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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-10 CAC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, November 10, 2021 (Virtual Zoom Meeting) I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Myrland convened the meeting at 9:04 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Susan Myrland, Chair Louisa Higgins Liz Hauer, Vice Chair Carol Adney Maureen Boren Donna Jean Darby Lori Flint Louise Harding (Alternate) Also Present Martin Alvarez, Development Services Director Amy Lawrence, Special Programs Manager Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Karina Quintanilla, Councilmember Lindsay Holt, Planning Commission Liaison John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Liaison Lucia Grossberger Morales, Artist for Augmented Reality Mural III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes of the regular Art in Public Places Commission meeting held on October 13, 2021. Cultural Arts Committee Minutes November 10, 2021 2 Member Hauer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Art in Public Places Commission meeting held on October 13, 2021, as presented. Motion was seconded by Chair Myrland and carried 4-1-2 with Adney, Flint, Hauer, and Myrland voting AYE, Boren ABSTAINING, and Higgins ABSENT and Darby ABSENT during the vote. V. PRESENTATIONS NONE VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION – Karina Quintanilla Councilmember Quintanilla noted that the process for the community to be involved in the voting of the two sculptures for the San Pablo Roundabout project via Engage Palm Desert was successful. Upon question by Member Darby, Councilmember Quintanilla will inquire about the change of the name of the Committee from Cultural Arts Committee to Cultural Arts Commission. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT – Lindsay Holt Ms. Holt reported that a public hearing was held regarding a duplex. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT – John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported the following actions from the recent ARC meetings. Staybridge Suites Hotel is proposing a four-story hotel on Technology Drive near Cook Street. The Commission provided preliminary feedback. An awning for J’s Deli (new restaurant) was approved. An affordable housing project on Gerald Ford and Technology Drive for a 241-unit project came in for preliminary feedback from the Commission. Cultural Arts Committee Minutes November 10, 2021 3 The façade for Martello Jewelers on El Paseo was approved. D. LUPINE LANE AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT – Liz Hauer Mr. Alvarez noted that the City has signed a contract with MIG regarding Lupine Lane. Staff will contact the subcommittee members today to inform them of the future meeting schedule. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH ROMO STUDIOS, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000 FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BRONZE BOY OF FOR OUR FREEDOM LOCATED AT FREEDOM PARK Ms. Lawrence referred to the staff report that was included in the agenda packet to approve a contract with Romo Studios, LLC, to create a replacement of the bronze statue of the boy for For Our Freedom located in Freedom Park. The estimated cost to replace the sculpture will be between $175,000 and $189,000 depending on the time of contract due to an increase and availability of materials and shipping costs. The City received a check in the amount of $165,000 from the insurance company for the stolen sculpture. The difference between the insurance check and the contract amount is approximately $25,000. There was concern from the Committee members of the possibility of the sculpture being stolen again. The City is looking into installing security cameras in the City’s various parks but Civic Center Park is priority. Upon question by Chair Myrland, staff will contact the artists in regard to using a different medium to fabricate the boy. Chair Myrland moved to continue the approval of entering into a contract with Romo Studios, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $190,000 for replacement of the bronze boy of For Our Freedom at Freedom Park to the December 8, 2021 meeting. Motion was seconded by Member Hauer and carried Cultural Arts Committee Minutes November 10, 2021 4 6-0-1 with Adney, Boren, Darby, Flint, Hauer, and Myrland voting AYE with Higgins ABSENT. B. RECOMMEND SPONSORSHIP WITH ARTIST LUCIA GROSSBERGER MORALES FOR TEMPORARY AUGMENTED REALITY MURAL TO BE INSTALLED ON EL PASEO AND SAN PABLO Ms. Lawrence stated that since the mailing of the agenda packet that included the staff report regarding the sponsorship with artist Lucia Grossberger Morales for a temporary augmented reality mural to be installed on El Paseo and San Pablo, the artist is proposing a different design for the artwork. Ms. Lawrence explained that the location of the building (located in El Paseo Village) that includes the window space for the rain mural is not conducive for the originally proposed 8’ X 10’ banner as there are window panes on the window that would hinder the image. Therefore, the artist is proposing a 7.5’ X 19’ banner that includes three separate augmented reality murals. The three designs would fit individually within the window panes. To interact with the mural, one would upload an app to their cell phone, hold the phone up to the mural, and the design appears to be moving. The Gardens on El Paseo will install the mural on the outside of the store front window. There was discussion from the Committee members regarding the possibility of the mural being graffitied and asked about the mural being placed inside of the building against the window. Ms. Morales stated that she would consider that option but she is concerned that the glass would create a glare on the mural. Member Adney moved to sponsor the Augmented Reality mural of the proposed images presented at today’s meeting with the mural placed behind the glass. Motion was seconded by Member Boren and carried 5-1-1 with Adney, Boren, Flint, Hauer, and Myrland voting AYE, Darby voting NO, with Higgins ABSENT. IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE X. OLD BUSINESS Cultural Arts Committee Minutes November 10, 2021 5 A. REVIEW UPDATED RENDERING OF HAZY PALMS BY JOHN CUEVAS FOR THE LA QUINTA BREWING COMPANY’S PUBLIC ART COMPONENT Ms. Lawrence stated that staff met with Tina Stokes, owner of La Quinta Brewery, and artist John Cuevas to relay the concerns of the Committee regarding the proposed final mural. Ms. Lawrence presented the revised proposal of Hazy Palms that was submitted by John Cuevas. Changes include desert flora and fauna, the Wave House, and the female in the forefront. The artist agreed not to deviate from the revised rendering that was presented at today’s meeting. Member Darby moved to approve the changes made by artist John Cuevas and proceed with completing the project with the revisions presented at today’s meeting. Motion was seconded by Member Boren and carried 5-1-1 with Adney, Boren, Darby, Flint, and Myrland voting AYE, Hauer voting NO, and Higgins ABSENT. Ms. Morales (artist for the Augmented Reality mural) noted that she just placed the artwork behind the glass and it will not work. Member Adney moved to amend the motion to recommend that the City sponsor the Augmented Reality project, as presented, on the outside of the glass. Motion was seconded by Member Hauer. Chair Myrland noted that the discussion of Hazy Palms has concluded, and at this time the discussion of the Augmented Reality mural is being reopened to call for a revised motion and vote. Ms. Lawrence directed the Recording Secretary to note that later in the meeting the Committee amended the motion and vote to approve the Augmented Reality mural as presented after additional information was presented by the artist. Upon question by the Recording Secretary, Ms. Lawrence responded that the first motion is now void. At this time a new vote was taken and a motion was restated. Member Adney moved to sponsor the Augmented Reality mural, as amended, on the outside of the glass. Motion Cultural Arts Committee Minutes November 10, 2021 6 was seconded by Member Boren and carried 4-2-1 with Adney, Boren, Flint, Hauer voting AYE, Darby and Myrland voting NO, and Higgins ABSENT. For the record, the motion and vote were changed from the original motion and vote. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF 1. Status Report Memo - Resident Feedback on San Pablo and San Gorgonio Roundabout - Palm Desert Public Art Film Series - Traffic Signal Cabinets - Results on Poll from Artists on Term of Exhibition 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. Chair Myrland thanked staff for the process of the voting for the San Pablo Roundabout project and how well the Engage Palm Desert process worked. Upon question by Chair Myrland, Ms. Lawrence responded that if an artwork is damaged, the original artist is contacted first to have the opportunity to repair or replace the damaged artwork. Ms. Lawrence noted that the films for the Palm Desert Public Art Film Series are scheduled January through April on the third Thursday of the month (at UCR) and will be screened outdoors. B. COMMITTEE REPORTS Member Boren commented on the opening at the Galen of the Artists Council, and is pleased that they are representing the Palm Desert facility. Member Adney noted that the name of the Committee, Cultural Arts Committee, sounds redundant, and suggested Cultural Affairs Commission or Public Art Commission. Ms. Cultural Arts Committee Minutes November 10, 2021 7 Lawrence stated that other cities do have a Cultural Arts Committee. Chair Myrland made note of Judy Chicago’s press coverage. The December agenda will include voting of Chair and Vice Chair, and discussion of the draft plan for San Pablo north of Highway 111. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Myrland adjourned the meeting at 10:54 a.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________________ DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY