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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-18 AIPP Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, September 18, 2018 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Miller convened the meeting at 9:02 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Carol Adney Maureen Boren Donna Jean Darby Sonia Campbell (excused) Katherine Hough Lesley Miller Also Present Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Susan Marie Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Liz Hauer, Guest Susan Myrland, Guest Ken Green, Guest Tim Shockley, Artist Jacqueline Scibona, Artist III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on June 20, 2018. Commissioner Hough moved to continue the Minutes of June 20, 2018. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Darby and carried 4-0-0 with Adney, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE, with Boren and Campbell ABSENT. Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2018 2 V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION – Mayor Pro Tem Susan Marie Weber Mayor Pro Tem Weber reported that at its meeting of August 23, 2018, the City Council approved the two locations at the Aquatic Center allowing artists to paint murals (temporary project). B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT – Lindsay Holt No report. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT – John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that the following items were approved by the Architectural Review Commission. A façade enhancement for the Jensen’s center (located on Highway 111 and Larkspur); a cultivation facility (Panther Buds) on Joni Drive and Cook Street; and final improvements for Lulu Lemon. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING FOR THE FRESCO EXCHANGE MURAL PROJECT Ms. Glickman reported that staff had to move forward with the funding of the Fresco Exchange mural project due to the Art in Public Places Commission meetings being cancelled; therefore, this item is for information only – no vote will be taken. Ms. Glickman stated that staff was approached by a group of artists from Columbia who were on a mural tour and interested in painting murals in Palm Desert. She presented two sites at the Aquatic Center where the murals will be painted. One design will be on the exterior west wall of the Aquatic Center that faces the park (Concession Stand) and the other will be on the cover for the surge. Once those Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2018 3 murals fade/deteriorate the sites will be used as permanent mural locations. Staff does not yet have actual design proposals but the artists are working on them. The artists will be in town for approximately five days in October and will have an opportunity to interact with the community. Ms. Glickman will provide copies of the proposal to the Commissioners once she has them. The cost for the two murals is $12,500.00. B. CONSIDERATION OF PLACEMENT AND FUNDING FOR MURAL PROPOSAL BY JACQUELINE SCIBONA Ms. Glickman introduced Jacqueline Scibona who is a member of the City’s Youth Committee. Ms. Scibona approached staff about her desire to paint a mural in Palm Desert. Staff and Ms. Scibona researched locations in the Civic Center Park and considered the back of the amphitheater wall. Ms. Scibona presented her design of a cabin in the woods for placement in the Civic Center Park. She would paint the design on a light type of wood (plywood) and mount it to the south wall of the amphitheater. The design would be split using two panels and one will be placed on each wall. Ms. Scibona is asking for $500.00 from the City for materials. A plaque would be included with the mural that explains the artwork. Staff is anticipating that the mural will last between six to twelve months. After much discussion, it was the concurrence of the Commission to support the project in the amount of $400. The City will pay for the installation of the two panels. The Commission concurred that the project supports the educational endeavor and learning the governmental experience. Commissioner Darby moved to approve the funding in the amount of $400.00 for placement of a mural proposed by Jacqueline Scibona. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Adney and carried 4-0-0 with Adney, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE with Commissioners Boren and Campbell ABSENT. Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2018 4 C. SELECT A THEME AND TITLE FOR THE 2019 STUDENT ART AND ESSAY CONTEST After much discussion, the Commission selected A Special Memory as the theme and title for the 2019 Student Art and Essay Contest. Commissioner Hough moved A Special Memory as the theme and title for the 2019 Student Art and Essay Contest. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Darby and carried 4-0- 0 with Adney, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE with Commissioners Boren and Campbell ABSENT. D. APPROVE THE ART ENHANCEMENT GRANTING PROGRAM Ms. Glickman stated that she asked for $25,000 from the FY 18/19 Public Art budget for an art enhancement program for the downtown corridor, which includes San Pablo Avenue and Highway 111. She stated that she has received many proposals for murals for which there was not over the years. A granting program would allow artists to apply for funds in the amount of $2,500 to 10,000. The artists would have to get approval from the building owner to place a work of art on the building, the artwork would need to be guaranteed for one year, and maintain it. She referred to the staff report that included the program’s timeline. Staff would receive the proposals, present them to the Art in Public Places Commission, and ask for final approval from the City Council. Commissioner Darby moved to approve the Art Enhancement Granting Program. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried 4-0-0 with Adney, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE with Commissioners Boren and Campbell ABSENT. Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2018 5 VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF ARTIST(S) TO BE INCLUDED IN CITY OF PALM DESERT’S ARTIST REGISTRY The following artists applied to be included in the City of Palm Desert’s Artist Registry. Marcus Tracey and Amos Robinson. Commissioner Adney moved to approve artists Marcus Tracey and Amos Robinson into the City of Palm Desert’s Artist Registry. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hough and carried 4-0-0 with Adney, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE with Commissioners Boren and Campbell ABSENT. B. CONSIDER AND POTENTIALLY SELECT A SCULPTURE FROM THE 2017/2018 EL PASEO EXHIBITION FOR PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR INCLUSION IN ITS PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION Ms. Glickman stated that at its June 20, 2018 meeting, the Commission had asked staff to research locations for two of the sculptures that they chose from the 2017/2018 El Paseo Exhibition (Taming the Wild West II by Tim Shockley $15,000 and Spider Totem by Stephen Fairfield $22,000). Staff located the northwest corner of Portola Avenue and Haystack Road to be a good location for Taming the Wild West II. A pad will be poured to accommodate the sculpture. Staff determined that Spider Totem would be fitting at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. After much discussion the Commission chose Taming the Wild West II for placement at Portola Avenue and Haystack Road. Commissioner Darby moved to purchase Taming the Wild West II by Tim Shockley in the amount of $15,000 from the 2017/2018 El Paseo Exhibition for placement on the northwest corner of Portola Avenue and Haystack Road. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Adney and carried 4- 0-0 with Adney, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE with Commissioners Boren and Campbell ABSENT. Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2018 6 IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Glickman stated that there was a gallery opening (Lights & Shadows) on September 17 and the show was well received. B. Docent Tours Ms. Glickman stated that she received three applications from people interested in becoming docents but at this time she is not going to proceed with new docents. She is going to review the docent program and reconsider the private tours as we have a low amount of docents and are not always able to fill tour requests. Ms. Thompson stated that there are several private tours scheduled. C. First Weekend Ms. Glickman stated that First Weekend events are in full swing. STREET is November 2 at Westfield Palm Desert and the Holiday Event is December 7 at the Gardens on El Paseo. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Mayor Pro Tem Weber stated that artist Ron Backer is no longer painting and is selling his artwork. Mr. Baker is a local artist who exhibited his paintings in the gallery. She found one of his paintings of El Paseo at the Historical Society and is interested in the City purchasing it. Public art funds would not be used to purchase the painting, but she sought feedback from the Commission. It was the concurrence of the Commission to support the purchase of Ron Backer’s painting of El Paseo. Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2018 7 Ms. Glickman stated that due to time restraints she will show the Year in Review at a future meeting. B. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Hough stated that Gerald Clarke Jr. installed a major sculpture at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Darby shared an article from Westways that included Hotel Paseo and Dreamer that is in the Civic Center Park. XII. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairperson Miller adjourned the meeting at 10:28 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Debbie L. Thompson _______________________________________________ DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY