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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-20 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dickinson convened the meeting at 8:34 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Joe Dickinson, Chairman Janet Brody Suzanne Greenberg Kevin Grochau Katherine Hough Jana Koroczynsky Denise Roberge Also Present: Sheila Gilligan, Assistant City Manager Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission Liaison Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Bill Ware, Artist Bill Carver, Developer Sean So, Orr Studios Lauri Aylaian, Redevelopment Agency George Sicre, H S A Design Group Gordon Huether, Artist (Fred Waring Corridor) Steve Jensen, Artist (Fred Waring Corridor) III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bill Ware, 73-891 Masson Street, Palm Desert – Mr. Ware stated he had concerns about the art program’s guidelines and Minutes November 20, 2002 2 ordinances. He stated that the guidelines and ordinances state that a painting inside of a building could be considered public art. He added that due to the way the rules are set up there is a safeguard with the City Council and if Council doesn’t like it they could deny it. His concern is that regulations are set up at all. He suggested to removing them because it is inconsiderate to artists. Mr. Ware stated that he presented a sculpture to which the Commission approved. Because the developer had the guidelines the developer changed his mind to incorporate paintings as the public art for the lobby. Those paintings were approved by the Commission but were denied by Council. Mr. Ware stated he was concerned with the words “publicly accessible” because it can mean a lot of things. Mr. Ware stated he is just asking that the policies be made clear. Councilmember Benson stated that when the subject was brought up on the City Council agenda and they asked why the Commission approved it, she said that the windows at Ruth’s Chris Steak House had been approved. She told Council that the Commission did not think there was much difference between the paintings in the lobby and the windows at Ruth’s Chris’s. Councilman Crites stated that one could see Ruth’s Chris’s windows from the outside, which is public art and the Ordinance states it has to be in public view. Councilmember Benson stated that the Ordinance will be reviewed regarding changes. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on September 18, 2002 and the Special Meeting of October 16, 2002. Upon Motion by Commissioner Hough and second by Commissioner Brody, the Minutes of September 18, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 16, 2002 were approved by unanimous vote. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION * Council approved Request for Authorization to Commission Artists’ Proposals for the Fred Waring Corridor Project. (City Council meeting of September 26, 2002) Minutes November 20, 2002 3 * Council approved Request for Approval of Sculpture Entitled AB OVO in the 2003/04 El Paseo Exhibition. (City Council meeting of October 10, 2002) * Council approved Request for Approval of the Commissioning of Artist for the Property Located at 72- 960 and 72-980 Fred Waring Drive (Homme Property, Applicant). (City Council meeting of October 10, 2002) VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION OF CITY’S CURRENT ENTRY SIGNAGE It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Grochau to continue the Discussion of City’s Current Entry Signage to the meeting of January 15, 2003. Motion carried unanimously. B. REQUEST FOR 1) FINAL APPROVAL OF ARTWORK AT CORNERSTONE PLAZA LOCATED AT 74-000 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE FOR ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMPLIANCE; 2) REFUND OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,644.28 – APPLICANT, MIKE HOMME It was moved by Commissioner Koroczynsky and seconded by Commissioner Brody to accept the request for final approval of artwork at Cornerstone Plaza located at 74- 000 Country Club Drive for the art in public places compliance and refund of art in public places funds in the amount of $10,644.28. Motion carried unanimously. C. DISCUSSION OF GUIDELINES/ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ARTWORK BEING PLACED IN PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS (Art in Public Places Guidelines, B. Developer Options, Section 1. Artwork on Site; and Ordinance 673, 4.10.70(d), 4.10.8(b) and (e) Chairman Dickinson referred to the information included in the agenda packet regarding the guidelines/ordinances pertaining to artwork being placed in publicly accessible locations. Mr. Twedt stated that the guidelines for the Minutes November 20, 2002 4 developers states under B. Developer Options, Section 1. Artwork on Site that “Artworks must be located in publicly accessible locations that are open at all times or during normal business hours.” Because normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday it indicates to developers it fulfills the art in public places requirements. C. Private Placement, On-Site states “Inside of the structure, in a public space or lobby, provided such public space or lobby is open and freely available to the general public at all times or during normal business hours”. Mr. Twedt stated that those are the two references regarding inside private developments to which the vernacular needs to be changed by this Commission. Mrs. Gilligan stated that Council agreed that the Commission did exactly what it should have done. The Commission reviewed art to be located outside, the developer changed it, and it was reviewed again. The Commission then reviewed art that was to be placed in the hotel lobby and approved it in accordance with the guidelines/ordinances. At that point, Council did not like it or want it in the lobby of a hotel. Council directed it to be changed. Staff will revise the wording with the Commission’s input and have it at the January meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Grochau and seconded by Commissioner Hough to have staff revise the Guidelines/Ordinance pertaining to artwork being placed in publicly owned locations that reflects the intent of the Council and this Commission. Motion carried unanimously. D. DISCUSSION OF LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT AT ENTRY SIGNAGE ENTERING PALM DESERT FROM RANCHO MIRAGE It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Koroczynsky to request that the entry signage area entering Palm Desert from Rancho Mirage be well landscaped with cactus and low maintenance vegetation and that it be taken to the Landscape Committee for review, prioritization, and direction be taken. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE Minutes November 20, 2002 5 IX. OLD BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSALS FOR FRED WARING CORRIDOR PROJECT – PRESENTATION BY ARTISTS ILAN AVERBUCH, GORDON HUETHER, AND STEVE JENSEN Mr. Jensen presented two eight foot dancing figures made of carved wood cast in bronze for the Fred Waring corridor. After discussion it was the consensus of the Commission to keep the two figures together on the avenue. Mr. Twedt presented the artwork proposed by Ilan Averbuch for the Fred Waring Corridor. Mr. Averbuch proposed a horse head as an archway for the dominant walkway made up of stone and wood set on concrete. Mr. Huether presented his proposed artwork for the Fred Waring Corridor. He proposed a “cactus garden” of approximately 50 steel cacti that arrange from six to eight feet. Upon question by Commission Roberge, Mr. Twedt explained that George Sicre and Lauri Aylaian gave the artists three priority sites (Fred Waring and Primrose, Florine and Fred Waring, Portola and Fred Waring) to be considered in their proposals. Commissioner Roberge stated that the art at Primrose and Fred Waring needs to be very complimentary. Commissioner Roberge stated that it is an important area and the street is becoming a great thorough way and we do have the money to do two killer sculptures there. Upon question by Commissioner Roberge, Mr. Twedt stated that the budget for the project was $50,000.00. She added that she wished that the Commission had the chance to have a discussion due to the importance of the site. She doesn’t think we can get that look for that budget. It would not be good to install a few cacti there. It was clarified that there will be 50 individual cacti. There was discussion to include a variety of desert landscape in the area of the artwork. It was suggested to keep the same species of landscape as the as the species of the sculpture. There was a concern that because the corridor is an important part of the art program it should have had a larger budget. It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to accept artists Steve Jensen and Minutes November 20, 2002 6 Gordon Huether’s proposed artwork for the Fred Waring Corridor keeping the landscape in consideration. Motion carried with a 07-01-01 vote with Commissioner Roberge opposing and Commissioner Grochau abstaining. B. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED ARTWORK FOR THE DESERT GATEWAY PROJECT – PRESENTATION BY ORR STUDIOS Mr. So stated that he is working with Mr. Carver on artwork for the Desert Gateway project. C. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED ARTWORK FOR SIGNAGE AT THE CORNER OF FRED WARING AND WASHINGTON – PRESENTATION BY ORR STUDIOS Mr. So stated that he made changes to the planter per last meeting’s discussion. The new design has been raised up from the ground and everything is self contained within the base. The bottom base is stone with a vertical setback added in the center. The 13/15 inch letters are brushed stainless steel and set out from the surface. Mr. Twedt stated that Desert Breezes wants to maintain the corner and landscaping to ensure it is congruous with the north corner. It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Hough to approve the revised concept of artwork for the signage at the corner of Fred Waring and Washington. Motion carried unanimously. D. PRESENTATION OF ARTWORK FOR SITE #1 (GOAT PAIR) BY ARTIST PETER WOYTUK FOR 2003 EL PASEO EXHIBITION – PRESENTATION BY RICHARD TWEDT Mr. Twedt explained that due to maneuvering some of the art pieces for the 2003 El Paseo Exhibition Site #1 became available for an additional piece of artwork. Mr. Twedt proposed “Goat Pair” by Peter Woytuk for Site #1. It was moved by Commissioner Brody and seconded by Commissioner Hough to accept artwork “Goat Pair” by artist Peter Woytuk for Site #1 for the 2003 El Paseo Exhibition. Motion carried unanimously. X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS Minutes November 20, 2002 7 1. Westfield Shoppingtown Palm Desert It was the consensus of the Commission to recommend to not save the artwork currently at Westfield Shoppingtown Palm Desert after the remodeling of the mall. 2. Website Mr. Twedt reported that the front page of the art’s website will be revised with animation that he requested to have completed and will also be easier to navigate. Eighteen pieces of the collection will be rotated about every six months. The North Wing Gallery shows and El Paseo Exhibitions will be archived. . 3. North Wing Gallery Sunny Patton’s work will be displayed December 5, 2002 through January 30, 2003. 4. Brochure/map mockup The final proof has been reviewed and will go to print. 5. Maintenance of Palm Desert’s Art Collection Mr. Twedt received the proposal for the maintenance of the art collection. Because the proposal was over budget, Mr. Twedt will analyze it and decide how to proceed. 6. Visiting Artists Lecture Series Terry Allen will give a performance, a reading, and talk on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Desert Museum. UPDATE FOR MASTER PLAN PRIORITY SITES (The following items are for information only. No action is being sought nor will it be taken as a result of these reports.) Northwest corner of Fred Waring and Washington Entrada Del Paseo Northeast corner of Fred Waring and San Pablo (Civic Center Entry) Minutes November 20, 2002 8 Northeast corner of Monterey and Fred Waring (COD/McCallum) Monterey and I-10 Cook and I-10 Washington and I-10 XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Mr. Twedt reported that the City’s art collection would be in the 100th Anniversary issue of Artnews. He is working on a full page ad for PS Life for the El Paseo Exhibition. That same ad will run in Angeleno, Los Angeles Publication, Southern California Living, and Gentry as well as Art In America’s January issue. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS • COMMISSION REQUEST FOR ACTION None • COMMISSION REPORTS None • LIAISON REPORTS 1. CIVIC ARTS COMMITTEE – Sloane Halloran-Lewis No report. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION – Sonia Campbell No report. XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Debbie L. Thompson Recording Secretary