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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-08 CAC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF PALM DESERT CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, December 8, 2021 (Virtual Zoom Meeting) I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Myrland convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Susan Myrland, Chair Donna Jean Darby Liz Hauer, Vice Chair Louisa Higgins Carol Adney Maureen Boren 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 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes of the regular Cultural Arts Committee meeting held on November 10, 2021. Member Boren moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Cultural Arts Committee meeting held on November 10, 2021, as presented. Motion was seconded by Member Adney Cultural Arts Committee Minutes December 8, 2021 2 and carried 5-0-2 with Adney, Boren, Flint, Hauer, and Myrland voting AYE, with Darby and Higgins ABSENT. V. PRESENTATIONS NONE VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION – Karina Quintanilla Councilmember Quintanilla stated that she relayed the discussion by the Committee regarding the request to change the name of the Cultural Arts Committee to Cultural Arts Commission to the City Council. Mayor Kelly responded that it would be reviewed and considered. Councilmember Quintanilla thanked the Committee members for their hard work and wished everyone Happy Holidays. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT – Lindsay Holt No report. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT – John Vuksic No report. D. LUPINE LANE AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT – Liz Hauer Vice Chair Hauer reported that the Lupine Lane Subcommittee met with the managers from MIG. Subcommittee members include Mayor Pro Tem Harnik, Councilmember Nestande, artist Robin Brailsford (consultant for MIG), a representative from each commission/committee, and City staff. The Subcommittee reviewed the proposals that MIG presented as their submission. A community workshop was held at Lupine Plaza on December 3, that included feedback from the community on the proposals. The concept design should be completed by the end of January and a proposal will go to the City Council early March. Cultural Arts Committee Minutes December 8, 2021 3 The temporary, outside dining area was removed due to issues with the homeless, garbage, etc. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR A SIX (6) MONTH TERM FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 Ms. Lawrence noted that due to Chair Myrland’s resignation as Chair, staff is only requesting the election of Chair at this time; not Vice Chair. Committee Member Boren was elected and will serve as Chair from January 1 through June 30, 2022. In the future the term for Chair and Vice Chair will serve in the fiscal year. Member Flint moved to elect Committee Member Boren to serve as Chair from January 1 through June 30, 2022. Motion was seconded by Member Adney and carried 5-0-2 with Adney, Boren, Flint, Hauer, and Myrland voting AYE with Darby and Higgins ABSENT. IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION ON LOCATIONS AND BUDGET FOR ARTWORK AS PART OF THE SAN PABLO PHASE 2 RENOVATION PROJECT (Continued from the September 8, 2021 meeting.) Ms. Lawrence reminded the Committee that this item was continued from September 8, 2021 with direction that staff come back with a budget for artwork for San Pablo Phase 2. The Committee had discussed the possibility of placing the artist who was the runner up for the San Pablo roundabout project) from the outcome of the votes from Engage Palm Desert to be placed in the roundabout at San Pablo and COD (Dueling Palms by Kyle Absolom). The budget for the sculpture is $125,000 with $75,000 for prepping of the site and installation costs. If the prepping and installation costs are under $75,000, the remainder of the funds would allow the opportunity for smaller projects in the area. Cultural Arts Committee Minutes December 8, 2021 4 Ms. Lawrence reported that the developer fee has been capped at $50,000.00. Member Hauer moved to direct staff to move forward with looking into the purchase of Dueling Palms by Kyle Absolom for the roundabout on San Pablo and COD. Motion was seconded by Member Boren and carried 5-0-2 with Adney, Boren, Flint, Hauer, and Myrland voting AYE with Darby and Higgins ABSENT. B. 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 (Continued from the November 10, 2021 meeting.) Ms. Lawrence reported that staff contacted the artist regarding the possibility of using an alternative material to replace the boy, instead of bronze, to alleviate the potential theft of the sculpture. The artist stated that if an alternative material was used it would jeopardize the integrity of the overall sculpture. Ms. Lawrence referred to the staff report that was included in the agenda packet. Another preventive measure was to possibly partially fill the sculpture with bronze. However, using extra bronze would increase the original quote by 40 – 50 percent. The artist did propose to place a rod inside of the sculpture up to the boy’s waist as a preventative measure from theft. Staff recommends moving forward with the contract directing the artist to include the rod as a theft deterrent. Security cameras will eventually be installed at the City’s parks with Civic Center Park being the priority. Once the cameras are installed, signage will be placed noting that the sculpture is under surveillance. Member Boren moved to approve the 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. Motion was seconded by Member Hauer and carried 5-0-2 with Adney, Boren, Flint, Hauer, and Myrland voting AYE with Darby and Higgins ABSENT. Cultural Arts Committee Minutes December 8, 2021 5 X. OLD BUSINESS A. PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION ON THE SAN PABLO PUBLIC ART PLAN Ms. Lawrence referred to the staff report that was included in the agenda packet regarding the San Pablo Public Art Plan. Member Adney moved to move forward with discussion of the San Pablo Public Art Plan. Motion was seconded by Member Flint and carried 5-0-2 with Adney, Boren, Flint, Hauer, and Myrland voting AYE with Darby and Higgins ABSENT. Staff will schedule a study session to discuss the San Pablo Public Art Plan. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF 1. Status Report Memo - Update on Augmented Reality Mural - Traffic Signal Cabinet Beautification Project - Hazy Palms Update - New Public Art Staff 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 reported that after the November 10, 2021 Cultural Arts Committee meeting, artist Lucia Grosssberg Morales revisited the site at the Gardens on El Paseo where the placement of the Augmented Reality Mural was to be located and she felt the location would not be suitable for the mural and, therefore, withdrew the project. Vice Chair Hauer inquired about the replacement of Kites IV by Cat Chiu Phillips that is in the current 2021/2022 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition. She commented that the replacement piece does not look like the original sculpture. The original sculpture had color and the replacement piece is black and white. Unfortunately, the artist did not let staff know she had changed the color of the piece. The artist Cultural Arts Committee Minutes December 8, 2021 6 noted that because the original colors faded she decided to change it to black and white. For future projects staff will ensure that if a sculpture is being replaced the artist will not deviate from the original proposal in any way. Ms. Lawrence noted that the Hazy Palms mural at La Quinta Brewing Company should be completed mid-January. Ms. Lawrence stated that the new public art staff member will be involved with all aspects of the public art program (El Paseo Sculpture Exhibitions, liaison to Cultural Arts Committee, etc.). B. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS Member Adney made note of projection mapping and VJing that are murals on a wall that activates movement at night. She is interested in considering this type of project in Palm Desert. Member Flint has been experiencing new video mapping artists and photo mural artists in Los Angeles. Chair Myrland mentioned a project that took place in Toronto where images were projected of people telling stories of past events. Councilmember Quintanilla noted that it is the City’s 50th anniversary in 2023. A project similar to that could be a great way to incorporate the past and present Palm Desert. Vice Chair Hauer thanked Chair Myrland for her leadership. Chair Myrland announced her resignation from the Cultural Arts Committee. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Myrland adjourned the meeting at 10:26 a.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________________ DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY