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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-150 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES November 15, 2006 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Bussing convened the meeting at 9:02 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Chairperson Bussing Kevin Grochau Katherine Hough Kim Snyder Barbara Stenning John Weston Also Present Maureen Thompson Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Councilmember Jean Benson Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission Liaison III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairperson Bussing stated she would like the Commission to become more discerning in the review process of the proposals that are presented by the developers and/or artists for their projects. She stated that even though an artist may be in the presence of the Commission at the time of voting, it is okay to decline the proposed artwork. She noted that in some cases artists' resumes and site plans have not been included in the proposals, and should be in order for an item to be considered. In other cases the item itself was not on the agenda and needed to be voted on to be added as an agenda item. She added that if an item is not on the agenda due to it not being received by the Recording Secretary before the mailing deadline, or a proposal is incomplete, the Commission has the right to deny adding the item to the agenda and ask that it be Art in Public Places Minutes November 15. 2006 0 put on the agenda the following month. Chairperson Bussing stated that the "Ocotillo Garden" project is an example of a development that the Commission should have given more consideration to because the Commission did have some doubts about it and it has not yet been completed. Chairperson Bussing circulated a copy of the Art in Public Places Guidelines to the Commission members and asked that the Commissioners review them. Ms. Schwartz noted that the Art in Public Places Guidelines are available on the public art website (www. palmdesertart.org). Ms. Schwartz stated that when she receives a copy of the developer's plans from the Planning Department she estimates the AIPP fee. If the fee is under $15,000 she will suggest that the developer leaves the money in the AIPP fund. She also lets the developer know that they are welcome to add their own money to the art component to create a more significant piece. She noted that the art component fee for the Sierra Landscape Company was only $6,000 but the developer added an additional $6,000 for a total of $12,000 for that project. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on October 18, 2006. Upon Motion by Commissioner Grochau and second by Commissioner Stenning, the Minutes of October 18, 2006, were continued to the meeting of December 20, 2006. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Thompson absent. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION Councilmember Benson noted that the dedication for the 2007/08 El Paseo Exhibition was well attended. She stated that it would be nice to jazz up the event in the future and maybe auction off a maquette of one of the art pieces so that more people would attend. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None Art in Public Places Minutes 0 November 15 2006 o VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO SELECT SCULPTURES FROM THE 2007/08 EL PASEO INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR THE PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION The Commission members had discussed the possibility of purchasing artwork from future El Paseo Exhibitions to be included in the City's permanent collection. It was decided that the Commission would select a few favorite sculptures from the 2007/08 Exhibition and ask community members to vote on their favorite. Staff would present the proposed sculptures to Council for consideration to purchase for the City's permanent public art collection and placed at Staffs discretion. The Commission members reviewed the 18 pieces from the 2007/08 El Paseo Invitational Exhibition. After narrowing down the selection of the pieces through the voting process, the Commission members chose Brad Howe, Jean Louis Corby, John Okulick, and jd Hansen's artwork for the community to vote on. Ms. Schwartz stated that Staff will coordinate the voting process and place it on the Website so the community can vote. Voting will also be available at City Hall as well as the Public Art Department at the Visitor Center. Chairperson Bussing stated that she would like to see only one piece purchased. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Weston to approve the preselection of Brad Howe's "El Chupacabra'; Jean Louis Corby's "Danseur'; John Okulick's "Icarus'; and jd Hansen's "Yesterday" as the sculptures to be voted with the public choosing one piece to be purchased for the City's permanent public art collection with the Commission members deciding the location of the piece at Entrada del Paseo. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Thompson absent. i 3 0 Art in Public Places Minutes November 15 2006 o c B. CONSIDERATION OF ARTISTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST REGISTRY Artwork by Erick Powell, Clark Wiegman, Ulli Kampelmann, Da Vinci Designs, Rosetta, and Christopher Georgesco were reviewed to be considered for the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Grochau to include Erick Powell, Clark Wiegman, Ulli Kampelmann, and Christopher Georgesco in the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Motion approved unanimously with Commissioner Thompson absent. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO PURCHASE SCULPTURES FROM THE EMBRACING THE DESERT PROGRAM FOR THE PERMANENT COLLECTION Commissioner Grochau stated he would like to hear Mr. Twedt's view as to why, in the Staff Report, he recommended that the Commission consider "Rattle Tail" and "Migration of the Butterflies" to be purchased for the City's permanent collection. There was discussion that if the funds of all three pieces were combined, an artwork of higher quality could be purchased instead. Commissioner Hough asked why these particular pieces were presented for consideration. Ms. Schwartz responded that they were brought to the Commission for consideration to continue the support of emerging artists. Commissioner Hough stated she is not in favor of purchasing these pieces for the permanent collection and that there are other ways to encourage emerging artists besides acquiring artwork and having it in the permanent collection. She added that there is also the responsibility and cost of maintaining the artwork. Commissioner Weston supported Commissioner's Hough's point of view and would like the Commission to consider other alternatives. Ms. Schwartz stated that a couple of the pieces from the Embracing the Desert program are reaching the termination of the program. It was the consensus of the Commission to not purchase these pieces for the permanent collection; however, other programs should be considered. Art in Public Places Minutes November 15. 2006 0 It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Stenning to not purchase the sculptures listed from the Embracing the Desert program for the permanent collection at this time. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Thompson absent. Commissioner Hough added that she would like the Commission to review programs in the future that continue the Commission's goal of nurturing and encouraging emerging artists. B. CONSIDERATION OF A THEME AND TITLE FOR THE 2007 STUDENT ART AND ESSAY CONTEST After much discussion it was decided to base the theme and title of the 2007 Student Art and Essay Contest on designing an artwork for the El Paseo Exhibition. it was moved by Commissioner Weston and seconded by Commissioner Hough to base the theme for the 2007 Student Art and Essay Contest on designing an artwork for the El Paseo Exhibition with Staff deciding the title. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Thompson absent. IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS 1. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Schwartz reported that the current exhibition in the Palm Desert Community Gallery will be on display for two more weeks. The upcoming show, "Animal Instincts" will feature three artists whose work is based on the theme of animals. The three artists will participate in the Living Desert Day on a Saturday, January 20, at the Visitor Center by doing demonstrations. Ms. Schwartz will send out the "Call for Artists" for the next gallery season in February or March. Art in Public Places Minutes 0 November 15, 2006 0 0 o 2. Website Ms. Schwartz stated that the image of the Art and Architecture book has been added to the Website. Purchasing of the book will be available through the Visitor Center Website. The map from the book is now on the Website as well and can be downloaded and printed. Ms. Schwartz is working on getting the 2007/08 El Paseo Exhibition onto the front page of the Website and when you open up the El Paseo flash section. Ms. Schwartz added the California Arts License Plate onto the Website from the California Arts Council. 3. Docent Program There were ten people on the Library Tour on Saturday, November 11. The new El Paseo Exhibition tour will take place on December 9. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Schwartz reported that Bill Ware's artwork for the Brava Development, the request for the El Paseo honorarium increase, Marlo Bartels's piece for the Spanish Walk Development, and the Seed Pod for the Sierra Landscape Company Development will be on the November 16, City Council meeting. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS • COMMISSION REPORTS • LIAISON REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION — Sonia Campbell No report. 6 Art in Public Places Minutes November 15, 2006 XI, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairperson Bussing adjourned the meeting at 10:25 a.m. spectfully submitted, DEBBIE L. T OM SON, RECORDING SECRETARY