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Home My WebLink About2022-04-13 CAC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, April 13, 2022 (Virtual Zoom Meeting) I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Hauer convened the meeting at 9:06 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Maureen Boren, Chair (joined at 9:15 a.m.) Louise Harding Liz Hauer, Vice Chair Carol Adney Lori Flint Louisa Higgins Also Present Andy Firestine, Assistant City Manager Amy Lawrence, Special Programs Manager Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Debra Alleyne, Management Analyst Karina Quintanilla, Councilmember Lindsay Holt, Planning Commission Liaison John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Liaison Keith Blum, Artist III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Lawrence introduced Andy Firestine, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works, and announced that the Special Programs Department which includes Public Art and Environmental Programs had been transferred to the Public Works Department. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cultural Arts Committee Minutes April 13, 2022 2 A. Approve the Minutes of the regular Cultural Arts Committee meeting held on March 9, and the Special Meeting of March 16, 2022. Recording Secretary Thompson noted that Chair Boren had asked that the Minutes of March 9, 2022, reflect that a moment of silence was observed in memory of long time Committee Member Donna Jean Darby. Member Higgins moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Cultural Arts Committee meeting held on February 9, as corrected, and the Special Meeting of March 16, 2022. Motion was seconded by Member Flint and carried 4-0-2 with Adney, Flint, Hauer, and Higgins voting AYE with Harding ABSENT and Boren ABSENT during the vote. V. PRESENTATIONS None VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION – Karina Quintanilla No report. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT – Lindsay Holt Ms. Holt reported that the Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of a 330-unit apartment complex on a 15-acre vacant lot located at Gerald Ford Drive and Technology Drive. It includes 15, three story modern architecturally designed buildings with 66 affordable housing units. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT – John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported the following approvals from the recent Architectural Review Commission (ARC) meetings. Five new residential units including an addition to the existing residential group home located near Deep Canyon and Highway 111; 176-unit multi-family (affordable housing) residential community consisting of two and three story Cultural Arts Committee Minutes April 13, 2022 3 apartment buildings and clubhouse located at Dick Kelly Drive and Gateway Drive; 150-unit multi-family (affordable housing) residential community consisting of eight, three- story apartment buildings and clubhouse near Gerald Ford Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive; and 241-unit multi-family (affordable housing) residential apartment community including ten, three story apartment buildings and clubhouse located at Gerald Ford Drive and Technology Drive. D. LUPINE PLAZA AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT – Liz Hauer Member Hauer announced that the Lupine Plaza Ad Hoc Subcommittee has completed its task in assisting with the proposal; therefore, the Subcommittee has been dissolved. The proposal compiled by City staff, the consulting group, and the Subcommittee will be presented to the City Council at its April 14, 2022, meeting. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. RECOMMEND JOINT SPONSORSHIP WITH ARTIST KEITH BLUM FOR A MURAL INSTALLATION AT THE MCCALLUM THEATRE Ms. Lawrence pulled the funding request portion of the staff report noting that management recommended the McCallum Theatre pay for this project as part of its sponsorship agreement with the City. She stated that the sponsorship agreement included a requirement for the McCallum to work with Public Art staff on an “Instagrammable site” at the Theatre. As such, she indicated that she would only be requesting feedback on the proposed mural project to convey to the McCallum. Ms. Lawrence presented an image of artist Keith Blum’s proposal who was present for questions and comments. Committee Members commented that the age of the celebrities in the proposed mural was geared toward a more mature audience. The Committee additionally suggested that the artist include a younger celebrity or performer to attract a younger audience, include Fred Waring, reduce the amount Cultural Arts Committee Minutes April 13, 2022 4 of celebrities as it is too busy and ensure the names of celebrities are visible for identification. Ms. Lawrence stated that she will forward the Committee’s comments to the McCallum Theatre. No action was required on this item due to public art funds not being utilized for this project. B. RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DEACCESSION OF THE DESERT FLOWER AND DESERT STAR SCULPTURES Ms. Lawrence referred to the staff report that was included in the agenda packet. Due to the unsafe nature of the sculptures, the cost to evaluate, repair, and re-install the artwork, and the fact that it meets the City’s deaccessioning criteria, staff is recommending that the sculptures be deaccessioned. Upon question by Chair Boren, Ms. Lawrence responded that the sculptures will be disposed of in an appropriate manner, unless staff can find a location to donate the materials for reuse. Member Flint moved to approve to recommend the City Council approve the deaccession of the Desert Flower and Desert Star sculptures. Motion was seconded by Member Hauer and carried 5-0-1 with Adney, Boren, Flint, Hauer, and Higgins voting AYE with Harding ABSENT. C. RECOMMEND EXPENDITURE FOR A BUTTERFLY MURAL TO BE INSTALLED AT UCR PALM DESERT CENTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MAYOR’S MONARCH PLEDGE Ms. Lawrence referred to the staff report that was included in the agenda packet. Ms. Lawrence noted that the installation of the butterfly mural will meet the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and will bring the City, UCR, The Living Desert, and the National Wildlife Federation together to educate the public on the monarch butterfly. Ms. Lawrence presented the proposed mural, by artist John Cuevas, to be placed on the steps within the UCR Palm Desert Campus. Upon question by Member Flint, Ms. Lawrence stated that a clause could be included in the contract stating that the artist would be responsible for minor repairs to the mural within the first couple of years of its placement. Ms. Lawrence added that Cultural Arts Committee Minutes April 13, 2022 5 signage will include a QR code that will direct people to access additional information on monarch butterflies. Member Adney moved to approve the expenditure for a butterfly mural to be installed at UCR Palm Desert Center in conjunction with the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge. Motion was seconded by Member Hauer and carried 5-0-1 with Adney, Boren, Flint, Hauer, and Higgins voting AYE with Harding ABSENT. Ms. Lawrence stated that Mr. Cuevas can begin working on the mural in July. She added that staff will ensure that an article is placed in the BrightSide newsletter making note of when the artist will be onsite to create the mural. Per Committee Members recommendation, Ms. Lawrence agreed to look at holding a dedication event for the mural. IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE SAN PABLO PUBLIC ART DEVELOPMENT PLAN Ms. Alleyne noted that a subcommittee was formed to create the San Pablo Public Art Development Plan. Once the draft plan was complete, the Committee reviewed it in detail at a Study Session and is now ready for adoption by the City Council. Member Hauer moved to approve to recommend that the City Council adopt the San Pablo Public Art Development Plan. Motion was seconded by Member Adney and carried 5-0-1 with Adney, Boren, Flint, Hauer, and Higgins voting AYE with Harding ABSENT. X. OLD BUSINESS NONE XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF 1. Status Report Memo - Documentary Film Series - Flyte Removal Cultural Arts Committee Minutes April 13, 2022 6 - Holocaust Memorial Ms. Lawrence referred to the Status Report Memo that was included in the agenda packet and asked if there were any questions regarding the items in the report. Ms. Lawrence stated that a San Pablo property owner is interested in having a mural placed on the wall where his business is located. B. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Member Adney stated that when the Committee reviews the current El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition for possible purchase of one of the sculptures, she would like something more dynamic to be considered for purchase. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Boren adjourned the meeting at 10:22 a.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________________ DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY