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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Art In Public Places (AIPP) Commission 01/11/2017 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION Ns .et MINUTES 4,!• any g'3•' Wednesday, January 11, 2017 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Boren convened the meeting at 9:02 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Maureen Boren Sonia Campbell Donna Jean Darby Katherine Hough Lesley Miller Also Present Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Susan Marie Weber, Councilmember Ron Gregory, Planning Commission Liaison John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Liaison Lindi Biggi, Venus de Fido Michael O'Keefe, Public Art Docent Carol Adney, Guest III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairperson Boren asked to add an item to the agenda under New Business, Item C. Consideration to Grant an Exception to the Preapproval Policy for Public Art for TH-225 Cupids on Dome/Ladies Playing Music by Jacob Dagan as the Public Art Component for 73600 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert, California in Regards to the Return of Art in Public Places Fees to the Applicant. Commissioner Campbell moved to add Consideration to Grant an Exception to the Preapproval Policy for Public Art for TH-225 Cupids on Dome/Ladies Playing Music by Jacob Dagan as the Public Art in Public Places Minutes January 11, 2017 Art Component for 73600 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert, California in Regards to the Return of Art in Public Places Fees to the Applicant Under New Business, Item C. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hough and carried 5-0-0 with Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on November 2, 2016. Commissioner Hough moved to approve the Minutes of November 2, 2016. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Campbell and carried 5-0-0 with Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION — Councilmember Susan Marie Weber Councilmember Weber stated that the City Council members who attended the 2017/2018 El Paseo Exhibition dedication enjoyed being able to talk to the artists in a more intimate setting. They have received positive feedback from the public who preferred the event being in the morning. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT— Ron Gregory Mr. Gregory reported that a private club on El Paseo was approved. A resident purchased a home on Somera that included a casita that was built without being properly permitted by the previous owner when it was constructed. The resident bought the home knowing the casita was not in compliance and is asking for approval of the existing setback. The required setback is twenty feet and the casita was built eight feet back from the property line. The request was denied and the owner will have to move the casita to the proper setback. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT — John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that final working drawings were approved for Grafton's located on El Paseo west of Lupine. 2 Art in Public Places Minutes January 11, 2017 Final working drawings for Tower Market on Highway 111 were approved and construction has begun. The architectural design for Jared Jewelers was approved. Design drawings for Desert Business Club on the frontage road on the north side of Highway 111 west of San Pablo, were not approved. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF A CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR 2017 Commissioner Darby moved to reelect Chairperson Boren as Chairperson and Commissioner Miller as Vice Chairperson for 2017. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Campbell and carried 5-0-0 with Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE. B. CONSIDERATION OF ARTISTS(S) TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST REGISTRY Artists Carin Mincemoyer, Christopher Owen Nelson, Eric Powell, Mark Yale Harris, Susan Stamm Evans, Won Choi, and Zenos Frudakis applied to be included in the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Commissioner Campbell moved to accept artists Carin Mincemoyer, Christopher Owen Nelson, Mark Yale Harris, Susan Stamm Evans, Won Choi, and Zenos Frudakis in the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry and continue Eric Powell's proposal to the meeting of February 8, 2017. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hough and carried 5-0-0 with Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE. C. CONSIDERATION TO GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO THE PREAPPROVED POLICY FOR PUBLIC ART AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF TH-225 CUPIDS ON DOME/LADIES PLAYING MUSIC BY JACOB DAGAN AS THE PUBLIC ART COMPONENT FOR 73600 3 Art in Public Places Minutes January 11, 2017 ALESSANDRO DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA IN REGARDS TO THE RETURN OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FEES TO THE APPLICANT Ms. Glickman explained to the Commission members that this item was being added to the agenda due to the applicant's requesting staff to bring it before the Commission. Ms. Glickman stated that Venus de Fido opened on July 10, 2016, and the artwork had been installed without the applicant's going through the required process for approval of the public art in order to receive the return of the public art fee. The applicant is asking that the policy for preapproval of the installed artwork be waived and the public art fee returned. The application for return of fees and images of the artwork were circulated to the Commission. Ms. Glickman stated that the Commission needed to be aware of the fact that the applicant did not abide by the City's required policy of getting initial approval of the proposed artwork from the Commission and City Council in order to receive the return of the public art fee once the artwork has been installed. Upon question from the Commission members, Ms. Glickman reviewed with the Commission and audience members the application process that applicants must follow in order for their public art fee to be returned. The process is as follows: Applicant meets with staff regarding the potential artwork for the project; Applicant submits a Developer Application to staff; A Staff report is prepared for the Art in Public Places Commission's review and recommendation to City Council; City Council reviews and approves project; Developer installs artwork then requests return of public art fee. Ms. Glickman stated that the paperwork that was provided by the applicant did not include the required information on the artist — a resume, biography, or CV. Additionally, the invoice for the sculpture stated that the artwork is one of 50, which implies that it is in an edition of 50, but is not clear on this point. The City's policy reads that artwork needs to be in editions of artworks are to be 20 or less. Commissioner Hough asked the applicant to provide the Commission with information on the artist as well as a clarification of the question about whether or not this is part of an edition of 50 and if so, what number in the edition it is. 4 Art in Public Places Minutes January 11, 2017 Ms. Biggi asked if any of the Commission members had seen the artwork in front of Venus de Fido to which one Commissioner responded they had seen it. Ms. Glickman stated that because the item had been presented to the Commission to be added onto the agenda that morning, the Commissioners did not have a chance to see the artwork prior to the meeting. Ms. Biggi addressed the Commission and asked that the Commission grant her a waiver of the preapproval requirement. Ms. Biggi stated that she was busy during the construction of the building and neglected to complete the City's required paperwork but was aware of the policy regarding the return of the public art fee. She added that the installed artwork is quite beautiful and she feels that it stands up aesthetically to any artwork in Palm Desert. After much discussion it was the concurrence of the Commission to continue the item to allow the applicant to supply the Commission information on the artist and what edition number the installed artwork is. Upon Motion by Commissioner Darby, the Consideration to Grant an Exception to the Preapproved Policy for Public Art in Regards to the Return of the Public Art Fee to the Applicant will be continued to a future meeting to allow the applicant to supply the Commission information on the artist and what edition number the installed artwork is. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hough and carried 5-0-0 with Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery 5 Art in Public Places Minutes January 11, 2017 Ms. Glickman reported that the new exhibition, Art on the Edge, will open on January 19 with the opening reception on Monday, January 23 at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Glickman noted that the Call for Artists for the gallery season is out with applications due on February 1 . The proposals will be presented to the Commission at its February 8 meeting. B. Docent Tours Ms. Glickman reported that the First Weekend Saturday tour on January 7 was of the 2017/2018 El Paseo Exhibition which kicked off the events for the day. Thirty five people attended the tour. The next First Weekend Saturday tour is February 4 at the Civic Center Park. C. Public Art Documentary Film Series Ms. Glickman reported that the Public Art Documentary Film Series begins on Thursday, January 19. The lineup is as follows. January 19 — Stealing Klimt, February 16 — Pilchuck - A Dance with Fire; March 16 — Bending Sticks: The Sculpture of Patrick Dougherty, April 20 — Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson. D. El Paseo Exhibition Ms. Glickman stated that the 2017/2018 El Paseo Exhibition dedication went well and was well attended. There were three arts organizations with seven art stations along El Paseo that provided interactive art projects, and the artists stood on the sidewalk in front of their respective sculpture to share information with passersby about their artwork. She noted that having the artists stand in front of their sculpture did not work well as they were too spread out. For the next dedication, she will plan to have the artists in a central area near the dedication site as opposed to having them spread along El Paseo. Ms. Glickman circulated the El Paseo rack cards and pointed out that it includes an app download of the artists and their sculptures. There will be signage placed along El Paseo on the sidewalk in the tree planters noting the app download as well. Chairperson Boren commented on the overall presentation of the dedication and felt that the 6 Art in Public Places Minutes January 11, 2017 size of the crowd was the perfect amount and heard positive comments on being able to talk to the artists. E. First Weekend Ms. Glickman reported that the featured First Weekend event is the Swing N Hops event on February 4, on El Paseo. There will be approximately nineteen vendors that will be at the event. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Glickman has a meeting this week regarding Desert X and is finalizing multiple sites for the project. B. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Hough reported that Arlene Amick transferred to the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Springs and was promoted to Director of Audience Development and Marketing for all three museum sites. XII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Hough moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 a.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Campbell. Respectfully submitted, DEBBIE L. O ON, RECORDING SECRETARY 7