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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Art In Public Places (AIPP) Commission 04/10/2019CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, April 10, 2019 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Darby convened the meeting at 9:02 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Carol Adney Maureen Boren Sonia Campbell Donna Jean Darby Liz Hauer Lesley Miller Susan Myrland Also Present Amy Lawrence, Management'Analyst Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Susan Marie Weber, Mayor Lindsay Holt, Planning Commission Liaison John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Liaison II1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held on March 13, 2019. Commissioner Campbell moved to approve the Minutes of March 13, 2019. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Boren and Art in Public Places Minutes April 10. 2019 carried 7-0-0 with Adney, Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hauer, Miller, and Myrland voting AYE. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION — Mayor Susan Marie Weber Mayor Susan Marie Weber stated that she attended the Indian Wells Arts Festival and obtained contact information from a couple of the artists who were showing their work at the Festival and let them know about the City's Artist Registry. She will forward the artists' information to staff. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT — Lindsay Holt Ms. Holt reported that the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council to allow professional office type uses along El Paseo. There may be a transition in the future that will allow for those types of businesses along El Paseo. Mr. Stendell reported that the item was presented at the last City Council meeting but was denied due to lack of action. Mr. Stendell reported that the Gibbs Study (hired by the City) suggested that offices be allowed sporadically along El Paseo to add to the mix of businesses. The discussion from the City Council members was that it was not ready for allowing professional office businesses along El Paseo. He added that the downtown core overlay was continued and the City Council asked that staff provide additional information regarding businesses on El Paseo. The office use space would be located on the hard corners of El Paseo (at the traffic signals), and would include more intense buildings at those locations, potentially four stories to allow for residential use. Staff is working on finding a balance to help the City Council achieve the vision of creating the downtown City center and what will work for the development community. There was a comment regarding the amount of empty buildings on El Paseo due to the increase of rent. Staff stated that they hear the same comments and the City has a business improvement district committee. The committee meets monthly and the Planning Department is very involved in the discussions. 2 Art in Public Places Minutes April 10, 2019 C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT — John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that the ARC reviewed a lot of signs as well as final construction documents for the Jensen's center which will undergo a facelift. Mr. Vuksic reported that the ARC looked at the Desert Wave project that will be located near Desert Willow Golf Resort. Desert Wave will be an upscale wave park for those wanting to learn how to surf. It will include a large surf center, wave pool, pier, hotels, and housing units. The developer has done a good job blending a surf culture with a desert environment. There was much information and conversation on the project. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS A. RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MUSIC IN THE AIR BY MARIO PIKUS AS THE PUBLIC ART COMPONENT FOR PALM DESERT GARAGE TOWN Ms. Lawrence reported that the developer of Palm Desert Garage Town was interested in Music in the Air by Mario Pikus (currently in the 2019/2020 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition) to serve as its public art component. The developer contacted the artist directly regarding the cost of the sculpture and began working with the artist to purchase the sculpture. The developer contacted Ms. Lawrence regarding the City's process of bringing the art to the Art in Public Places Commission for approval. Due to Mr. Pikus's health issues, Ms. Lawrence contacted Mr. Pikus's son regarding a replacement sculpture once the transaction of Music in the Air takes place. The contract for the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition states that if a sculpture is sold during the two-year exhibition, a comparable piece must be placed on the pad the day the original piece is removed. Ms. Lawrence presented images of two potential replacement sculptures to the Commission (Color and Form and Harley Mishegas). There was much discussion regarding the low quality and size of Mr. Pikus's sculptures. 3 Art in Public Places Minutes April 10, 2019 There was discussion of possibly including a base to Color and Form to give it height. It was the concurrence of the Commission to have staff look at the condition of both sculptures since they are located in the desert. Due to the quality and size of the two sculptures proposed by Mr. Pikus, Commissioner Boren asked to review the alternatives that were approved by the City Council at the time that the 18 sculptures were approved. Ms. Lawrence presented an image of Chief Eye -Heart -Gut, Archer of the West by Jimmy Descant. It was the concurrence of the Commission to consider Mr. Descant's sculpture to replace Mario Pikus's sculpture depending upon the condition of Mr. Pikus's proposed sculptures. Commissioner Campbell moved to continue the Recommendation to the City Council approval of Music in the Air by Mario Pikus as the Public Art Component for Palm Desert Garage Town to the meeting of May 8, 2019, to allow staff to review the condition of Color and Form. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hauer and carried 7-0-0 with Adney, Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hauer, Miller, and Myrland voting AYE. Vill. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Lawrence reported that the opening reception on April 1, for Injuries of Time by Hunter Johnson, went well. Staff will begin to meet with the artists who will exhibit in the gallery in the upcoming season. B. Docent Tours Ms. Lawrence reported that two people attended the tour at the Library on Saturday, April 6. 2 Art in Public Places Minutes April 10, 2019 The last tour of the season is on May 4, of the 2019/2020 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition starting at Portola and El Paseo. One of the docents educated the Courtesy Cart drivers on the artists and sculptures of the 2019/2020 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition. Ms. Lawrence is planning to recruit new docents during the summer. C. Documentary Film Series Ms. Lawrence reported that the last film, Herb & Dorothy 50 X 50, will screen on April 25. Steven Biller and Katherine Hough will be available for the Q&A after the film. Ms. Lawrence will be reaching out to Teddy Grouya with the American Documentary Film Festival to get suggestions for next year's film series. D. First Weekend Ms. Lawrence reported that the Concerts in the Park will kick off on Thursday, May 2 with Berlin; the Palm Springs Air Museum will hold a Palm Desert resident appreciation day on Saturday, May 4. Ms. Lawrence is working with AmDocs on a Best of the Fest that will take place at the Civic Center Park on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. E. 2019/2020 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition Ms. Lawrence reported that lllumetric Rectangle by Shana Mabari will be placed on Pad #18 on April 16. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Lawrence reported that she will get signage for Olek's Love Across the USA mural. 5 Art in Public Places Minutes April 10, 2019 B. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Campbell thanked staff for the Desert X field trip on April 5. Commissioner Adney commented that when choosing artists for future shows in the Community Gallery, she would prefer to see more multiple person shows rather than one person shows. Multiple person shows broaden the audience in the gallery and creates more visibility for our local artists. Upon question by Commissioner Hauer, Mr. Stendell responded that he will present the San Pablo project to the Commission at the May 8, meeting. The project will be awarded at the April 25 City Council meeting. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Darby adjourned the meeting at 10:10 a.m. Respectfully submitted, DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY n