. Ms. Mumm stated that the Commission's approval would be based on Olek's existing works. Chairperson Boren asked that the mural be on display for three months. There was discussion from the Commission to include the quote, "Apostle of the Cacti" on the mural. Commissioner Adney moved to approve the sponsorship in the amount of $7,500.00 for Olek's Love Across the USA mural project for 60 days and to include the quote, "Apostle of the Cacti". Motion was seconded by Commissioner Campbell and carried 4-0-2 with Adney, Boren, 3 Art in Public Places Minutes December 12, 2018 Campbell, and Miller voting AYE with Commissioners Darby and Hough ABSENT. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS Minutes of the regular meeting of September 18, 2018. Commissioner Adney moved to continue the minutes of the regular meeting of September 18, 2018. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried 4-0-2 with Adney, Boren, Campbell, and Miller voting AYE with Commissioners Darby and Hough ABSENT. IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Lawrence stated that Sun City Palm Desert Printmakers are on exhibit in the Gallery and the opening reception is Monday, January 14, at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Lawrence reported that the Student Art and Essay Contest will follow. Ms. Lawrence will send out the Gallery Call for Artists in January. B. Docent Tours Ms. Lawrence reported that the docents have been trained on the art and artists that are in the 2019/2020 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition and are ready to give tours. Ms. Lawrence reported that the next docent guided tour is of the 2019/2020 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition on January 5 at 9:00 a.m. C. Documentary Film Series Ms. Lawrence stated that all of the films have been finalized. The films/dates are as follows. January 17 - Desert X. Land Art at the Edge of the City, February 21 - Eames: The Architect and the Painter, March 21 — As Is by Nick Cave; and April 25 - Herb and Dorothy 50 X 50. The films are held 4 Art in Public Places Minutes December 12, 2018 at UCR beginning at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Lawrence is finalizing the speakers for the films. D. First Weekend Ms. Lawrence reported that the January 5, First Weekend event is the Live Well Festival at the Civic Center Park. Also, Friends of the Desert Mountains will hold a Desert Mountains Art Fair at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto National Monument Visitor Center. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Lawrence reported that the three murals at the Aquatic Center have been completed and she presented photos of the project. The Commission discussed the possibility of having an article about the murals in the BrightSide. Ms. Lawrence will talk to David Hermann about it. Ms. Lawrence reported that she is working with the Desert X staff on a couple of projects. The exhibition period for Desert X is February 9 through April 21. Homme Adams Park and the site where Phillip Smith's piece at Gerald Ford and Cook was during the last exhibition are being considered as possible locations. There is a small location near the Chamber of Commerce, as well as near the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains Monument Visitor Center, and the Union Bank parking lot on El Paseo. Ms. Lawrence reported that she is working with the Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation to bring a traveling exhibit called International Young Artist and Author Showcase to the Palm Desert Library Community Room that includes submissions from youth around the world. Ms. Lawrence reported that 17 of the 18 sculptures for the 2019/2020 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition have been installed. One of the sculptures was damaged at the artist's studio and staff allowed him additional time to repair it and will deliver the sculpture in January. The dedication of the 2019/2020 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition will be held on Tuesday, January 29 at The Gardens on El Paseo at 10:00 a.m. Art in Public Places Minutes December 12, 2018 Ms. Glickman presented the Americans for the Arts Year in Review. B. COMMISSION REPORTS Chairperson Boren inquired about collaborating between the City's docents and the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. She would like the Courtesy Carts to continue their route beyond the El Paseo Exhibition and include the sculptures in the Sculpture Garden as part of the tour. There was discussion from staff that the Courtesy Carts must stay within Portola Avenue and Highway 74. Chairperson Boren will talk to staff to see if there are other alternatives to educate the Courtesy Cart drivers on the artwork at the Museum. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Boren adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m. Respectfully submitted, DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY n