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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-09 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, March 9, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Boren convened the meeting at 9:03 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 Kim Warpinski, Management Analyst Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission Liaison John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Liaison Cory Hutchinson, Youth Committee Liaison Juan-Manuel Alonso, Artist Yudit Ecsedy, Artist Mr. Miller, Guest of Yudit Ecsedy III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Glickman introduced Kim Warpinski who was hired as Management Analyst in the Community Development Department. She will work with the staff at the Parks and Recreation District and Aquatic Center. She was very instrumental in the coordination of the Swing ‘N Hops Street Party. Art in Public Places Minutes March 9, 2016 2 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on February 10, 2016. Commissioner Hough moved to approve the Minutes of February 10, 2016. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Darby and carried 3-0-0 with Boren, Darby, and Hough voting AYE, with Bussing and Miller ABSENT. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION – Councilmember Susan Marie Weber No report. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT – Ms. Campbell reported that the Planning Commission granted a Conditional Use Permit for construction of a 32 stall public parking lot at the intersection of San Marcos and San Clemente Circle. Also, a Conditional Use Permit was granted for placement of a donation container at the Westfield Mall. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT – John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that final construction plans for Legend Gardens on Catalina, and two office retail buildings in University Village were approved. D. YOUTH COMMITTEE – Cory Hutchinson Mr. Hutchinson reported that members from the Youth Committee will make presentations at several schools regarding anti bullying. They are also working on fundraiser ideas. Secretary Debbie Thompson noted that Commissioner Miller arrived at the meeting at 9:15 a.m. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None Art in Public Places Minutes March 9, 2016 3 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. RANK THE PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS FROM THE FINALISTS FOR THE SET OF TWO TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS ON FRED WARING DRIVE AND PORTOLA AVENUE Ms. Glickman reminded the Commissioners that at its January meeting two finalists were selected to present proposals to the Commission for the set of traffic signal cabinets located on Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue. Ms. Glickman referred to the proposals submitted by Juan- Manuel Alonso and Yudit Escedy. Mr. Alonso explained that he incorporated the environment that surrounds the set of cabinets into his design. He assessed the area by walking the site and what one would see from a vehicle. He chose the color palette as close as possible to the surrounding environment. Ms. Glickman stated that the color palette cannot be too dark as it causes the cabinet to generate too much heat for the electrical unit that is located inside the cabinets. Ms. Ecsedy explained that she included local wildlife, plant life, and an Indian family in her design. She noted that she would ensure that the depiction of the Indian family were accurate and not misrepresented. Chairperson Boren suggested a few adjustments to the Indian family. Commissioner Hough did like the idea of the natural landscape and the local wildlife but suggested not including the Indian theme as it might become too consuming. Commissioner Hough commented that both proposals were excellent but preferred Mr. Alonso’s proposal as Ms. Ecsedy’s had too many ideas and details for this project. She did like the continuity and colors but it was too busy. Commissioner Miller moved to select artist Juan-Manuel Alonso to paint his proposed design on the traffic signal cabinets located on the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Darby and carried 3-0-1 with Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE, Boren voting NO, with Bussing ABSENT. Art in Public Places Minutes March 9, 2016 4 B. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR EXHIBITION IN THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY GALLERY FOR THE 2016/2017 SEASON Ms. Glickman reported that staff received 16 proposals for exhibition in the Palm Desert Community Gallery for the 2016/2017 season. There are four available shows to be filled. The following artists submitted proposals. Angela Romero, Art on the Edge, Cheryl Bookout, Eden Bebla, Johanna Woltil, Kim Uhlik, Joyce Kingman, Linda Richardi, Linda Wood Hanna, Regina Kirillov, Robert Bergazyn, Susan Smith Evans, and Dina Budginas. After much discussion, the Commission members concurred with the following exhibitions. Art on the Edge as a solo show; Robert Bergazyn and Dina Budginas as one show; Susan Smith Evans as a solo show, and Linda Hanna and Linda Richardi as one show. Commissioner Hough moved to accept Art on the Edge, Robert Bergazyn, Dina Budginas, Susan Smith Evans, Linda Hanna, and Linda Richardi as the artists who will exhibit in the Palm Desert Community Gallery for the 2016/2017 season. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried 4-0- 0 with Boren, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE, with Bussing ABSENT. C. CONSIDERATION OF ARTIST(S) TO BE INCLUDED IN CITY OF PALM DESERT’S ARTIST REGISTRY Artists Peter Mikulak and Stefanie Rocknak applied to be included in the City of Palm Desert’s Artist Registry. Commissioner Miller moved to accept artists Peter Mikulak and Stefanie Rocknak in the City of Palm Desert’s Artist Registry. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hough and carried 3-0-1 with Boren, Darby, and Hough voting AYE, Miller voting NO, with Bussing ABSENT. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 2016 (Continued from the meeting of February 10, 2016) Art in Public Places Minutes March 9, 2016 5 Commissioner Hough moved to approve the Minutes of January 13, 2016. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Darby and carried 4-0-0 with Boren, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE, with Bussing ABSENT. IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery The current show, Mandalas & Fragments has been well received. The upcoming exhibit will be the Student Art and Essay Contest. B. Docent Tours Docent tours have been steady. C. First Weekend The First Weekend featured event for March was the Wildflower Festival on Saturday, March 5 at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. On Sunday, March 6, UCR showed a film on LCD Soundsystem called Shut Up and Play the Hits that narrates the documentation of this shining performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy. UCR may show another film the First Weekend in May. D. Film Series Ms. Glickman reported that the film Calder – Sculptor of Air that screened on Thursday, February 18 went well. The film, Beyond These Walls: Building Community Through Public Art, and a short film of Murals within the Palm Springs Unified School District will screen on March 17. Speakers after the film will be Louisa Castrodale and Ryan Campbell. The final film for the season is A Model for Matisse and will screen on April 21. Art in Public Places Minutes March 9, 2016 6 E. All Coachella Valley Public Art Meeting Ms. Glickman reported that she heard from Cathedral City regarding the All Coachella Valley Public Art meeting and the date has been tentatively set for April 7. The meeting will be held at a gallery in Cathedral City. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF The Peace Memorial is currently being repaired by Rosa Lowinger & Associates. The marble and the concrete base under the marble is being replaced, and the lighting fixtures are being repaired. B. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Darby stated that she attended the La Quinta Arts Festival, and they did a beautiful job with the sculptures in the park. In her conversations with some of the sculptors, they noted that they had been invited to apply for the El Paseo Exhibition but she got the feeling they were under the impression they could only show for the La Quinta Arts Festival. Ms. Glickman stated that she will ensure that the call for artists is sent to the artists from the Festival. The applications for the 2016/2017 El Paseo Exhibition are due on March 28. Ms. Glickman is looking into CAFÉ (Call for Entries) which is an online application process. Artists are referring more to CAFÉ for artist opportunities. Chairperson Boren reported that the Heritage Festival will be held at the Coachella Valley Historical Museum on March 19. The Festival will include art exhibits, Second Bass Gospel Choir, Barnaby Finch, Jazzgrass from Idyllwild, Tyco Drummers, food vendors, craft vendors, etc. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:33 a.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Darby. Respectfully submitted, Debbie L. Thompson DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY