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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-20 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 21, 2003 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dickinson convened the meeting at 8:32 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Joe Dickinson, Chairman Katherine Hough Janet Brody Norma Bussing Suzanne Greenberg Kevin Grochau Jana Koroczynsky Also Present: Mayor Jean Benson Robert Kohn, Director Special Programs Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Lauri Aylaian, Redevelopment Jeff Winklepleck, Planning Department Ryan Stendell, Planning Department III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk, Rachelle Klassen swore in new member Norma Bussing. Ryan Stendell from Planning introduced plans for a two-acre neighborhood pocket park that will be located on De Anza and San Carlos. There is approximately $6,000.00 for art. Mr. Twedt stated Proceed With Caution and Finders Keepers, which are currently in Minutes May 21, 2003 2 the Council Chamber, might be moved to the park. In addition, a mosaic feature may be incorporated in the art program. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on April 16, 2003. Upon Motion by Commissioner Grochau and second by Commissioner Brody, the Minutes of April 16, 2003, were approved unanimously. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION • Council approved the change of the membership requirements for the AIPP Commission from nine to seven members. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO ELECT A NEW CHAIR AND VICE- CHAIR FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION Mr. Twedt suggested that Chairman Dickinson remain Chairman through December 2004. It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to nominate Commissioner Koroczynsky as Vice Chairman. Motion carried unanimously. B. CONSIDERATION TO IMPLEMENT A BI-ANNUAL AWARD FOR PUBLIC ARTWORK COMMISSIONED OR PURCHASED THROUGH THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Ms. Schwartz explained the process of a bi-annual award program. The goal for this particular award is to get developers excited about the AIPP program, encourage them to invest in the program, and bring a higher profile to the AIPP collection. Staff would identify the artworks that had been installed during the past two calendar years and Minutes May 21, 2003 3 present them to the AIPP Commission for review at the January meeting. Once the Commission selects the most outstanding artwork, the artist and the developer will be recognized in the BrightSide newsletter and with an award that will be presented at a City Council meeting. Mayor Benson mentioned that the City has had other award programs in the past that eventually dissolved due to lack of interest. She also suggested combining the art award program with the architectural award. It was moved by Commissioner Grochau and seconded by Commissioner Brody to have staff consider and work with other Commissions in developing a Citywide specific award program. Motion carried unanimously. C. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED “CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC ART DEACCESSIONING POLICY” AND THE “CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC ART RELOCATION POLICY” Mr. Twedt explained that this policy is being considered due to the need to move the Washington School fence and a potential need to move “Midnight at the Oasis” at Desert Crossings. Ms. Schwartz reviewed the policies and explained that they lay out the process that needs to be followed in order to relocate or deaccession a work of public art. It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to accept the proposal by the City of Palm Desert for the “City of Palm Desert Public Art Deaccessioning Policy” and “Art Relocation Policy”. Motion carried unanimously. D. CONSIDERATION OF ARTISTS FOR EXHIBITIONS IN THE NORTH WING GALLERY FOR THE 2003/2004 SEASON Ms. Schwartz reported that she received nine proposals from artists to exhibit in the North Wing Gallery during the 2003/2004 season. There are three separate shows that need to be filled. She showed slides of artists Gerald Trostler, Bijan Masoumpanah, Chris Kocek, Marylene Proner, Judy Nemer Sklar, Claudio Alejos, BJ Mitchell, Kathleen Wade, and Anja Maki. Minutes May 21, 2003 4 It was moved by Commissioner Grochau and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to have a group show of photographers Gerald Trostler, Bijan Masoumpanah, and Chris Kocek’s work, a solo show of BJ Mitchell’s work, and delay scheduling a third show until new proposals are solicited. Motion carried unanimously. E. CONSIDERATION TO SELECT ARTISTS FOR THE SECOND SCULPTURE ON THE FRED WARING CORRIDOR Mr. Twedt stated that after reviewing approximately 200 artists in the Artist Slide Registry he selected 16 who he felt would be appropriate to consider for the project. The following artists were reviewed. John Van Alstine, Buster Simpson, Bruce Niemi, Anita Klaz, Jon Krawczyk, Alan Sonfist, Michael Watling, John Young, Joe Fay, Wendy Klemperer, Steve Rieman, Mags Harris and Lajos Heder, Woods Davy, Marlo Bartels, Bryan Tedrick, and Donna Billick. Ms. Aylaian shared her thoughts regarding the art for the corridor. The artwork should represent the theme of Baja, California. She encouraged staying away from southwest Native American or coyote themed work and look for organic shapes. She suggested that RFPs be sent to artists Marlo Bartels, Donna Billick, Alan Sonfist, Woods Davy, and Bruce Niemi. It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Bussing that artists Bruce Niemi, Michael Watling, Wendy Klemperer, Steve Rieman, Marlo Bartels, Donna Billick, and Woods Davy be contacted and given RFPs for the project. The request should include the importance of the consideration of the Baja, California theme and a timeline for the project. Motion carried unanimously. F. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT AN ART PHILOSOPHY AND VISION OF THE AIPP COMMISSION It was moved by Commissioner Koroczynsky and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to continue the Consideration to Adopt an Art Philosophy and Vision of the AIPP Commission to the meeting of June 18, 2003. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes May 21, 2003 5 G. CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR AN ENTRANCE WAY SIGN AT FRED WARING DRIVE AND WASHINGTON STREET After discussion, it was the concurrence of the Commission to consider Allen Root, Michael Watling, and Steve Rieman to submit RFPs for an entrance sign at Fred Waring and Washington. Mayor Benson mentioned that the signage subcommittee recommended keeping the entrance sign in the realm of natural materials, stone, metal, or a combination of them. H. CONSIDERATION OF ARTISTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ARTIST SLIDE REGISTRY – PRESENTATION BY RICHARD TWEDT The following artists were reviewed to be included in the Artist Slide Registry: John Val Alstine, Squire Broel, John Raimondi, Carole Feuerman, Markian Olynyk, Ione Citrin, Betty Gold, Elizabeth Goshorn Gierobky, Larry Meeks, and Dale Dach. It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Brody to include artists John Val Alstine, John Raimondi, Markian Olynyk, Betty Gold, Elizabeth Goshorn, and Dale Dosh to the Artist Slide Registry. Motion carried with a 5-0-1 vote with Commissioner Koroczynsky abstaining. I. REVIEW OF ARTISTS CURRENTLY IN THE CITY’S ARTIST SLIDE REGISTRY FOR RETENTION OR ELIMINATION OF THE ARTIST FROM REGISTRY The following artists (sculptors non-representational) were reviewed: Kenneth Capps, Cosimo Cavallaro, John Chamberlain, Lia Di Leo, Michael Davis, Robert Ellison, Rob Fisher, Ann Gardiner, Brian Goggin, and Barbara Grygutis. It was moved by Commissioner Koroczynksy and seconded by Commissioner Grochau to retain artists Kenneth Capps, John Chamberlain, Michael Davis, Robert Ellison, Ann Gardiner, Brian Goggin, and Barbara Grygutis in the Artist Slide Registry. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes May 21, 2003 6 The following artist (sculptors representational) were reviewed: Chris Fennell, Herb Goldman, Ralph Helmick, Alex Katz, John Kennedy, Peter Mangan, Lyubov Muravyeva, Claes Oldenburg/Coosje Van Bruggen, and Tom Otterness. It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Bussing to retain artists Ralph Helmick, John Kennedy, Peter Mangen, and Tom Otterness in the Artist Slide Registry. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ENTRY GATES AS ARTWORK AT 72-415 PARKVIEW DRIVE (Continued from the meetings of February 19, and April 16, 2003) It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Grochau to deny the request of the entry gates at 72-415 Parkview Drive as artwork based upon the lack of artistic merit. Motion carried unanimously. IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS 1. Westfield Shoppingtown Palm Desert Westfield Shoppingtown owes the City $46,000.00 in fees that have not been paid. 2. North Wing Gallery See New Business, Item D. 3. Website A new section for the North Wing Gallery has been added to AIPP’s website where all exhibitions will be included. Minutes May 21, 2003 7 XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Mr. Twedt reminded the Commissioners that the dedication for the Jon Seeman sculpture at ARCO Station at Cook and Gerald Ford will be held on Friday, May 23 at 1:30. The City of Palm Desert selected its Public Art program as its entry to the League of California Cities Helen Putnum Award for programs of excellence. The AIPP CDs and maps have been sent out to museums, galleries, artists, and art organizations. Mr. Twedt reported that renovation of Washington Charter School would begin summer 2004. The fence needs to be relocated within the City limits. Will Nettleship met with Mr. Twedt to try to revive the art project for the Monterey/I-10 median. Mr. Twedt will contact Mr. Nettleship to let him know that the City will not be pursuing this project in the near future. The opening reception for the Palm Desert Employee Art Show is June 10 at 5:30. Ms. Schwartz stated that the Commissioners would be sent a CD with a voting sheet of artists for the Slide Registry prior to the meetings for review. The artists will be voted on at the July 18 meeting. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS • COMMISSION REPORTS None • LIAISON REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION – Sonia Campbell No report. Minutes May 21, 2003 8 XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Dickinson adjourned the meeting at 11:37 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Debbie L. Thompson DEBBIE L. THOMPSON RECORDING SECRETARY