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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-10 CAC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (Virtual Zoom Meeting) I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Myrland convened the meeting at 9:03 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Carol Adney Maureen Boren Sonia Campbell Donna Jean Darby Liz Hauer Lesley Miller Susan Myrland Also Present Amy Lawrence, Management Analyst Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Councilmember Karina Quintanilla Lindsay Holt, Planning Commission Liaison John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Liaison Thomas Soule, Tourism and Marketing Manager Judy Chicago, Artist (Smoke Installation project at Desert Willow) Sarah Diver Frank Jones, Palm Springs Life Julia O Jordan Schnitzer Emily Lou Thomas, Migrating Mural Project Donald Woodman (Smoke Installation project at Desert Willow) Art in Public Places Minutes March 10, 2021 2 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held on February 10, 2021. Chairperson Myrland noted that on Page 4, the first motion stated that Commissioner Miller moved and seconded the motion. Staff will review that item and correct the motion in the minutes. Commissioner Boren moved to approve the Minutes of February 10, 2021 meeting as corrected (noted above). Motion was seconded by Commissioner Campbell and carried 7-0-0 with Adney, Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hauer, Miller, and Myrland voting AYE. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION – Karina Quintanilla Councilmember Quintanilla stated that she updates the City Council on the upcoming public art projects. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT – Lindsay Holt Ms. Holt reported that the Planning Commission approved the demolition of Pizza Hut located at Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive. A new building that can accommodate four separate tenants with a mix of restaurants and commercial space will occupy that location. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT – John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported the following from the recent ARC meetings. Had a submittal for a remodel addition to One El Paseo located on Highway 111 on the east end of El Paseo. H3K Design will create a showroom in that building. Art in Public Places Minutes March 10, 2021 3 A submittal for a two story, four-unit apartment complex on Abronia Trail (east of Portola) was continued with comments. A submittal for Desert Luxury Apartments that includes 48 units on Shepherd Lane in north Palm Desert west of Portola was continued with comments. A remodel for Leeds & Son on El Paseo was approved. PRESENTATIONS CONSERVATION EDUCATION ART PROJECT (MIGRATING MURAL) – Presentation by Emily Lou Thomas Ms. Thomas introduced herself. She is the Assistant Conservation Scientist at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. She proposed the possibility of creating a monarch butterfly mural in Palm Desert to include an educational aspect. The western population of monarch butterflies is declining due to climate change and the use of pesticides. Upon question by Chairperson Myrland, Ms. Thomas responded that she does not have a location in mind for placement of a monarch butterfly mural. It was the concurrence of the Commission to have staff move forward with the possibility of establishing a proposal for the mural. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ARTIST JUDY CHICAGO’S SMOKE INSTALLATION AT DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT ON APRIL 9, 2021 Chairperson Myrland excused herself from the meeting and abstained from the discussion and vote for this item. Vice Chairperson Hauer conducted the meeting during the discussion and voting of this item. Ms. Lawrence introduced Tourism and Marketing Manager, Thomas Soule. Mr. Soule stated that an exhibit by Judy Chicago under the umbrella of Desert X that will be Art in Public Places Minutes March 10, 2021 4 administered by Palm Springs Life is being considered. The location for this exhibit is being proposed at an undeveloped pad (City owned) at Desert Willow Golf Resort. There is no request for funding for this project. Mr. Soule introduced Frank Jones, publisher of Palm Springs Life who has been asked to manage this event under the auspicious of Desert X. He gave an overview of the project including educational aspects and actual event execution. He introduced Donald Woodman and Judy Chicago. Ms. Chicago gave an overview of her smoke sculptures to the Commission. Commissioner Darby moved to approve artist Judy Chicago’s smoke installation at Desert Willow Golf Resort on April 9, 2021. Motion was second by Commissioner Adney and carried 5-1-1 with Adney, Boren, Darby, Hauer, and Miller voting AYE, Commissioner Myrland ABSTAINING, and Commissioner Campbell ABSENT during the vote. Chairperson Myrland returned to the meeting and resumed as Chair to finish the balance of the agenda items. Commissioner Boren asked why Judy Chicago’s smoke installation was not included in the presentation from Desert X. Ms. Lawrence stated that it may not have been ready for consideration when the other sites were presented to the Commission. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. 2021/2022 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition Ms. Lawrence reported that staff received a proposal from Palm Springs Life magazine for digital promotion of the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition that includes eight, one minute episodes. One episode introduces the Exhibition and the other seven are onsite interviews with the local artists. There will be a full write up on the Exhibition as well as each Art in Public Places Minutes March 10, 2021 5 featured artist. The monthly stories will be featured on Palm Springs Life Arts and Entertainment landing page, its monthly newsletter, El Paseo’s monthly newsletter, and City and Palm Springs Life social media platforms. B. Documentary Film Series Ms. Lawrence reported that the Radiant Child screened virtually last month. There was an amazing discussion between the film curator for UCR ARTS, Nicoli Mazlov and graffiti artist Tyson Knight. The Lost Surrealist will screen virtually on March 11 with a virtual discussion between Deborah Glickman and Melanie Cameron from Gallery Wendy Norris in San Francisco. C. Traffic Signal Cabinet Beautification Project Ms. Lawrence reported that staff has the contract from the vinyl wrap company. Two of the three artists have fully executed MOUs. The project should be completed by late March/early April. Commissioner Boren asked about the artwork on the traffic signal cabinet on Cook Street and Fred Waring Drive that was damaged. Ms. Lawrence responded that John Cuevas is the artist who painted the artwork on the cabinet that was damaged. Currently he has been busy working on the Unite Palm Desert campaign murals. She will work with the artist and bring back something to the Commission for review. D. San Pablo Roundabout Call for Entries Ms. Lawrence reported that to-date she has received 52 applications for the San Pablo roundabout sculpture. March 15 is the entry deadline. She will schedule a meeting with the Commission to review the applications via jury process in CAFÉ. Once the proposals are narrowed down the City’s traffic engineer will review those proposals. Final proposals will go to the City Council for review. E. San Pablo Public Art Plan Ms. Lawrence reported that the subcommittee met on February 23. Chairperson Myrland drafted an overview of the plan as well as a possible mission and vision statement for the plan which will be brought back to the subcommittee Art in Public Places Minutes March 10, 2021 6 for review. Once a “full” draft is ready she will schedule a Study Session for all Commissioners to review and have an opportunity for input. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF 1. Desert X Ms. Lawrence reminded the Commission that Desert X runs March 12 through May 16, with two installations in Palm Desert. 2. CVB ArtsGPS app Ms. Lawrence reported that the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau has an app called ArtsGPS that lists all of the City owned public art and can be downloaded to an Apple or Android phone. Staff sent them a list of additional artworks that have been included in the City’s permanent public art collection. 3. Steel Roots Sculpture Ms. Lawrence reminded the Commission that at the last meeting they had inquired about the possibility of retaining Steel Roots for placement at Fred Waring Drive west of San Pascual (its original location). She reached out to Karna at Melissa Morgan Fine Art who stated it is a possibility to loan it back to the City. The other option would be for the City to purchase the sculpture. The original price is $320,000 but they would discount it to $230,000. If it was returned as a loan the City would provide signage stating it is on loan from Melissa Morgan Fine Art. 4. Recycle Sculpture Ms. Lawrence stated that Recycle was a community project in conjunction with the City’s Recycling program in 2006/2007. The sculpture was originally placed in front of City Hall where Danseur is currently. The Commission inquired about moving the sculpture Art in Public Places Minutes March 10, 2021 7 to a different location but another sculpture needs to be considered for placement before moving it. 5. Danseur Sculpture Ms. Lawrence reported that Danseur was selected by the Community for purchase from the 2007/2008 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition. It was previously located on the corner of Monterey Avenue and Highway 111 in front of Wells Fargo where Ascension is currently. A vehicle crashed into Danseur at that location, so it was repaired and moved in front of City Hall. It was mentioned that the scale of Danseur is not large enough for drivers to see; however, for a passerby walking on the sidewalk the scale of the sculpture is appropriate for that location. 6. Survey Tool Report Ms. Lawrence reported that the City’s IT Manager will attend the next AIPP meeting to give a report on the City’s tool and how it can be used for community input. B. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Boren noted that there is no signage at the sculpture located at Monterey Avenue at Desert Gateway center near Wal-Mart. Can that be addressed? She also stated that there is no signage at Desert Dessert. Staff confirmed that the sculpture does include signage. Commissioner Campbell inquired about the traffic signal cabinet on the northeast corner of Portola and Highway 111 and if it can it be considered in the future to include artwork. Staff will review that location with the Public Works department. Art in Public Places Minutes March 10, 2021 8 XII. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Myrland adjourned the meeting at 11:13 a.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________________ DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY