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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-17 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 17, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Bartlett convened the meeting at 8:32 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Tim Bartlett, Chairman Kevin Grochau Ilene Broder Katherine Hough Janet Brody Joe Dickinson Suzanne Greenberg Jana Koroczynsky Denise Roberge Also Present: Sheila Gilligan, Assistant City Manager Mayor Pro Tem Jean Benson Bob Kohn, Contract Administrator Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager Catherine Walker, Project Coordinator Sloane Halloran-Lewis, Civic Arts Liaison Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission Liaison Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary John Nagus, El Paseo Currator Michael Homme, Homme Property John Sliver, World Development Bill Ware, Artist III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None Minutes July 17, 2002 2 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on May 15, 2002. Upon Motion by Commissioner Brody and second by Commissioner Dickinson, the Minutes of May 17, 2002 were approved by unanimous vote with Commissioners Grochau and Hough absent. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION * Council approved the request for authorization to disburse Art In Public Places (AIPP) funds for Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Property located at 74-740 Highway III. (Meeting of May 9, 2002) * Council approved the request for authorization to disburse Art In Public Places Funds for Compliance with Placement of Art at 73-733 Fred Waring Drive to Suresh Shah, Applicant, in the amount of $10,234.42. (Meeting of June 13, 2002) * Council approved the request by Homme Property to commission Artist Allen Root to create an artwork for the property located at 74-000 Country Club Drive. (Meeting of June 13, 2002) * Council approved the request to commission Artist Roger Hopkins to create an artwork for the property located at 74- 401 Hovley Lane East (Canterra Homes/Whiteco Residential, Applicant). (Meeting of June 13, 2002) VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF AIPP BUDGET – PRESENTATION BY BOB KOHN – DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS Mr. Kohn referred to the budget that was included in the agenda packets. Commissioner Roberge commented as to how easy the spreadsheet was to read and understand. Minutes July 17, 2002 3 Upon question by Commissioner Roberge, Mr. Twedt replied that the budget for the Haystack Park was a carryover and the $300,000.00 for the I-10 projects was from the Commission’s priority list that had been approved by the Commission. There was also a large sum of money set aside for signage to which he distributed to the City’s entrance sites. The Entrada Del Paseo project is an RDA project by the City, which is currently on hold. The Freedom Park is the new public park that will be on Country Club and Oasis, which might be an alternative site for the Freedom Memorial. Upon question by Commissioner Roberge, Mr. Twedt responded that the money for Monterey, Cook, Washington, and Haystack is available to spend. Commissioner Roberge clarified that these are open funds that the Commission needs to address to get these projects started and if the Commission decides not to do them, the money goes back into the AIPP fund. Mr. Twedt replied that the Commission already voted those sites as the priority sites for major art. Commissioner Roberge stated those were not on AIPP’s list of top priorities. Ms. Walker explained that those were the seven priorities that had been approved by AIPP and City Council. Mr. Twedt informed the Commission that the City wants to promote bus shelters as unique, one of a kind art objects and a national competition for a Call for Artist to do unique, bus shelter treatments will take place. There will be one bus shelter on Dinah Shore and two on Monterey. Mr. Twedt contacted Dennis Adams who is a NY sculptor who is interested in creating a bus shelter for the City. Being that he is expensive, Mr. Twedt asked Mr. Adams if he could do something for $100,000.00 to which that might be possible. There was discussion regarding new projects and how those items get on the list. Chairman Bartlett explained that since the Commission meets every other month, staff still has to continue with the operations of new projects. Mrs. Gilligan explained that if there are projects that need to be addressed where the Commission needs to be involved, a special meeting could be called. There was discussion regarding the purpose of this Commission. The Commissioners expressed that they feel totally unaware of what is happening with the Art In Public Places program, decisions are being made without the Commissioners’ consent, items do not come before the Minutes July 17, 2002 4 Commission, and there is no communication in the off months. Commissioner Brody stated that the Commission spent a lot of time writing and revising the Guidelines and By-laws, which states that the AIPP Commission should be advised of discussions by developers. Mrs. Gilligan stated that staff feels the Guidelines and By-laws are being followed and are doing what the Council and City Manager direct. This is an advisory board and everything must be approved by the City Council. Each meeting has been spent discussing policies, procedures, and the budget and the Commission is not being productive. A comment was made that it was presumptuous that Mr. Twedt had solicited an artist for the bus shelter project near Monterey and I-10 without consulting the Commission first. Mrs. Gilligan stated that it is Mr. Twedt’s responsibility to make connections and approach possible artists for projects of such caliber before bringing it to the Commission first. If the artist is not interested, it would be a waste of the Commission’s time. Mayor Pro Tem Benson stated that it might be time to review the Commission and define its purpose. A few committees have been restructured and are now more effective. B. PRESENTATION OF ART PROJECT AT HAMPTON INN & SUITES LOCATED AT 74-900 GERALD FORD DRIVE – PRESENTATION BY BILL WARE Mr. Ware presented artwork for the Hampton Inn & Suites located at 74-900 Gerald Ford Drive. It was moved by Commissioner Dickinson and seconded by Commissioner Koroczynsky to accept the presentation by Artist Bill Ware for the art project at Hampton Inn & Suites located at 74-900 Gerald Ford Drive. Motion carried with a 06-01-00 vote with Commissioner Roberge opposing and with Commissioners Grochau and Hough absent. Minutes July 17, 2002 5 C. PRESENTATION OF ART PROJECT AT THE MILESTONE BUILDING LOCATED AT 72-960 AND 72-980 FRED WARING DRIVE – PRESENTATION BY MICHAEL HOMME It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Broder to continue the art project at the Milestone Building located at 72-960 and 72-980 Fred Waring Drive to the meeting of September 18, 2002. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Grochau and Hough absent. D. REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF THE CONCEPT OF VISITING ARTISTS LECTURE SERIES (IN COLLABORATION) WITH THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT MUSEUM) – PRESENTATION BY RICHARD TWEDT Mr. Twedt stated he inquired doing a partnership with the Palm Springs Desert Museum regarding a Visiting Artists Lecture Series. Mr. Twedt has been working with the staff at the Museum and he came up with the concept, “Artists Who Make Films”. The amount of $10,000.00 has been set aside for the series to which the costs will come from the operating budget. The proposed artists are Dennis Hopper, Yoko Ono, and Terry Allen with John Baldessari and Bruce Nauman as the alternates. The Museum will provide staff, facility, invitations, reception, and we will have access to their mailing list. The City of Palm Desert will have ample recognition as the official sponsors of this lecture series and will be advertised on the Museum’s website as well as the City’s art website. We will advertise in San Diego and Los Angeles as well. It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Koroczynsky to proceed with the endorsement of the lecture series at the Palm Springs Desert Museum including funding. Motion carried with a 06-01-00 vote with Commissioner Roberge opposing and with Commissioners Grochau and Hough absent. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY WORLD DEVELOPMENT FOR CONSOLIDATION OF FEES PAID INTO THE ART FUND FOR VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTS, IN EXCESS OF $50,000.00 – PRESENTATION BY WORLD DEVELOPMENT (Continued from the meeting of May 15, 2002) Minutes July 17, 2002 6 Mr. Silver stated that at the last meeting he had requested consideration of consolidating monies that World Development has paid into the fund from World Development’s various projects. He wanted to use those funds for a piece of art for the corporate office building. Ms. Walker stated that after researching what funds World Development had paid into the art fund, it totaled approximately $44,203.00 from the last five years. Edgehill Estates, The Grove Silver Canyon Lanes, the Grove Grand Canyon Lane, Village Court, Florida Avenue, Daisy Lane, Petunia Place, and Avenida Rosario are available. It was verified that the location of the piece is in front of the building behind Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse where one would have to drive into the driveway to view it (it is not visible in a high traffic area). There was discussion to not wanting to set a precedence to have this occur in the future. It was moved by Commissioner Roberge and seconded by Commissioner Brody to deny the request by World Development to consolidate fees paid into the art fund for various developments in excess of $50,000.00. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Grochau and Hough absent. IX. OLD BUSINESS A. UPDATE OF THE 2003 EL PASEO EXHIBITION – PRESENTATION BY JOHN NAGUS Mr. Nagus stated that he walked El Paseo and visited the galleries. He is working with artists who are connected with Palm Desert. He distributed packets of the proposed artwork for the 2003 El Paseo Exhibition. Those pieces are currently available for the Exhibition. He added that the galleries have been cooperative and great to work with. Mr. Nagus asked that the Commission review the packet and direct comments to Mr. Twedt. Mr. Nagus will present the Commissioner’s comments at the September meeting. Commissioner Brody complimented Mr. Nagus on his work and is pleased that the galleries on El Paseo are more cooperative than in the past. Mr. Nagus requested input no later than the 2nd or 3rd week in August so that information could be given to the Commissioners well in advance of the September meeting. Minutes July 17, 2002 7 B. REQUEST FOR 1) FINAL APPROVAL OF ARTWORK LOCATED AT 73-710, 73-712, AND 73-726 ALESSANDRO FOR ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMPLIANCE; 2) REFUND OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000.24 – APPLICANT, CARL VOCE It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to approve final approval of artwork located at 73-710, 73-712, and 73-726 Alessandro for Art in Public Places compliance and refund of Art in Public Places funds in the amount of $8,000.24 to Carl Voce, Applicant. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Grochau and Hough absent. X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS 1. Westfield Shoppingtown Palm Desert Mr. Twedt stated that Mr. Hokanson has decided to work with Art Consultant, Ann Thorne. 2. El Paseo Exhibition See Old Business, Item A. 3. Website Mr. Twedt met with Sitewire and has requested a redesign of the Website’s home page. He felt it was awkward, the navigation was awkward, and that 25 percent of the home page was background. Sitewire will provide estimates but it should be included in the maintenance contract. He wants to have an animation segment with three to four images that would evolve and 16 images would repeat while on the site. That will enable us to showcase more of the City’s art than just the Chihuly piece. The changes will also include the featured artist of the North Wing Gallery including an image of the current show and will be archived. There will be a section for the El Paseo Exhibition. The legends segment will include a section called Current Projects (i.e. Fred Waring Corridor). 4. Atrium No report. Minutes July 17, 2002 8 5. Legends Field Ms. Walker stated that the porcelain enamel panel of Don Drysdale will be installed mid September. 6. Desert Gateway/Bill Carver Mr. Carver is working with Orr Studios to do both signage and a water feature on the corner of Dinah Shore and Monterey. He is going to provide a sign for the City at that entrance. Staff has been working with him and has expressed the desire of the Commission to have major signage and an art component to that entrance to the City. Three designs will be presented at the September meeting. 7. Fred Waring Corridor Project Mr. Twedt has received many inquiries regarding the Fred Waring Corridor project. All proposals will be presented to the Commission in September. 8. Entrada Del Paseo No report. 9. North Wing Gallery Mr. Twedt stated that Mark Stephenson’s work is currently being displayed in the North Wing Gallery through mid October. Mr. Twedt has started the process of soliciting artists for the upcoming season. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Mr. Twedt reported that full page ads are being publicized in several magazines to promote Palm Desert’s art collection. Art In America publishes an annual guide to museums and galleries, which lists every artist and its gallery affiliation. The ad will also appear in the national publication Sculpture Magazine and an ad will be placed in ARTnews in its annual publication. Ads in national publications will be placed as well. The City’s public relations department is doing a series of three national ads promoting dining, golf, and shopping with a fourth being added for the art. The public relations Minutes July 17, 2002 9 department will pay for those expenses. Rack cards of the upcoming El Paseo Exhibition will be made and will reach the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. Mr. Twedt stated that he is working with Ms. Kneiding creating a fold out brochure that will include three maps of Palm Desert’s art collection, which is now in the design stages. Additional photographs will be taken of the collection so that the same images are not be used over and over again. Mayor Pro Tem Benson reported that the field trip to UCSD was worthwhile to see its collection. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS • COMMISSION REQUEST FOR ACTION None • COMMISSION REPORTS None • LIAISON REPORTS 1. CIVIC ARTS COMMITTEE – Sloane Halloran-Lewis * Announced upcoming concerts and movies. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION – Sonia Campbell No report. XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. Debbie L. Thompson Recording Secretary