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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-18 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 18, 2003 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dickinson convened the meeting at 8:37 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Joe Dickinson, Chairman Norma Bussing Janet Brody Kevin Grochau Suzanne Greenberg Katherine Hough Jana Koroczynsky Also Present: Mayor Jean Benson Robert Kohn, Director of Special Programs Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission liaison Alec Longmuir, BuschlenMowatt Fine Art Galleries Bill Ware, Artist Graeme Baxter, Painter Joyce Addiscott, Graemer Baxter Gallery III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE Minutes June 18, 2003 2 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on May 21, 2003. It was noted that under New Business, Item A, the vote to elect Commissioner Dickinson as Chairman was omitted from the minutes. Upon Motion by Commissioner Brody and second by Commissioner Greenberg to reappoint Commissioner Dickinson as Chairman through December 2004. Motion carried unanimously. Upon Motion by Commissioner Brody and second by Commissioner Greenberg, the Minutes of May 21, 2003, were approved as corrected with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION City Council approved the request to send RFPs to seven artists for the second piece of art for the Fred Waring Corridor. City Council approved the request to send RFPs to the three artists for the entrance signage at Fred Waring Drive and Washington Street. The item concerning the Consideration of Entry Gates as Artwork at 72-415 Parkview Drive was pulled from the June 12, 2003, City Council agenda and will return to AIPP for reconsideration. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Koroczynsky to add the following two items to the agenda with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. CONSIDERATION TO LOCATE THE PATRIOT SCULPTURE BY BRENDA JOHNSON IN FRONT OF THE PALM DESERT SHERIFF’S STATION Minutes June 18, 2003 3 CONSIDERATION TO COMMISSION A “PORTRAIT” OF DESERT WILLOW FROM PAINTER GRAEME BAXTER A. REQUEST FOR 1) FINAL APPROVAL FOR THE ARTWORK AT THE HAMPTON INN LOCATED AT 74-900 GERALD FORD DRIVE FOR ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMPLIANCE; 2) REFUND OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,095.06 – APPLICANT, DUTT HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. Upon question by Chairman Dickinson, Mr. Ware clarified that the refund of $22,095.06 was for the bird sculptures, not the fountain. It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Brody to approve the 1) final approval for the artwork at the Hampton Inn located at 74-900 Gerald Ford Drive for art in public places compliance; 2) refund of art in public places funds in the amount of $22,095.06. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. B. CONSIDERATION TO REPLACE THE “MARRIAGE TREE” BY DENNIS OPPENHEIM CURRENTLY IN THE EL PASEO EXHIBITION Mr. Twedt stated that due to the “Marriage Tree” by Dennis Oppenheim being sold, BuschlenMowatt Fine Art Galleries has suggested to replace it with the sculpture “Double Venus” by James Dine. “Double Venus” is approximately 5.5 feet tall and will be placed on a pedestal on pad #10. It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Hough to accept artwork “Double Venus” by James Dine to replace the “Marriage Tree” from the 2003 El Paseo Exhibition. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. C. CONSIDERATION OF ARTWORK FOR VENEZIA LOCATED AT 41-726 VIA AREGIO, PALM DESERT – ARTIST BILL WARE Mr. Ware stated that he met with the owner of Venezia and submitted drawings of egrets in flight for the gates for the project. There will be an 18” tall stone pedestal with two egrets approximately 5.5 feet tall standing on it. There will Minutes June 18, 2003 4 be two other gates, one with four egrets on it and three on the other. It was moved by Commissioner Koroczynksy and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to approve the consideration of artwork by artist Bill Ware for Venezia located at 41-726 Via Aregio, Palm Desert. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. D. CONSIDERATION TO RECOMMEND THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PURSUE GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY ON PUBLIC ART IN PALM DESERT Mr. Twedt stated that one of his goals as Public Arts Manager was to pursue grant funding for the production of a documentary of Palm Desert’s public art collection. He stated that he had talked to Rich Oliphant, who did the documentary for the 2003 El Paseo Exhibition and has a good deal of experience working with PBS, about working on the project. Mr. Twedt stated he would like to start with a pilot documentary about public art in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley that could be aired on PBS. Mr. Twedt stated that he has a list of 50 funding sources from which he could pursue grants for the project. Upon question by Commissioner Koroczynsky, Mr. Twedt stated that he has written grants. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Koroczynsky to approve to recommend that Council authorize staff to pursue grant funding of the production of a documentary on public art with Palm Desert’s programs as a major part. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. E. 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. Andrea Myklebust and Stanton Sears, Mary Bates Neubauer, Ed Benavente, Diane Bush, and Delos Van Earl. Minutes June 18, 2003 5 It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Koroczynsky to include artists Mary Bates Neubaur, Ed Benavente, Diane Bush, and Delos Van Earl to the Artist Slide Registry. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. F. REVIEW OF ARTISTS CURRENTLY IN THE CITY’S ARTIST SLIDE REGISTRY FOR RETENTION OR ELIMINATION OF THE ARTIST FROM REGISTRY – PRESENTATION BY RICHARD TWEDT The following artists (sculptors realistic) were reviewed to be retained or eliminated from the Artist Slide Registry. David Adickes, Marie Barbera, Mary Buckman, Max DeMoss, Sharon Loper, Alejandro de la Loza, George Lundeen, Dave McGary, Dave Putnam, Lisa Reinertson, Kenneth Ryden, Georg Schmerholz, John Henry Waddell, and Steven Weitzman. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Koroczynsky to retain artists Marie Barbera, Mary Buckman, George Lundeen, Lisa Reinertson, Kenneth Ryden, Georg Schmerholz, and John Henry Waddell in the Artist Slide Registry. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. The following artists (sculptors non representational) were reviewed to be retained or eliminated from the Artist Slide Registry. Jim Hirschfield/Sonja Ishi, Gordon Huether, Stan Huncilman, Robert Irwin, Steve Jensen, Jonathan Kirk, and Masatoyo Kishi. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Koroczynsky to retain artists Gordon Huether, Steve Jensen, and Masatoyo Kishi in the Artist Slide Registry. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. G. CONSIDERATION TO COMMISSION A PORTRAIT OF DESERT WILLOW FROM PAINTER GRAEME BAXTER Ms. Addiscott of Graeme Baxter Gallery stated that several months ago the Sister Cities Committee approached Mr. Baxter about commissioning a portrait of the Desert Willow golf course for the Desert Willow Clubhouse. The cost of the Minutes June 18, 2003 6 commission would be $70,500 and would include an original oil painting of 30” by 40”, 500 limited edition prints and they would donate a giclee the same size as the oil painting. Commissioner Brody asked how high this project was on the Commission’s list of priorities. Mayor Benson stated that due to the City’s inability to make major expenditures out of the general fund this year the project was referred to the AIPP Commission for purchase from AIPP funds. Commissioner Greenberg reminded the Commission of the issue regarding the Hampton Inn not being allowed to hang paintings in the lobby to fulfill their AIPP requirements. Ms. Campbell noted that after the Hampton Inn issue, the AIPP Guidelines had been revised to not allow paintings to be hung in a building. Mr. Twedt clarified that Council’s decision was that if it were a City owned placement of artwork inside a public facility (library, Desert Willow) would be acceptable. The revised guidelines state that private developers are obligated to place art outside. It was moved by Commissioner Koroczynsky and seconded by Commissioner Brody to reject consideration to commission a portrait of Desert Willow from painter Graeme Baxter with a 4–1–0 vote with Commissioner Hough opposing and Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. H. CONSIDERATION TO LOCATE THE “PATRIOT” SCULPTURE BY BRENDA JOHNSON IN FRONT OF THE PALM DESERT SHERIFF’S STATION Mr. Twedt stated that the Sheriff’s Department submitted a letter to him regarding placing one of the bighorn sheep sculptures at the Sheriff’s office. This is a program of the Bighorn Sheep Institute to bring attention to the bighorn sheep in the desert and to raise money for the Institute. One of the bighorn sheep sculptures has already been placed inside Rancho Mirage City Hall and approval to place one at the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Department office is being requested. No expenditures of AIPP funds will be required. It was moved by Commissioner Koroczynsky and seconded by Commissioner Brody to consider to locate the “Patriot” sculpture by Brenda Johnson at the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station. Motion carried unanimously with a 4-1-0 vote Commissioner Brody abstaining and Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. Minutes June 18, 2003 7 VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT AN ART PHILOSOPHY AND VISION OF THE AIPP COMMISSION (Continued from the meeting of May 21, 2003) Commissioner Koroczynsky did not want to continue the item. She stated that when the Commission members were asked to submit ideas for the Commission’s vision a couple of months ago, she submitted a proposal that included permanently placing artwork on El Paseo. Commissioner Koroczynsky circulated a proposal with her ideas about what the AIPP philosophy should be. Commissioner Brody asked Commissioner Hough what the vision is for the Palm Springs Desert Museum. Commissioner Hough stated that the goal for the public art for Palm Desert is to collect diverse work and make it available to the general public. She added that it is very hard to have a specific philosophy because it can vary depending on the project. Commissioner Koroczynsky stated that she feels the Commission’s acquisitioning process is a little backwards. She agrees with Commissioner Hough’s proposed AIPP philosophy; however, she does not feel that the AIPP commissioning process is being approached in a way in which to reach more qualified artist to bring quality art to Palm Desert. She would like RFPs to be sent to many artists, specifically those in the slide registry. The Commission would then review the received proposals, narrow them down, and send them to Council for review. This would allow Council to be more involved in the process. Commissioner Brody noted that this is the process that is currently established as standard procedure and has been used. Commissioner Brody commented that the current philosophy is so good that we are considering doing a documentary to show the world what a great art city we have grown to become. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Brody that the Art in Public Places program’s philosophy is, “to bring the greatest quality and diversity of art to the City of Palm Desert; to provide the greatest accessibility to the art for the public; and to advise the City Council in making art related decisions.” Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. Minutes June 18, 2003 8 IX. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ENTRY GATES AND BRICK FENCE LOCATED AT 72-415 PARKVIEW – PRESENTATION BY TIM BARTLETT It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to reject the entry gates and brick fence located at 72-415 Parkview due to it not being within the parameters of the Art In Public Places Guidelines. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bussing and Grochau absent. X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS 1. Westfield Shoppingtown Palm Desert No report. 2. North Wing Gallery Ms. Schwartz reported that she has taken images of the Palm Desert Employee Art Works show and posted them on the website, as she will do with all future shows. CBS “Eye on the Desert” did a short clip on the exhibition. Ms. Schwartz stated that as directed by the Commission, she has sent out RFPs requesting proposals from artists for the June 2004 exhibition. 3. Website See Project Status Reports, Item 2. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Mr. Twedt reported on upcoming art shows at galleries. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS • COMMISSION REPORTS None Minutes June 18, 2003 9 • LIAISON REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION – Sonia Campbell Ms. Campbell reported that at the meeting of June 17, the Planning Commission meeting Jiffy Lube on Fred Waring behind Toys R Us was approved. A housing project was approved on Shepherd Lane. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Dickinson adjourned the meeting at 10:12 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Debbie L. Thompson DEBBIE L. THOMPSON RECORDING SECRETARY