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Home My WebLink About2001-09-19 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Janet Brody, Chair Tim Bartlett Ilene Broder Joe Dickinson Kevin Grochau Suzanne Greenberg Katherine Hough Denise Roberge Also Present: Councilmember Jean Benson Carolyn Miller, Community Arts Manager Catherine Walker, Public Art Intern Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Sloane Halloran-Lewis, Civic Arts Liaison Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission Liaison Linda and Russell Jacques, Artist John Criste, Terra Nova Mary Warrick, Guest III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE Art In Public Places Commission Minutes September 19, 2001 2 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the meeting held on July 18, 2001. Upon Motion by Commissioner Grochau and seconded by Commissioner Roberge, the Minutes of July 18, 2001, were approved by unanimous vote. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION • Artwork by Peter Voulkos for the El Paseo Exhibition was approved by Council at the meeting of July 19, 2001. • The Technology Committee approved the Website as it stood and will go to Council on September 27, 2001. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DESIGN CONCEPT BY ARTIST RUSSELL JACQUES FOR THE MORNINGSTAR BUILDING LOCATED AT 73-733 FRED WARING DRIVE – PRESENTATION BY RUSSELL JACQUES, ARTIST Artist Russell Jacques presented a maquette of the stainless steel artwork for the Morningstar Building which should be installed late November/early December. The title of the piece is Morningstar Overture. It was moved by Commissioner Grochau and seconded by Commissioner Hough to accept the design for the Morningstar Building as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Art In Public Places Commission Minutes September 19, 2001 3 B. PRESENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN COMMUNITY DESIGN, AND ARTS AND CULTURE COMPONENTS AS THEY RELATE TO ART IN PUBLIC PLACES – PRESENTATION BY JOHN CRISTE, TERRA NOVA Councilmember Benson reported that the City began reviewing the General Plan in March. It will be sent out for public comment before it is completed. Mr. Criste of Terra Nova explained that the City’s goals, policies, and programs are in reconsideration with Council’s direction and guidance to establish a very broad general plan that has approximately 20 elements . Mr. Criste circulated the Arts and Culture element of the General Plan to the Commissioners for review. Mr. Criste stated that the Commissioners could develop written comments for his review and incorporate them into the element. Ms. Miller encouraged comments from the Commissioners and would like input by the meeting of October 24, 2001. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMPHITHEATER DOCUMENTARY PROPOSAL AND FEES Ms. Miller stated that the Art In Public Places Commission, Civic Arts and Promotion Committees were invited to review a proposal to document the amphitheater project via video. She referred to the proposal by Rob Mikuriya, who was selected by amphitheater Architect Reuel Young. The cost of the video is estimated to be $272,000. Those Commissioners who attended yesterday’s meeting commented on the presentation. The consensus was to deny the proposal. Comments from Commissioners were that glory was given to the architect not to the amphitheater project; there would be no guarantee the video would be aired on TV. Ms. Halloran-Lewis said that there was concern from the Civic Arts Committee regarding who was asked to review the amphitheater design regarding functional purposes. Councilmember Benson noted that in the formative stages experts in the fields of theater, lighting, and sound were Art In Public Places Commission Minutes September 19, 2001 4 brought in from Los Angles. She added that the City would not invest $2 million in something just because it looks pretty if it would not be functional. It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Broder to deny the request to fund the proposal by Rob Mikuriya for the Civic Center Amphitheater video. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Commissioner Roberge and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg that the City document projects depicting the growth of the City and organize a committee to pursue such documentation. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. ESTABLISH ART IN PUBLIC PLACES GOALS FOR The GENERAL PLAN REVISION (Continued from the meeting of July 18, 2001) Ms. Miller stated that it was the consensus of the Commission at the meeting of July 18, that the Commissioners would review the list of sites that were prioritized in May 2000, with the ideas and suggestions to be included in the agenda packet. It was moved by Commissioner Grochau and seconded by Commissioner Roberge to continue this item to the meeting of October 24, 2001, when the Commissioners would each present a list of seven sites for discussion. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Commissioner Grochau and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg that all Commission Members review the General Plan Arts Element document that was distributed by John Criste of Terra Nova, as well as the maps from the Art In Public Places binders and be prepared with comments at the meeting of October 24, 2001. Motion carried unanimously. B. REVIEW EL PASEO EXHIBITION GUIDELINES, ESTABLISH GOALS, AND DEVELOP A FIVE YEAR PLAN (Continued from the meeting of July 18, 2001) It was moved by Commissioner Broder and seconded by Commissioner Hough to continue the Review of El Paseo Art In Public Places Commission Minutes September 19, 2001 5 Exhibition Guidelines, Establish Goals, and Develop a Five Year Plan to the meeting of November 21, 2001. Motion carried unanimously. IX. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST APPROVAL TO LOAN “CHARGER” BY ARTIST TED GALL TO RESTAURANTS UNLIMITED FOR EXHIBITION PERIOD OCTOBER 15, 2001 TO OCTOBER 15, 2002 Ms. Miller stated that due to the reconstruction on Highway III in front of the Palomino Restaurant, it has been difficult to find a location near the restaurant for the “Charger” during the Peter Voulkos Exhibition. It was suggested that the “Charger” be loaned to the corporate office in Seattle during the Exhibition. It was moved by Commissioner Roberge and seconded by Commissioner Grochau that staff make the decision of where the Charger will be located during the Peter Voulkos Exhibition on El Paseo. X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS 1. Peace Memorial The Peace Memorial is currently under renovation and is near completion. The Peace Memorial rededication ceremony will be held November 10 or 11. 2. Desert Sports Center No report. 3. Monterey Median A timeline has been established; funding paperwork is being reviewed at the federal level. The project is scheduled for Council approval in December. 4. Westfield Shoppingtown Palm Desert No report. Art In Public Places Commission Minutes September 19, 2001 6 5. El Paseo Exhibition Rose and Piero Mussi will be in Palm Desert on Friday to take measurements to build pedestals for the artwork and to assist in curating the Exhibition. 6. Website The Technology Committee approved the Website contract with Sitewire and it will go to Council for approval on September 27. 7. Fred Waring Corridor No report. 8. Atrium No report. 9. Legends Field No report. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Miller reported that the After The Dinosaurs: Ice Age Mammals Exhibition at the Palm Springs Desert Museum is spectacular and encouraged visitation. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS • COMMISSION REQUEST FOR ACTION None • COMMISSION REPORTS None • LIAISON REPORTS 1. CIVIC ARTS COMMITTEE – Sloane Halloran-Lewis * The concept to pursue Xtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico as a potential sister city was approved. Art In Public Places Commission Minutes September 19, 2001 7 * Reviewed the Sister City Gisborne Transpacific Golf Tournament to be played at Desert Willow on New Year’s Eve. Seeking sponsors for 18 holes. * It was the consensus of the Committee to not change the name of the Peace Memorial. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION – Sonia Campbell * Starbucks will be located at San Pablo and El Paseo. * Two medical buildings were approved; one on Parkview and one on Village Center (near Embassy Suites). XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Debbie L. Thompson Recording Secretary