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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-20 Minutes Art In Public Places Commission CONVENE Commissioner Grochau called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2001. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ilene Broder, Joe Dickinson, Suzanne Greenberg, Kevin Grochau, Katherine Hough, and Denise Roberge Staff Present: Community Arts Manager Carolyn Miller, Catherine Walker, and Recording Secretary Debbie Thompson Members Absent: Janet Brody, Tim Bartlett, and Christine Pena Others Present: Councilmember Jean Benson, Sloane Halloran- Lewis, Sonia Campbell, Mark Stephenson, Kimberley Shannon, Scott Curtis, and Desiree Doerfler APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon Motion by Commissioner Greenberg, and second by Commissioner Hough, the Minutes of May 16, 2001, were approved by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATION None DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION 1. City Council approved request to readvertise and call for bids for the Peace Memorial renovations (Meeting of May 24, 2001). 2. City Council approved the agreement between the City of Palm Desert and the Palm Springs Desert Museum for “After the Dinosaurs: Ice Age Mammals” Exhibition (Meeting of June 14, 2001). Art In Public Places Commission Minutes June 20, 2001 6/20/01 2 NEW BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF DESIGN CONCEPT FOR RUTH CHRIS STEAK HOUSE – PRESENTATION BY DESIREE DOERFLER OF D-ZIGN INTERIOR PLANNING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INC. Ms. Doerfler presented a rendering of the Ruth Chris Steak House that features stained glass windows as the public art component. As the artist of the project, Ms. Doerfler presented two maquettes demonstrating two of the five patterns designed for the windows. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to accept the design concept for Ruth Chris Steak House. Motion carried with a 5-1-0 vote with Commissioner Roberge opposing and Commissioners Brody, Bartlett, and Pena absent. B. APPROVAL OF AIPP WEBSITE DESIGN – PRESENTATION BY SITEWIRE CORPORATION Following research and review of proposals from several companies, Sitewire Marketplace Solutions was selected because of their ability to provide both design and implementation of a website and were within the budget. Sitewire presented design and color concepts. The goal of the Art In Public Places website is to feature the art collection, installations, events, artists in the slide registry, and guidelines and procedures for the program. Upon question by Commissioner Roberge, Ms. Miller responded that the website has been in the budget for the last three years. It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Hough to approve the award of contract of $22,500.00 to Sitewire Corporation to design and implement the website. Motion carried unanimously. Art In Public Places Commission Minutes June 20, 2001 6/20/01 3 C. REVIEW OF ARTWORK FOR THE EL PASEO EXHIBITION 2002 Rose and Pierro Mussi who own Artworks Foundry in Berkeley, California, have offered the loan of twelve bronze sculptures by Peter Voulkos for display on El Paseo. The artwork would not be for sale and would be on loan for one year. Large signage with information about the artist would be placed on appropriate pads throughout the exhibition. Commissioner Hough stated that it would be quite a coup for the City of Palm Desert if the City could showcase Peter Voulkos as a solo exhibition. It was moved by Commissioner Roberge and seconded by Commissioner Broder to accept the artwork by Artist Peter Voulkos for the 2001/2002 exhibition, period of one year, and that the exhibit not include any other artist. Motion carried with a 5-1-0 vote with Commissioner Dickinson opposing and Commissioners Brody, Bartlett, and Pena absent. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF ARTWORK FOR DESERT AURORA MEDICAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 73-950 ALESSANDRO DRIVE (Continued from the meeting of May 16, 2001) It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to continue the review of artwork for Desert Aurora Medical Building located at 73-950 Alessandro Drive. Motion carried unanimously. B. REVIEW OF ARTWORK FOR THE NORWALK FURNITURE BUILDING LOCATED AT 73-495 HIGHWAY III (Continued from the meeting of May 16, 2001) It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Dickinson to continue the review of artwork for the Norwalk Furniture building located at 73-495 Highway III to a date uncertain. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS NONE Art In Public Places Commission Minutes June 20, 2001 6/20/01 4 PROJECT STATUS REPORTS 1. Peace Memorial Ms. Miller stated that bids for the landscape for the Peace Memorial would be opened today. 2. Desert Dessert Ms. Miller stated that renovation of Desert Dessert would begin soon. The landscape has been reworked to minimize future water damaged to the artwork. 3. Desert Sports Center No report. 4. Monterey Median The Monterey Median project will go to Council on July 19 for final approval. 5. Westfield Shoppingtown Palm Desert No report. 6. El Paseo Exhibition See New Business, Item C. 7. Website See New Business, Item B. 8. Fred Waring Corridor No report. 9. Amphitheater No report. 10. Atrium No report. Art In Public Places Commission Minutes June 20, 2001 6/20/01 5 11. Legends Field The dedication on June 2, of the plaques for the seven female baseball players was successful. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REMARKS 1. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION – Joe Dickinson No report. 2. CIVIC ARTS COMMITTEE – Sloane Halloran-Lewis * Upcoming Thursday night concert/movie schedule: Side Street Strutters concert on June 21 and the movie Stuart Little on June 28. * Recapped discussions from the retreat. * The item for the Palm Desert International Piano Competition was continued until July. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION – Sonia Campbell * The Ruth Chris Steak House building was approved. Commissioner Grochau thanked Ms. Walker for the website work and research. STAFF REPORTS AND REMARKS Commissioner Hough invited the Commissioners to the Navajo Exhibition on June 29. The Palm Springs Desert Museum is starting its dollar days on July 1 for a campaign regarding electricity conservation. Ms. Miller stated that the field trip to Pasadena may be postponed until September or October. Art In Public Places Commission Minutes June 20, 2001 6/20/01 6 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Commissioner Grochau adjourned the meeting at 10:24 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Debbie L. Thompson DEBBIE L. THOMPSON RECORDING SECRETARY