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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-13 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, January 13, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Boren convened the meeting at 9:01 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Maureen Boren Norma Bussing Donna Jean Darby Katherine Hough Lesley Miller Also Present Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Susan Marie Weber, Councilmember Liaison Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Cory Hutchinson, Youth Committee Liaison Janice Gough, Desert Hot Springs Yudit Ecsedy, Potential artist for Traffic Signal Cabinets (Fred Waring and Portola) III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Glickman introduced Ryan Stendell who is the new Director of Community Development. Ms. Glickman noted that Ken Stendell has resigned from the Planning Commission, and a member from the Planning Commission will be appointed to serve as the liaison between the Planning and Art in Public Places commissions. Ryan Stendell introduced himself and gave a background on himself. He studied public administration at San Diego State. He started at the City of Palm Desert in 2002 in the Planning Department as a dual role planner working with Parks and Art in Public Places Minutes January 13, 2016 2 Recreation and the Planning Department planning new development, worked in the Public Works Department, and then directly with the City Manager. He also worked on the General Plan with Lauri Aylaian. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on December 9, 2015. Chairperson Boren noted that on Page 5 of the December 9, 2015 minutes, it was stated that Commissioner Darby moved to adjourn the meeting; however, Commissioner Darby was not present at that meeting. Commissioner Hough moved to approve the Minutes of December 9, 2015 as corrected. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried 3-1-0 with Boren, Hough, and Miller voting AYE, Darby ABSTAINING, and Bussing ABSENT. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION – Councilmember Susan Marie Weber No report. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT – No report. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT – John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that orange awnings were approved for Orangetheory Fitness located in El Paseo Square. D. YOUTH COMMITTEE – Cory Hutchinson Mr. Hutchinson reported that he would like to get more involved with the Coachella Valley Art Scene as he plans to incorporate more art related events into the Youth Committee’s schedule. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None Art in Public Places Minutes January 13, 2016 3 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR 2016 Commissioner Darby recommended that Chairperson Boren be reelected as Chairperson for 2016. Commissioner Darby moved to reelect Chairperson Boren as Chairperson for 2016. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hough and carried 4-0-0 with Boren, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE, with Bussing ABSENT. Commissioner Hough moved to reelect Vice Chairperson Darby as Vice Chairperson for 2016. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried 4-0-0 with Boren, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE, with Bussing ABSENT. B. SELECT UP TO TWO FINALISTS TO RECEIVE AN HONORARIUM TO CREATE ONE PROPOSAL FOR THE SET OF TWO TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS ON FRED WARING DRIVE AND PORTOLA AVENUE Ms. Glickman reminded the Commissioners that staff sent out a Call for Artists for the set of traffic signal cabinets on the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue and for the traffic signal cabinets on the southeast corner of Magnesia Falls Drive and Portola Avenue. Ms. Glickman stated that she would like to spend more time reviewing the applications for the cabinets on Magnesia Falls Drive and Portola Avenue, and will present those proposals at the February 10 meeting. Ms. Glickman presented images of the set of traffic signal cabinets located on Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue. Staff received twelve applications (which will be presented for both projects) and presented them to the Commission to select up to two finalists with one alternate. The following artists sent in applications for the project. Bijan Masoumpanah, John Coleman, Gerry High, Hector Velderraint, Juan-Manuel Alonso, Karma Farmers, Leo Fuchs, Linda Kottke, Robert Velaquez, Ron Himelman, Susan Smith Evans, and Yudit Ecsedy. Art in Public Places Minutes January 13, 2016 4 Mr. Hutchinson commented that something other than a landscape design would be better received by the public. The Commission members reviewed the applications and narrowed down the submissions to the following artists. Juan-Manuel Alonso and Yudit Ecsedy will each create a proposal and John Coleman will be the alternate. Commissioner Hough moved to accept artists Juan- Manuel Alonso and Yudit Ecsedy to each create a proposal for the set of two traffic signal cabinets to present to the Commission with John Coleman as the alternate. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried 4-0-0 with Boren, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE, with Bussing ABSENT. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2015 Commissioner Darby moved to approve the Minutes of November 18, 2015. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried 3-1-0 with Boren, Darby, and Miller voting AYE, Hough ABSTAINING, and Bussing ABSENT. IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Glickman reported that “Mandalas & Fragments” with Paul Hamel and Randall Weidner will open January 28, with the opening reception on February 1. B. First Weekend Ms. Glickman reported that the First Weekend events are going well. The January featured event was the Galen’s Resolution 5K run. The featured event for February is Swing ‘N Hops on February 6 on El Paseo between San Pablo and Larkspur. It will include a swing band, classic car show of the era, two beer gardens, four food vendors, swing dance Art in Public Places Minutes January 13, 2016 5 lessons, and Coachella Arts Scene will provide three interactive art projects. Other First Weekend events include a paint night at Whole Foods on Sundays, events at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, El Paseo art walk, cruise night, and the Art Place at Corporate Way. C. Film Series Ms. Glickman reported that the first film of the season, Sol Lewitt: Wall Drawings, will screen on Thursday, January 21 at UCR Palm Desert. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Glickman reported that Cathedral City is interested in hosting the next Coachella All Valley Committee sometime after March 15. Ms. Glickman announced that the Call for Artists for the 2017/2018 El Paseo Exhibition has been delayed due to structural engineering concerns (specs and engineering). The deadline for the entries is March 28. PLEASE let Debbie Thompson or Deborah Glickman know if you will be absent from an Art in Public Places Commission meeting. B. COMMISSION REPORTS Chairperson Boren announced that, “A Blast from the Past 1965 Car Show” will exhibit at the Coachella Valley History Museum on January 23. Commissioner Darby announced that work by Barbara Ellmann will be on display in the Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts February 4 – March 11 with an opening reception on Thursday, February 4. XII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Hough moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 a.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller. Art in Public Places Minutes January 13, 2016 6 Respectfully submitted, Debbie L. Thompson DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY