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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-210 0 0 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES October 21, 2009 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Thompson convened the meeting at 9:03 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Norma Bussing Katherine Hough Kim Snyder Maureen Thompson John Weston Also Present Donna Jean Darby Barbara Stenning Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission Liaison Joshua Paquette, J. Willot Gallery Bob Fliday, Gardens on El Paseo III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Schwartz introduced Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development, who will oversee the Public Art Department. Debbie Thompson and Deborah Schwartz's offices are in the Community Development building. Art in Public Places Nisi lutes C October 21, 2009 0 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on September 16, 2009. Commissioner Weston referred to Page 5 of the minutes asking for clarification regarding the 2010/2011 El Paseo invitational Exhibition where it states that in previous years the RFP has stated that people with private collections may apply. Ms. Schwartz explained that due to the nature of the upcoming exhibition the Commission concurred to exclude private collections. Upon Motion by Commissioner Hough and second by Commissioner Bussing, the Minutes of September 16, 2009 were approved unanimously with Commissioners Darby and Stenning absent. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION Ms. Schwartz reported that at its meeting of October 8, 2009, the City Council approved the public art component for Sacred Heart Church and the public art component for Seventh Day Adventist Church. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Ms. Campbell reported that the Planning Commission approved additional square footage for a beauty salon. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE DESIGN PROPOSAL, "JOURNEYS OF THE IMAGINATION" AND "FREEWHEELIN" BY GARY PRICE FOR EL PASEO VILLAGE Ms. Schwartz introduced Joshua Paquette from J. Willott Gallery to talk about the artwork for El Paseo Village. Mr. Paquette stated that the developer is proposing artworks "Journeys of the Imagination" and "Freewheelin" by Gary Price as the public art component for El Paseo Village. Art in Public Places Nil. lutes C October 21. 2009 "Journeys of the Imagination" will be a bronze sculpture of a boy flying on a paper airplane with a smaller boy at the base of the sculpture listening to an iPod and holding a laptop. Commissioner Weston asked if Gary Price has already been chosen for the project. Ms. Schwartz responded that this is a private development project and they are bringing the proposed artwork to the Commission for approval to fulfill their public art fee. The Commission asked about the number of editions of "Journeys of the Imagination". Mr. Paquette responded that the artwork will be individually cast and the mold will be changed for this project to adding the iPod and laptop. "Journeys of the Imagination" will be an edition of one (1) of one (1). "Freewheeling", however, will be in a limited edition series of one (1) of thirty (30). Commissioner Hough asked Ms. Schwartz what the City's policy is for number of limited editions and is there a maximum limit on them. She recalls in past discussions that four or five was the maximum number of editions that would be accepted into Palm Desert's collection. Commissioner Weston commented that he did not think the Commission had any choice on the vote because the artist and location have been chosen. Ms. Schwartz noted to the Commission that this is the time that the Commission comments and votes on approving or not approving the proposed artwork. Commissioner Weston added that the artworks are not exciting and El Paseo is an adult street and would like to see something more sophisticated. Ms. Schwartz noted that the Commission can make a recommendation to Council through their vote on a proposal. Commissioner Bussing was concerned about the number of editions for "Freewheelin". She feels that the Commission should not compromise its policies concerning the number of pieces in a limited edition series. Commissioner Hough asked Mr. Paquette to confirm that "Journeys of the Imagination" will be created as a one of a kind artwork. She is also concerned about the large number of editions of "Freewheelin". Commissioner Hough requested that the gallery confirm by letter what number in the limited edition series "Freewheelin" is. Ms. Schwartz referred to the Developer Application which states that the fees paid into the fund were $25,937.50 with the cost of the artworks being $50,000. The developer can only be reimbursed for the amount up to the fee that was paid into the AIPP fund. 0 Art in Public Places hi... lutes Q October 21, 2009 It was moved by Commissioner Hough and second by Commissioner Snyder to continue Consideration to Approve Design Proposal of "Journeys of the Imagination" and "Freewheelin" by Gary Price as the public art component for El Paseo Village to the meeting of November 18, 2009. The Commissioners want to review the Guidelines of what the policy is for number of editions. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Darby and Stenning absent. B. CONSIDERATION OF ARTWORK PLACEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC ART COMPONENT FOR THE PALM DESERT AQUATICS CENTER Ms. Schwartz informed the Commission that the City Council approved to move forward with the Palm Desert Aquatics Center. She added that there is a statement in the RFP that will require the selected architect and contractor to work with the artist on the public art component for the project. Ms. Schwartz stated that she foresees that the location of the art component be placed at the entry to or bottom of the zero - depth -entry recreational pool. Ms. Schwartz introduced Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager, who circulated a site plan for the location of the Aquatics Center. The chosen location is in the date grove within the Civic Center Park. Completion date for the project is summer 2011. The contract for the architect will be awarded in December. An RFQ will be advertised and once qualifications are received, the Commission will select three finalists to create a proposal for the public art component for the recreational pool. It was moved by Commissioner Weston and seconded by Commissioner Hough to approve the artwork placement as the public art component for the entry to or bottom of the recreational pool for the Palm Desert Aquatics Center and to move forward with the Request for Qualifications for artists. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Darby and Stenning absent. C. CONSIDERATION OF ARTISTS TO BE INCLUDED IN CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST REGISTRY Artwork by Reinis Liepa and Adam Reeder were reviewed to be considered as part of the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. 4 Art in Public Places M.. .utes 0 October 21, 2009 o It was moved by Commissioner Bussing and seconded by Commissioner Snyder to reject Reinis Liepa and Adam Reeder in the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Darby and Stenning absent. D. CONSIDERATION OF ARTISTS TO BE INCLUDED IN CITY OF PALM DESERT'S VIRTUAL GALLERY It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Bussing to continue the Consideration of Artists to be Included in the City of Palm Desert's Virtual Gallery to the meeting of November 18, 2009. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Darby and Stenning absent. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF ENTRIES FOR THE FILM AND VIDEO COMPETITION Ms. Schwartz reminded the Commissioners that one of the entries for the film and video competition was not operational at last month's meeting and will show all entries again for consideration. An award of $500 will be given to one first place winner and two second place winners will receive $250 each. The winners will be honored at a City Council meeting as well as placed on the City's Website. She noted that two of the videos were made by the same person and there were two other videos by two other people. The Commission reviewed the four entries which were as follows. "Yoga is Harmony" by Rebecca Rowley; "Damien Checks In" by Rebecca Rowley; "Forever" by Nicholas Kendall Cox; and "3 Minutes, 22 Seconds" by Franklin Landfields. It was moved by Commissioner Weston and seconded by Commissioner Snyder to award first place to "Forever" by Nicholas Kendal Cox and second place to "Yoga is Harmony" by Rebecca Rowley. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Darby and Stenning absent. Ms. Schwartz will send out letters notifying all participants of the awards and will have the winners present at a City Council meeting to receive a certificate of recognition. Art in Public Places MI'lutes ° October 21, 2009 IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Schwartz reported that the current show, "Beloved Desert" Desert Sandscapes & Golden Oasis by Elizabeth Stephenson and Mark Stephenson has been well received. One of Elizabeth's pieces has been sold. The reception is Monday, October 26, at 5:30. B. Website Ms. Schwartz is working on adding a "Desertscapes" page to the Website which should be up and running within the next two weeks. C. Docent Program Ms. Schwartz reported that there were 15 people on the October 10 tour of El Paseo. There are a couple of other private tours scheduled. The docents are handing out a questionnaire to people attending tours asking for feedback about the public art collection. D. Desertscapes The Desertscapes Committee met last month. The Committee is working on an official logo for the event. To date, several lectures, exhibitions, tours, and paint outs have been scheduled and are on the master calendar. The Committee is looking for a celebrity to participate in a kick off event. They are also looking into doing a bus tour of homes of people who have private collections. A couple of people who now live in Phoenix that were part of Palm Desert Magazine (now LG's Steakhouse) will come out and give a talk about when it was Palm Desert Magazine which included an art gallery. Next meeting is Friday, November 13, at 3:00 p.m. in the ACR. 0 Art in Public Places !vb. lutes 0 October 21, 2009 0 0 E. 2011/2012 El Paseo Invitational Exhibition Ms. Schwartz reported that the letters went out to the selected artists for the 2011/2012 El Paseo Invitational Exhibition and the Call for Entries is posted on the Website. The proposals are due in March. She will need to meet with the Subcommittee in the next couple of months regarding the timeline of reviewing the proposals. F. Film Series Ms. Schwartz reported there has been a change in the schedule for the film series at UCR. The series was scheduled for the third Wednesday of the month, January through April. UCR has asked if the series can be changed to the third Thursday of the month. She is contacting the people who she was scheduled talks with to see if they would be able to speak on Thursday instead of Wednesday. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Schwartz informed the Commission that on October 30 she will be hosting the Public Art Coalition of Southern California Group. They will discuss emerging artists as well as projects the cities have been working on. They will take a tour of El Paseo after lunch. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Snyder announced that they had an opening for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He circulated a catalog of Indian art. Commissioner Hough circulated invitations to the reception for Lino Tagliapietra on November 3, at the Palm Springs Art Museum. He is flying in from Italy and will make a presentation. Art in Public Places ties 0 October 21, 2009 0 0 0 I. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairperson Thompson adjourned the meeting at 10:25 a.m. ectfully submitted, i c} Qv b DEBBIE L. `HOl lf'SON, RECORDING SECRETARY